1973 Ford Mustang Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Ford Mustang has a market value of $21,928, based on 65 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2010 between $13,750 and $23,100. No comparable sale since Jan 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 23 are listed for sale, asking $14,000 to $89,998.
Data: DriveIndex. 65 verified auction sales for the 1973 Ford Mustang, latest sale Jan 12, 2025. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026
1973 Ford Mustang Price History
The median 1973 Ford Mustang sold for $15,950 in 2022, against $17,050 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15,950 | 4 |
| 2021 | $26,950 | 7 |
| 2019 | $13,750 | 3 |
| 2018 | $23,100 | 7 |
| 2016 | $16,665 | 4 |
| 2015 | $17,875 | 6 |
| 2014 | $21,863 | 6 |
| 2013 | $17,050 | 11 |
| 2012 | $12,925 | 6 |
| 2011 | $17,050 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1973 Ford Mustang Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2025 | $27,500 | 10,257 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2024 | $20,900 | 51,267 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 9, 2023 | $20,900 | 53,658 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 6, 2023 | $31,900 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 18, 2022 | $16,500 | 69,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $18,700 | — | Automatic |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $15,400 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2022 | $12,650 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $44,000 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 11, 2021 | $22,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $31,900 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 12, 2021 | $26,950 | — | Automatic |
| May 16, 2021 | $19,800 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $20,900 | — | Manual |
| Mar 20, 2021 | $27,500 | — | — |
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How much is a 1973 Ford Mustang worth?
A 1973 Ford Mustang is worth approximately $21,928, based on 65 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jan 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,750 and $23,100; the full verified range is $10,010 to $49,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1973 Ford Mustang cost new?
The 1973 Ford Mustang carried an original MSRP of $3,102. Its DriveIndex market value is $21,928. No comparable sale since Jan 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1973 Ford Mustang depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1973 Ford Mustang is worth about 607% more than its original MSRP of $3,102, with a DriveIndex market value of $21,928. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jan 12, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1973 Ford Mustang sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 65 1973 Ford Mustang sales at auction.
Are 1973 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 1973 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 1973 Ford Mustang?
DriveIndex lists 23 1973 Ford Mustang for sale, asking $14,000 to $89,998 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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