Best Ford Mustang Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Mustang Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 975 verified sales, the 1971 is the most affordable at $19,803. The 1965 trades most often (272 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 22 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 21, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 11 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ford Mustang Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mustang Convertible | $22,410 | — | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2007 Mustang Convertible | $29,927 | 141% | 22 | 2 |
| 2006 Mustang Convertible | $30,999 | — | 8 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 2005 Mustang Convertible | $20,812 | — | 10 | 3 |
| 2004 Mustang Convertible | $39,378 | — | 9 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2003 Mustang Convertible | $40,300 | — | 8 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2002 Mustang Convertible | $22,756 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2001 Mustang Convertible | $12,760 | — | 2 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | $16,720 | 78% | 5 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | $16,687 | — | 8 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 1998 Mustang Convertible | $17,148 | — | 5 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1973 Mustang Convertible | $29,865 | 9.6× | 87 | — |
| 1972 Mustang Convertible | $31,641 | 10× | 30 | — |
| 1971 Mustang Convertible | $19,803 | 6.1× | 23 | — |
| 1970 Mustang Convertible | $28,928 | 9.6× | 26 | — |
| 1969 Mustang Convertible | $41,127 | 15× | 48 | — |
| 1968 Mustang Convertible | $60,749 | 22× | 85 | — |
| 1967 Mustang Convertible | $24,095 | 8.9× | 103 | — |
| 1966 Mustang Convertible | $20,806 | 7.8× | 213 | 1 |
| 1965 Mustang Convertible | $46,925 | 18× | 272 | 1 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Ford Mustang Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Mustang Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Mustang Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 975 verified sales, the 1971 is the most affordable at $19,803. The 1965 trades most often (272 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 22 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ford Mustang Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $19,803. The most valuable is the 1968, at $60,749.
Which Ford Mustang Convertible year holds its value best?
The 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible is now worth 22 times its original MSRP of $2,814, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Ford Mustang Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Mustang Convertible is worth from $19,803 to $60,749 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ford Mustang Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.