1971 Ford Mustang Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Ford Mustang has a current market value of $14,315 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 50 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2006 between $13,200 and $20,900. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 16 are listed for sale, asking $12,900 to $99,995.
Data: DriveIndex. 50 verified auction sales for the 1971 Ford Mustang (49 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 8, 2026. Value as of Nov 5, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 4, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1971 Ford Mustang Price History
The median 1971 Ford Mustang sold for $17,600 in 2024, against $13,200 in 2009. 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 | $17,600 | 6 |
| 2023 | $17,600 | 3 |
| 2022 | $22,700 | 4 |
| 2015 | $13,750 | 3 |
| 2014 | $20,900 | 6 |
| 2012 | $15,070 | 5 |
| 2011 | $12,100 | 3 |
| 2009 | $13,200 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1971 Ford Mustang Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $14,250 | 15,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $15,950 | 29,281 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $10,450 | 42,487 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $13,750 | 53,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $19,850 | 55,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $10,450 | 89,779 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $42,900 | 23,087 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $15,400 | 66,620 mi | Manual |
| Jan 3, 2024 | $19,800 | 40,752 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $15,250 | 1,600 mi | Manual |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $17,600 | 1,579 mi | — |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $19,250 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2022 | $14,083 | 94,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $29,700 | — | Manual |
| Mar 18, 2022 | $37,250 | 407 mi | — |
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How much is a 1971 Ford Mustang worth?
A 1971 Ford Mustang is worth approximately $14,315 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 50 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,200 and $20,900; the full verified range is $10,058 to $47,300. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1971 Ford Mustang cost new?
The 1971 Ford Mustang carried an original MSRP of $3,227. Verified examples now trade around $14,315.
How much has the 1971 Ford Mustang depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1971 Ford Mustang is worth about 344% more than its original MSRP of $3,227, with verified examples now trading around $14,315. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1971 Ford Mustang sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 50 1971 Ford Mustang sales in total.
Are 1971 Ford Mustang 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 1971 Ford Mustang. 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 1971 Ford Mustang?
DriveIndex lists 16 1971 Ford Mustang for sale, asking $12,900 to $99,995 (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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