1972 Ford Mustang Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible has a current market value of $31,472 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 79 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $17,000 and $28,050. Based on US sales through Sep 10, 2026. 7 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 8.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 79 verified auction sales for the 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible, latest sale Sep 10, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible sold for $25,850 in 2026, against $16,500 in 2012. 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 | $25,850 | 6 |
| 2025 | $25,950 | 6 |
| 2024 | $26,400 | 4 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $29,150 | 8 |
| 2021 | $19,250 | 5 |
| 2019 | $18,675 | 6 |
| 2018 | $18,700 | 3 |
| 2017 | $16,500 | 5 |
| 2016 | $17,875 | 4 |
| 2015 | $15,950 | 7 |
| 2014 | $25,300 | 5 |
| 2013 | $27,500 | 4 |
| 2012 | $16,500 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $32,450 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $24,200 | 56,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $27,500 | 95,921 mi | Automatic |
| May 11, 2026 | $17,000 | 3,000 mi | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $35,200 | 17,653 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $17,050 | 55,932 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 11, 2025 | $15,248 | 300 mi | Manual |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $50,600 | 9,237 mi | Manual |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $30,800 | 48,351 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2025 | $26,400 | 86,526 mi | Automatic |
| May 3, 2025 | $25,500 | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2025 | $24,200 | 52,578 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $25,300 | 92,295 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $11,503 | 37,472 mi | Manual |
| Mar 6, 2024 | $31,900 | 43,836 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible worth?
A 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible is worth approximately $31,472 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 79 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 10, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,000 and $28,050; the full verified range is $11,275 to $50,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible cost new?
The 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible carried an original MSRP of $3,015. Verified examples now trade around $31,472.
How much has the 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible is worth about 944% more than its original MSRP of $3,015, with verified examples now trading around $31,472. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 79 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible sales in total.
Are 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible sale price is down 8.3% 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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