1970 Ford Mustang Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Ford Mustang has a current market value of $36,587 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 77 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $20,625 and $53,900. Based on US sales through May 15, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 55 are listed for sale from $12,995 to $167,675. The median sale price is down 40% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 77 verified auction sales for the 1970 Ford Mustang (75 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jun 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1970 Ford Mustang Price History
The median 1970 Ford Mustang sold for $35,200 in 2025, against $29,919 in 2011. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,200 | 5 |
| 2024 | $78,750 | 3 |
| 2022 | $28,600 | 8 |
| 2021 | $14,310 | 3 |
| 2020 | $29,700 | 3 |
| 2018 | $31,350 | 4 |
| 2016 | $25,025 | 10 |
| 2015 | $35,750 | 5 |
| 2014 | $46,750 | 6 |
| 2013 | $46,200 | 4 |
| 2012 | $28,950 | 6 |
| 2011 | $29,919 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1970 Ford Mustang Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | $10,000 | 38,000 mi | — |
| May 15, 2026 | $38,500 | 81,201 mi | Manual |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $23,100 | 689 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $38,500 | 81,097 mi | Manual |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $22,000 | 82,081 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $88,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 20, 2025 | $35,200 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $78,750 | 66,079 mi | Manual |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $41,800 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $209,000 | 1,031 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2023 | $12,100 | 39,396 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $19,800 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 9, 2022 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
| May 20, 2022 | $29,700 | — | Automatic |
| May 14, 2022 | $27,500 | — | Automatic |
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How much is a 1970 Ford Mustang worth?
A 1970 Ford Mustang is worth approximately $36,587 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 77 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 15, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $20,625 and $53,900; the full verified range is $10,000 to $209,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Ford Mustang cost new?
The 1970 Ford Mustang carried an original MSRP of $2,721. Verified examples now trade around $36,587.
How much has the 1970 Ford Mustang depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Ford Mustang is worth about 1245% more than its original MSRP of $2,721, with verified examples now trading around $36,587. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Ford Mustang sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 77 1970 Ford Mustang sales in total.
Are 1970 Ford Mustang sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1970 Ford Mustang sale price is down 40% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, 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.
Where can I buy a 1970 Ford Mustang?
DriveIndex lists 55 1970 Ford Mustang for sale, priced from $12,995 to $167,675 (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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