As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Mustang (1969-1973) is actually worth $39,900 (fair range $35,100 to $44,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 760 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Priced above trend · momentum cooling — but volatile.
As of August 2026, the Ford Mustang (1969-1973) market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $33,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $18,000 and $50,000. Ford Mustang (1969-1973) prices have increased 15.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $48,500 to $56,000.
The typical Ford Mustang (1969-1973) on the market has 57,091 miles. Listings spend an average of 134 days on market before selling or being removed.
A fair price for a Ford Mustang (1969-1973) in August 2026 is between $18,000 and $50,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,000 to $70,195 across 1,000 active listings.
| Percentile | Price | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $8,000 | Budget / project cars |
| 25th | $18,000 | Below average price |
| Median (50th) | $33,000 | Typical market price |
| 75th | $50,000 | Above average / premium |
| 90th | $70,195 | Top tier / low miles / rare spec |
The average asking price is $36,529, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
| Mileage Range | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10,000 mi | 185 | $38,000 |
| 10,000 - 25,000 mi | 83 | $34,997 |
| 25,000 - 50,000 mi | 119 | $35,495 |
| 50,000 - 100,000 mi | 367 | $35,000 |
| 100,000 - 150,000 mi | 77 | $15,000 |
| Over 150,000 mi | 31 | $13,000 |
Ford Mustang (1969-1973) prices have increased 15.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $56,000 across 143 sales, up from $48,500 in 2026-Q2.
| Quarter | Sales | Median Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q4 | 232 | $49,995 | $72,445 |
| 2026-Q1 | 299 | $59,900 | $84,026 |
| 2026-Q2 | 326 | $48,500 | $80,160 |
| 2026-Q3 | 143 | $56,000 | $82,100 |
The 1973 Ford Mustang (1969-1973) offers the best value with a median price of $25,900 across 303 listings. The most expensive model year is 1970 at a median of $45,500.
| Year | Listings | Median Price | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 231 | $39,000 | $2,800 | $89,995 |
| 1970 | 229 | $45,500 | $2,500 | $89,995 |
| 1971 | 124 | $35,000 | $3,000 | $89,995 |
| 1972 | 111 | $26,700 | $3,000 | $82,995 |
| 1973 | 303 | $25,900 | $2,500 | $89,998 |
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Ford Mustang (1969-1973) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 33,967 miles:
| Odometer (approx.) | Value Multiplier | Implied Value |
|---|---|---|
| 403 mi | 1.42x | $56,611 |
| 4,671 mi | 1.00x | $40,045 |
| 10,417 mi | 0.97x | $38,894 |
| 23,358 mi | 0.85x | $33,895 |
| 39,181 mi | 1.06x | $42,255 |
| 64,859 mi | 0.96x | $38,444 |
| 90,227 mi | 0.74x | $29,655 |
| 127,687 mi | 0.52x | $20,844 |
| 357,821 mi | 0.44x | $17,483 |
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 403 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.42x the reference value. At the other end, 357,821-mile examples trade at about 0.44x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
| Horizon | Direction | Probability | Regime | Past Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | ↓ DOWN | 58% | volatile | 75% over 157 tests |
| 12 months | ↓ DOWN | 61% | volatile | 70% over 151 tests |
| 24 months | ↓ DOWN | 64% | volatile | 88% over 139 tests |
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Ford Mustang (1969-1973) — 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 →
The highest concentration of Ford Mustang (1969-1973) listings is in MI with 141 active listings, followed by TX (130), CA (104), FL (91), IL (79).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $21,900, while NC has the highest at $84,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $63,095.
| State | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 141 | $40,995 |
| TX | 130 | $39,000 |
| CA | 104 | $22,550 |
| FL | 91 | $36,997 |
| IL | 79 | $39,888 |
| AZ | 46 | $37,394 |
| GA | 36 | $29,500 |
| NC | 31 | $84,995 |
| WA | 31 | $25,000 |
| PA | 27 | $29,000 |
Ford Mustang (1969-1973) listings spend an average of 134 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 75 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
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Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 1,000 active Ford Mustang (1969-1973) listings. Read the latest Ford Mustang (1969-1973) market analysis.