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Ford Mustang Boss 302

1969–1970

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  • Lowest price

    US$36,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$103,125

    Since 2020 · n=58

  • Highest price

    US$258,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    58

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 58 lots

Ford Mustang Boss 302

Based on 58 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$84,700

Market value · recent verified sales

-15.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 15.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$59,676

-30%

5-Year Forecast

US$53,562

-37%

Market scores

57

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$64,885-63%

    3 with · 56 without · low 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 Boss 302 is trading at a median of $84,700, down 15.4 percent over the past twelve months, on a signal that favors sellers to exit rather than hold. This year-over-year decline reflects broader softness in the muscle-car category, where sentiment has shifted noticeably since mid-2023.

Transaction volume over the full tracked history stands at 58 sales, with 11 recorded in the last twelve months. That moderate liquidity means a well-priced example will move, but buyers have options and are showing patience—a dynamic that has historically favored sellers willing to wait rather than those forced to liquidate quickly.

The Boss 302 maintains a highly collectible classification on the strength of its production run of just 8,641 units and its pivotal role in Ford's 1970 performance lineup. The nameplate's combination of mechanical substance and limited supply continues to anchor collector interest, even as valuations contract.

Recent transactions show an average mileage of 8,750 miles, which is unusually low and signals that the bulk of these cars have been carefully preserved rather than driven as intended. This preservation mindset supports long-term collectibility but also means that condition variance carries outsized weight in pricing negotiations.

The three-year base projection stands at $59,676—a 29.5 percent decline from current levels—with the five-year outlook at $53,562, or 36.8 percent lower. These figures assume continued pressure from cooling collector demand and no material shift in the category's market mood, though any uptick in 1970s muscle-car interest would likely improve that trajectory.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$84,700
  • Annual appr. rate-15.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked59
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared59 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$670
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,900
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months15
  • Sell-Through26%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$112,628
  • Avg Mileage at Sale8,750 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$36,000 – US$258,500
  • Total Sales Tracked58

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$81,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026

  • US$36,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$88,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$110,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$47,250

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$105,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Jul 2026

  • US$38,750

    Bring a Trailer · 22 May 2026

  • US$82,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$192,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$58,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.