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 2,152 verified sales, the 2000 is the most affordable at $10,978. The 1965 trades most often (694 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 17 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 31, 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 | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mustang Convertible | $14,700No comparable sale since Feb 2016 | 54% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2009 Mustang Convertible | $32,423 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2007 Mustang Convertible | $36,117 | 171% | 20 | 3 |
| 2006 Mustang Convertible | $16,054No comparable sale since Apr 2025 | — | 7 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2005 Mustang Convertible | $15,912No comparable sale since Jul 2023 | — | 5 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2004 Mustang Convertible | $22,880 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 2003 Mustang Convertible | $17,022 | — | 9 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 2002 Mustang Convertible | $14,455No sale since Sep 2023 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2000 Mustang Convertible | $10,978 | 51% | 14 | 1 |
| 1999 Mustang Convertible | $12,925No comparable sale since Jan 2012 | — | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1997 Mustang Convertible | $14,300No sale since Jan 2022 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1973 Mustang Convertible | $24,119 | 7.8× | 224 | 1 |
| 1972 Mustang Convertible | $31,481 | 10× | 75 | — |
| 1971 Mustang Convertible | $29,279 | 9.1× | 53 | — |
| 1970 Mustang Convertible | $22,650No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 7.5× | 76 | — |
| 1969 Mustang Convertible | $24,096 | 8.5× | 80 | — |
| 1968 Mustang Convertible | $46,848 | 17× | 147 | — |
| 1967 Mustang Convertible | $28,669 | 11× | 235 | 3 |
| 1966 Mustang Convertible | $25,718 | 9.7× | 497 | 3 |
| 1965 Mustang Convertible | $40,843 | 16× | 694 | 2 |
Value is DriveIndex's market 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 2,152 verified sales, the 2000 is the most affordable at $10,978. The 1965 trades most often (694 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 17 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ford Mustang Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $10,978. The most valuable is the 1968, at $46,848.
Which Ford Mustang Convertible year holds its value best?
The 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible is now worth 17 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 $10,978 to $46,848 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 and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.