1988 Ford Mustang Saleen Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen has a current market value of $38,892 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2013 between $23,500 and $43,000. Based on US sales through Sep 27, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 43.3% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen, latest sale Sep 27, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen sold for $33,250 in 2024, against $32,250 in 2022. 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 | $33,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | $39,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $32,250 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | $35,750 | 88,000 mi | — |
| Jan 25, 2026 | $48,400 | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $48,000 | 71,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $22,000 | 70,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $23,500 | 51,700 mi | Manual |
| Jul 24, 2024 | $44,500 | 98,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $43,000 | 86,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $39,000 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $28,000 | 15,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $39,251 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 16, 2022 | $32,250 | 80,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $29,750 | 45,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 21, 2022 | $37,500 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $62,569 | 12,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 28, 2020 | $23,000 | 23,000 mi | — |
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1988 Ford Mustang Saleen: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen worth?
A 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen is worth approximately $38,892 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 27, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $23,500 and $43,000; the full verified range is $11,550 to $62,569. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen cost new?
The 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen carried an original MSRP of $22,500. Verified examples now trade around $38,892.
How much has the 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen is worth about 73% more than its original MSRP of $22,500, with verified examples now trading around $38,892. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen sales in total.
Are 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen sale price is up 43.3% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. 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.
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