Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969–1973
Lowest price
US$11,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$94,600
Since 2020 · n=107
Highest price
US$330,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
107
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 107 lots

Based on 107 verified auction results
US$83,050
Market value · recent verified sales
-26.3%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 26.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$41,814
-50%
5-Year Forecast
US$34,070
-59%
Market scores
75
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1969
+US$16,555+18%54 with · 53 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Mustang Mach 1 market has deteriorated sharply, with the median price falling to $83,050—down 26.3% over the past twelve months and signaling caution for current holders. The high-confidence SELL signal reflects sustained downward momentum that shows no signs of stabilizing.
Liquidity remains good across this segment, with 32 transactions tracked in the trailing year and 107 total sales in the dataset, providing reasonable market depth for sellers willing to accept current valuations. The typical car carries modest mileage around 13,925 miles, suggesting the cohort skews toward garage queens and lightly used examples.
The Mach 1's collectibility score of 6 places it firmly in the appreciating classic tier, though desirability has proven insufficient to anchor values against the broader pullback. High-interest-rate environment and softening demand for domestic muscle cars have exposed vulnerabilities in this segment's fundamental appeal.
Base projections suggest steeper losses ahead: the three-year outlook points to $41,814 (a 49.7% decline from today), while the five-year base case reaches $34,070 (59.0% down). These declines assume continued normalization without a major shift in collector appetite or broader market conditions.
Owners should treat any near-term rallies as exit opportunities rather than trend reversals, as the weight of data points to structural repricing rather than temporary weakness. New buyers should wait for further settling before committing capital at current asking levels.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$83,050
- Annual appr. rate-26.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked117
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared117 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months42
- Sell-Through39%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$105,274
- Avg Mileage at Sale13,925 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,000 – US$330,000
- Total Sales Tracked107
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$170,500
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Grabber Orange · Automatic
US$65,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026
Calypso Coral · 4-speed manual
US$113,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
Gulfstream Aqua · automatic
US$62,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026
Light Pewter Metallic · 4-speed manual
US$143,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Candy Apple Red · Manual
US$52,500
Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026
Indian Fire · 4-speed manual
US$100,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026
Candyapple Red · 5-speed manual
US$80,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
Lime Gold · automatic
US$22,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
22,000 mi
Azure Blue · 5-speed manual
US$56,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026
7,000 mi
Fighter Jet Gray · 6-Speed Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.