1979 Ford Mustang Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Ford Mustang has a current market value of $20,592 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2011 between $14,850 and $27,500. Based on US sales through Jul 8, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $26,995 to $42,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1979 Ford Mustang, latest sale Jul 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026
Recent 1979 Ford Mustang Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | $16,585 | 45,300 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $71,500 | 76 mi | Manual |
| May 16, 2024 | $37,400 | 1,634 mi | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2024 | $27,500 | 3,071 mi | Manual |
| May 20, 2023 | $66,000 | 76 mi | Manual |
| Jan 10, 2023 | $10,450 | — | Automatic |
| May 20, 2022 | $17,600 | — | Manual |
| May 18, 2022 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Jan 30, 2022 | $18,000 | 57,000 mi | — |
| Oct 15, 2021 | $23,100 | — | Manual |
| Jan 13, 2019 | $10,450 | — | Manual |
| Jan 21, 2018 | $19,800 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 17, 2016 | $11,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2014 | $14,300 | — | Manual |
| Mar 4, 2011 | $14,850 | — | — |
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How much is a 1979 Ford Mustang worth?
A 1979 Ford Mustang is worth approximately $20,592 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $27,500; the full verified range is $10,450 to $71,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Ford Mustang cost new?
The 1979 Ford Mustang carried an original MSRP of $4,494. Verified examples now trade around $20,592.
How much has the 1979 Ford Mustang depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Ford Mustang is worth about 358% more than its original MSRP of $4,494, with verified examples now trading around $20,592. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Ford Mustang sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1979 Ford Mustang sales in total.
Are 1979 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 1979 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 1979 Ford Mustang?
DriveIndex lists 3 1979 Ford Mustang for sale, priced from $26,995 to $42,000 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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