What a Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Is Actually Worth
True Value$23,500
Fair Range$20,700 - $26,300
Median Recent Sold$29,700
VerdictBUYER ADVANTAGE
As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe is actually worth $23,500 (fair range $20,700 to $26,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 257 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $34,000 — about 45% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe market has 663 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $34,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $21,995 and $48,495. Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe prices have increased 14.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $23,995 to $27,500.
The typical Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe on the market has 16,949 miles. Listings spend an average of 219 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe in July 2026 is between $21,995 and $48,495 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $12,995 to $61,000 across 663 active listings.
Price Distribution (663 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$12,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$21,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$34,000
Typical market price
75th
$48,495
Above average / premium
90th
$61,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $37,182, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
181
$37,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
119
$39,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
75
$29,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
93
$27,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
20
$22,900
Over 150,000 mi
6
$65,000
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Price Trends
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe prices have increased 14.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $27,500 across 1 sales, up from $23,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe prices are up 1.9% ($27,500 vs. $27,000 a year ago).
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
62
$29,750
$35,018
2025-Q1
84
$40,700
$51,105
2025-Q2
84
$30,985
$37,669
2025-Q3
103
$27,000
$30,552
2025-Q4
119
$25,900
$30,921
2026-Q1
67
$29,995
$34,220
2026-Q2
78
$23,995
$31,824
2026-Q3
1
$27,500
$27,500
Best Value Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe by Model Year
The 1941 Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe offers the best value with a median price of $19,000 across 67 listings. The most expensive model year is 1940 at a median of $41,500.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1938
14
$37,000
$14,995
$65,000
1939
102
$39,500
$1,939
$115,000
1940
269
$41,500
$3,500
$199,500
1941
67
$19,000
$2,500
$84,900
1942
5
$22,000
$18,500
$39,750
1946
61
$28,495
$9,500
$75,900
1947
87
$25,000
$3,300
$159,500
1948
57
$21,995
$2,900
$81,995
How Mileage Affects Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 11,161 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
360 mi
1.23x
$28,819
4,312 mi
1.35x
$31,712
10,842 mi
1.00x
$23,488
22,539 mi
1.11x
$26,030
37,542 mi
0.93x
$21,771
62,134 mi
0.83x
$19,430
86,682 mi
0.87x
$20,497
154,919 mi
0.75x
$17,709
300,000 mi
0.80x
$18,739
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 360 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.23x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.80x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
48%
volatile
69% over 152 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
62% over 146 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
61% over 134 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe
The highest concentration of Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe listings is in MI with 82 active listings, followed by CA (52), TX (42), FL (24), MA (23).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $21,500, while NC has the highest at $56,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $35,495.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
82
$32,495
CA
52
$42,500
TX
42
$24,995
FL
24
$29,500
MA
23
$34,990
IL
23
$34,000
GA
22
$37,995
PA
22
$42,500
AZ
17
$21,500
NY
15
$44,500
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Market Velocity
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe listings spend an average of 219 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 67 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $21,995 to $48,495. The median is $34,000. Anything below $21,995 is a strong value; above $48,495 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe prices have risen 14.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1941 model year has the lowest median price at $19,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Deluxe / Special Deluxe ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 219 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.