Best Ford Mustang Coupe 289 Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Mustang Coupe 289 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 243 verified sales, the 1966 is the most affordable at $19,200 and trades most often (106 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 9.7 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 1, 2026. Methodology
Ford Mustang Coupe 289 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Mustang Coupe 289 | $25,141 | 9.7× | 23 | — |
| 1967 Mustang Coupe 289 | $20,214 | 8.2× | 38 | 1 |
| 1966 Mustang Coupe 289 | $19,200 | 8× | 106 | 2 |
| 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 | $21,039 | 8.9× | 76 | 1 |
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.
Which Mustang Coupe 289 year is appreciating?
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Best Ford Mustang Coupe 289 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Mustang Coupe 289 year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Mustang Coupe 289 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 243 verified sales, the 1966 is the most affordable at $19,200 and trades most often (106 verified sales). The 1968 has held its value best, now worth 9.7 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 Coupe 289 year is the cheapest?
The 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 289 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $19,200. The most valuable is the 1968, at $25,141.
Which Ford Mustang Coupe 289 year holds its value best?
The 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe 289 is now worth 9.7 times its original MSRP of $2,602, 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 Coupe 289 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Mustang Coupe 289 is worth from $19,200 to $25,141 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 Coupe 289 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.