1979 Ford Bronco Custom Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Ford Bronco Custom has a current market value of $37,055 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 37 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $30,000 and $63,800. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. 6 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 22.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 37 verified auction sales for the 1979 Ford Bronco Custom, latest sale Sep 18, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1979 Ford Bronco Custom sold for $45,000 in 2026, against $51,025 in 2023. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,000 | 5 |
| 2025 | $43,900 | 8 |
| 2024 | $39,600 | 9 |
| 2023 | $51,025 | 12 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1979 Ford Bronco Custom Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $36,500 | 77,000 mi | — |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $33,000 | 27,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $45,000 | 36,000 mi | — |
| Jan 25, 2026 | $80,300 | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $121,000 | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $27,500 | 33,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $11,750 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $35,000 | 11,000 mi | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $52,800 | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $110,000 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $60,500 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $62,700 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $25,300 | 10,736 mi | — |
| Oct 5, 2024 | $38,000 | 99,000 mi | — |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $37,500 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
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1979 Ford Bronco Custom: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1979 Ford Bronco Custom worth?
A 1979 Ford Bronco Custom is worth approximately $37,055 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 37 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $30,000 and $63,800; the full verified range is $11,000 to $126,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Ford Bronco Custom cost new?
The 1979 Ford Bronco Custom carried an original MSRP of $7,500. Verified examples now trade around $37,055.
How much has the 1979 Ford Bronco Custom depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Ford Bronco Custom is worth about 394% more than its original MSRP of $7,500, with verified examples now trading around $37,055. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Ford Bronco Custom sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 37 1979 Ford Bronco Custom sales in total.
Are 1979 Ford Bronco Custom sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Ford Bronco Custom sale price is down 22.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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