Best Ford Mustang GT Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Mustang GT Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 203 verified sales, the 1986 is the most affordable at $13,290. The 1966 trades most often (49 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 24 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 19, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 7 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ford Mustang GT Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mustang GT Convertible | $27,750 | 83% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 2016 Mustang GT Convertible | $55,530 | 171% | 6 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 2014 Mustang GT Convertible | $28,775 | — | 2 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2012 Mustang GT Convertible | $33,385 | — | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 Mustang GT Convertible | $27,100 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2010 Mustang GT Convertible | $33,867 | 112% | 3 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 2009 Mustang GT Convertible | $25,457 | — | 2 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 2008 Mustang GT Convertible | $29,883 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2007 Mustang GT Convertible | $23,650 | 78% | 7 · too few to rank | 37 |
| 2006 Mustang GT Convertible | $17,840 | 60% | 16 | 34 |
| 2005 Mustang GT Convertible | $19,931 | 69% | 12 | 9 |
| 2004 Mustang GT Convertible | $16,449 | 63% | 12 | 16 |
| 2002 Mustang GT Convertible | $17,802 | 69% | 8 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 2001 Mustang GT Convertible | $17,063 | 67% | 8 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 1999 Mustang GT Convertible | $16,585 | 69% | 3 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 1998 Mustang GT Convertible | $22,850 | 101% | 2 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1997 Mustang GT Convertible | $13,750 | 61% | 1 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1996 Mustang GT Convertible | $11,505 | 96% | 3 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1995 Mustang GT Convertible | $12,444 | 55% | 6 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 1994 Mustang GT Convertible | $17,665 | 80% | 12 | 10 |
| 1993 Mustang GT Convertible | $21,185 | 99% | 15 | 3 |
| 1992 Mustang GT Convertible | $28,050 | 130% | 2 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1991 Mustang GT Convertible | $26,648 | — | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1986 Mustang GT Convertible | $13,290 | 92% | 16 | — |
| 1968 Mustang GT Convertible | $39,600 | 13× | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1966 Mustang GT Convertible | $65,360 | 24× | 49 | 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.
Which Mustang GT Convertible year is appreciating right now?
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Best Ford Mustang GT Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Mustang GT Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Mustang GT Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 203 verified sales, the 1986 is the most affordable at $13,290. The 1966 trades most often (49 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 24 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 GT Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,290. The most valuable is the 1966, at $65,360.
Which Ford Mustang GT Convertible year holds its value best?
The 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is now worth 24 times its original MSRP of $2,772, 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 GT Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Mustang GT Convertible is worth from $13,290 to $65,360 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 GT 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.