1986 Ford Mustang GT Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Ford Mustang GT has a market value of $24,690, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $18,251 and $27,250. No sale since Jul 11, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 4 are listed for sale from $12,500 to $26,910.
Data: DriveIndex. 22 verified auction sales for the 1986 Ford Mustang GT (21 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jul 11, 2025. Methodology
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1986 Ford Mustang GT Specifications
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The 1986 Ford Mustang GT left the factory with 200 hp. It carried an original MSRP of $11,295.
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026
1986 Ford Mustang GT Price History
The median 1986 Ford Mustang GT sold for $27,625 in 2024, against $24,600 in 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,625 | 6 |
| 2023 | $18,251 | 3 |
| 2022 | $21,250 | 4 |
| 2021 | $24,600 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1986 Ford Mustang GT Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | $19,250 | 71,547 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $49,500 | 326 mi | — |
| Dec 7, 2024 | $15,400 | 26,951 mi | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $30,500 | 21,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $23,500 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $24,750 | 14,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 27, 2024 | $31,900 | 14,095 mi | Manual |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $38,500 | 817 mi | Manual |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $36,300 | 472 mi | Manual |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $15,750 | 88,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $18,251 | 400 mi | Manual |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $22,500 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 15, 2022 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| Aug 23, 2022 | $13,000 | 89,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $20,000 | 100,100 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1986 Ford Mustang GT worth?
A 1986 Ford Mustang GT is worth approximately $24,690, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jul 11, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $18,251 and $27,250; the full verified range is $13,000 to $49,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
What are the factory specs of the 1986 Ford Mustang GT?
The 1986 Ford Mustang GT left the factory with 200 hp. It carried an original MSRP of $11,295. These figures are independently verified. DriveIndex never estimates specs.
How much did a 1986 Ford Mustang GT cost new?
The 1986 Ford Mustang GT carried an original MSRP of $11,295. Its DriveIndex market value is $24,690. No sale since Jul 11, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1986 Ford Mustang GT depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1986 Ford Mustang GT is worth about 119% more than its original MSRP of $11,295, with a DriveIndex market value of $24,690. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jul 11, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1986 Ford Mustang GT sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 22 1986 Ford Mustang GT sales at auction.
Are 1986 Ford Mustang GT sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1986 Ford Mustang GT. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1986 Ford Mustang GT?
DriveIndex lists 4 1986 Ford Mustang GT for sale, priced from $12,500 to $26,910 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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