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 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is trading at a median of $83,050, down sharply 26.3% over the past twelve months—a pronounced retreat that carries a sell signal. This decline represents a reversal of earlier gains, with the model now classified as depreciating despite its collectible status.
Transaction velocity remains solid with 32 sales tracked over the trailing year and 107 total sales in the dataset, reflecting good liquidity for a classic segment. The typical car in the market carries just under 14,000 miles, suggesting owners are preserving these vehicles carefully rather than driving them as daily drivers.
The Mach 1's collectibility score of 6 places it firmly in the appreciating-classic tier, buoyed by high desirability and strong market interest. However, this current collector appeal has not insulated the model from present headwinds, indicating broader sentiment shifts rather than fundamental issues with the car itself.
Base projections show meaningful downside risk over a longer horizon. The three-year outlook calls for a decline to approximately $41,800—a 49.7% drop from current levels. The five-year projection extends that to $34,070, representing a 59% loss from today's median.
The divergence between the Mach 1's inherent collectibility and its recent price trajectory warrants caution. Current owners and prospective buyers should view the "wait or sell" recommendation seriously, as market momentum remains decidedly negative and near-term recovery is not built into the base case.
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
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US$65,000
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US$113,000
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Gulfstream Aqua · automatic
US$62,500
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Light Pewter Metallic · 4-speed manual
US$143,000
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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.