Best Ford Pickup Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Pickup year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 105 verified sales, the 1947 is the most affordable at $15,361. The 1941 trades most often (23 verified sales). No sale since Jul 9, 2025, so the 1947's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Ford Pickup Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 Pickup | $15,361No sale since Jul 2025 | — | 10 | — |
| 1946 Pickup | $27,063No sale since Nov 2022 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1941 Pickup | $32,051 | — | 23 | — |
| 1940 Pickup | $52,700 | — | 21 | — |
| 1939 Pickup | $28,123 | — | 12 | — |
| 1938 Pickup | $40,264No comparable sale since Jul 2025 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1937 Pickup | $28,510No sale since Feb 2026 | — | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1936 Pickup | $48,620No comparable sale since Jul 2025 | — | 16 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Pickup year is appreciating?
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Best Ford Pickup Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Pickup year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Pickup year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 105 verified sales, the 1947 is the most affordable at $15,361. The 1941 trades most often (23 verified sales). No sale since Jul 9, 2025, so the 1947's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ford Pickup year is the cheapest?
The 1947 Ford Pickup is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $15,361. No sale since Jul 9, 2025, so the 1947's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1940, at $52,700.
How much is a Ford Pickup worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Pickup is worth from $15,361 to $52,700 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ford Pickup year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.