1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has a current market value of $33,425 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 100 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2005 between $20,350 and $32,450. Based on US sales through May 9, 2026. 8 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $32,500 to $59,999. The median sale price has held roughly flat over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 100 verified auction sales for the 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1, latest sale May 9, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Price History
The median 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sold for $30,250 in 2026, against $21,721 in 2005. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,250 | 7 |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $31,350 | 12 |
| 2023 | $37,400 | 6 |
| 2022 | $35,100 | 12 |
| 2020 | $23,650 | 3 |
| 2019 | $26,400 | 7 |
| 2018 | $22,000 | 9 |
| 2017 | $21,450 | 7 |
| 2015 | $17,600 | 3 |
| 2014 | $29,400 | 3 |
| 2013 | $22,000 | 8 |
| 2012 | $19,525 | 6 |
| 2011 | $22,000 | 3 |
| 2005 | $21,721 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | $37,400 | 9,926 mi | Automatic |
| May 9, 2026 | $33,000 | 9,515 mi | Automatic |
| May 8, 2026 | $26,829 | 98,217 mi | Manual |
| Mar 18, 2026 | $30,250 | 9,926 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 17, 2026 | $62,700 | 15,263 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $26,950 | 61,938 mi | Manual |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $22,000 | 21,780 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $49,500 | 91,201 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $31,900 | 83,061 mi | — |
| Jan 12, 2025 | $33,000 | 21,866 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $28,600 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $31,900 | 3,781 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $40,700 | 52,345 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $36,850 | 3,358 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $46,200 | — | Automatic |
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Ford Mustang Mach 1 by Year
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How much is a 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 worth?
A 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is worth approximately $33,425 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 100 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 9, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,350 and $32,450; the full verified range is $11,275 to $62,700. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 cost new?
The 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 carried an original MSRP of $3,053. Verified examples now trade around $33,425.
How much has the 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is worth about 995% more than its original MSRP of $3,053, with verified examples now trading around $33,425. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 100 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sales in total.
Are 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 sale price has held roughly flat over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1?
DriveIndex lists 3 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for sale, priced from $32,500 to $59,999 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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