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Ford Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation

These Ford models have gained the most value over the long run, ranked by each model's gain per year since the first US sale its value is computed from. Every market value is backed by real sold prices, not estimates or speculation.

Data: DriveIndex, 201,000+ verified completed auction sales across 7,200+ cars from 25 sources; values recomputed Oct 3, 2026, latest verified sale Oct 3, 2026. Methodology

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Ford Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation (30)

Market values from verified auction sales · click any car for its full price history, projection, and Value Signal.

2023 Ford Bronco Badlands V6 4-DoorTOP PICK
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands V6 4-Door
$82,611+20.0%/yr since 2023
No comparable sale since Jan 2024
1977 Ford Bronco 302
1977 Ford Bronco 302
$83,164+9.3%/yr since 2023
No comparable sale since Mar 2026
1979 Ford Bronco Custom 4-Speed
1979 Ford Bronco Custom 4-Speed
$41,875+7.1%/yr since 2023
1989 Ford Mustang Saleen
1989 Ford Mustang Saleen
$43,024+6.5%/yr since 2012
No sale since May 2025
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I
1966 Ford GT40 Mk I
$6,292,000+5.9%/yr since 2008
No sale since Jan 2025
1974 Ford Bronco
1974 Ford Bronco
$69,355+5.8%/yr since 2009
No comparable sale since May 2025
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
$191,566+5.7%/yr since 2016
1976 Ford Bronco
1976 Ford Bronco
$71,225+5.1%/yr since 2011
No comparable sale since Apr 2025
1973 Ford Bronco
1973 Ford Bronco
$53,094+4.9%/yr since 2005
2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition
2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition
$1,182,310+4.8%/yr since 2013
1971 Ford Bronco
1971 Ford Bronco
$63,954+4.6%/yr since 2011
1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 289 4-Speed
1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 289 4-Speed
$55,814+3.8%/yr since 2022
No sale since Mar 2026
1970 Ford Bronco 302 3-Speed
1970 Ford Bronco 302 3-Speed
$58,500+3.6%/yr since 2024
1986 Ford Mustang GT
1986 Ford Mustang GT
$24,690+3.5%/yr since 2019
No sale since Jul 2025
2006 Ford GT
2006 Ford GT
$672,356+3.5%/yr since 2010
1966 Ford Bronco
1966 Ford Bronco
$55,343+3.4%/yr since 2007
1990 Ford Mustang
1990 Ford Mustang
$38,306+3.3%/yr since 2015
1970 Ford Bronco
1970 Ford Bronco
$31,680+3.2%/yr since 2013
No comparable sale since May 2025
2005 Ford GT
2005 Ford GT
$679,600+2.9%/yr since 2005
1976 Ford Bronco 302
1976 Ford Bronco 302
$70,985+2.8%/yr since 2023
1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
$33,504+2.3%/yr since 2018
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
$602,960+2.0%/yr since 1999
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
$37,035+1.7%/yr since 1999
1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 289
1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 289
$63,700+1.4%/yr since 2021
No comparable sale since Oct 2025
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
$87,100+1.4%/yr since 1999
No comparable sale since Nov 2025
1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
$67,952+1.2%/yr since 2006
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289
$39,566+0.6%/yr since 2017
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
$90,250+0.5%/yr since 2017
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 3-Speed
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 3-Speed
$25,473−0.1%/yr since 2024
2007 Ford Mustang Convertible
2007 Ford Mustang Convertible
$31,075−0.8%/yr since 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Which car leads the Ford Models With the Strongest Long-Run Appreciation list?

The 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands V6 4-Door ranks first, gaining 20.0% per year since 2023, based on verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jan 18, 2024, so this trend may not reflect today's market.

What do the cars on this list cost?

Market values across these 30 cars range from $24,690 to $6,292,000. Every value is computed from real sold prices (never estimates) and is recomputed twice a day as new auction results land.

Where does the data come from?

Every market value is backed by real sold prices aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces, never estimates or speculation. Read how values are computed on the DriveIndex methodology page.

How often is this page updated?

Daily. New auction results are collected every day and values are recomputed twice a day, so this list of 30 cars re-ranks automatically.

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