1979 Ford Bronco Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Ford Bronco has a current market value of $44,055 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 68 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2014 between $24,200 and $53,900. Based on US sales through Sep 25, 2026. 7 have sold in the past 12 months, and 12 are listed for sale from $22,895 to $169,900. The median sale price is up 13.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 68 verified auction sales for the 1979 Ford Bronco, latest sale Sep 25, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 13, 2026
1979 Ford Bronco Price History
The median 1979 Ford Bronco sold for $48,400 in 2026, against $18,425 in 2018. 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 | $48,400 | 6 |
| 2025 | $41,800 | 9 |
| 2024 | $40,150 | 6 |
| 2023 | $45,925 | 8 |
| 2022 | $38,250 | 13 |
| 2021 | $41,800 | 5 |
| 2020 | $40,975 | 8 |
| 2019 | $22,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | $18,425 | 4 |
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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | $49,500 | 3,118 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $36,300 | — | Manual |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $17,600 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $47,300 | 36,770 mi | Automatic |
| May 9, 2026 | $57,200 | 2,201 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $55,000 | 41,945 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $14,000 | 28,100 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2025 | $41,800 | 61,731 mi | Automatic |
| May 13, 2025 | $27,500 | 70,686 mi | Manual |
| May 9, 2025 | $20,900 | 1,141 mi | Manual |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $68,200 | 66,468 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $132,000 | 5 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $38,500 | 7,939 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 25, 2025 | $60,500 | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2025 | $187,000 | 3,330 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1979 Ford Bronco worth?
A 1979 Ford Bronco is worth approximately $44,055 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 68 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 25, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $24,200 and $53,900; the full verified range is $12,100 to $187,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Ford Bronco cost new?
The 1979 Ford Bronco carried an original MSRP of $7,500. Verified examples now trade around $44,055.
How much has the 1979 Ford Bronco depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Ford Bronco is worth about 487% more than its original MSRP of $7,500, with verified examples now trading around $44,055. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Ford Bronco sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 68 1979 Ford Bronco sales in total.
Are 1979 Ford Bronco sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Ford Bronco sale price is up 13.2% 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.
Where can I buy a 1979 Ford Bronco?
DriveIndex lists 12 1979 Ford Bronco for sale, priced from $22,895 to $169,900 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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