1972-1973 Ford Mustang (1972 - 1973)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
492 sold at auction, median $22,000. 1,172 total results tracked from 15 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The (1972 - 1973) generation of the Ford Mustang (1972-1973) has been offered 1,172 times at auction. 492 of those found buyers, at a median of $22,000.
Prices range from $1,972 to $209,000, with the middle 50% of sales falling between $16,500 and $33,000.
Recent market activity includes 48 sales in the last year from 62 auction appearances.
Auction volume has softened, with 48 sales in the past 12 months versus 62 previously.
Of 1,172 auction appearances, 141 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 12%. This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
7 distinct variants of the 1972-1973 Ford Mustang (1972 - 1973) have appeared at auction.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, and Bring a Trailer, plus 12 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
1,172
Sold Count
492
Unsold Count
141
Median Price
$22,000
P25
$16,500
P75
$33,000
Low Sale
$1,972
High Sale
$209,000
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Fastback | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible | Mecum | $47,190 | Sold |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Fastback | Mecum | $37,510 | Sold |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 Project | Bring a Trailer | $19,950 | Sold |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | Mecum | $24,200 | Sold |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 1973 Ford Mustang Hardtop | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | Mecum | $36,300 | Sold |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | Mecum | $36,300 | Sold |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 | Bring a Trailer | $43,313 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback | Mecum | $79,860 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 Fastback | Mecum | $96,800 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1972 Ford Mustang Hardtop 302 | Bring a Trailer | $12,075 | Sold |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 351-Powered, Safari-Style 1973 Ford Mustang SportsRoof | Bring a Trailer | $33,600 | Sold |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible | Mecum | $27,830 | Sold |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Fuel-Injected, 427-Powered 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 | Bring a Trailer | $36,750 | Sold |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 189-Mile 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 351 | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.3L 3MT RWD (122 HP) | 33l-3mt-rwd-122-hp-8869 |
| 4.1L 3MT RWD (100 HP) | 41l-3mt-rwd-100-hp-8876 |
| 4.9L V8 3AT RWD (141 HP) | 49l-v8-3at-rwd-141-hp-8882 |
| 4.9L V8 4MT RWD (298 HP) | 49l-v8-4mt-rwd-298-hp-8870 |
| 5.7L V8 3MT RWD (180 HP) | 57l-v8-3mt-rwd-180-hp-8877 |
| 5.7L V8 4MT RWD (270 HP) | 57l-v8-4mt-rwd-270-hp-8881 |
| 5.8L V8 3AT RWD (294 HP) | 58l-v8-3at-rwd-294-hp-8872 |
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.