Ford Mustang

1974 to 1978 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate
$7,900
Low confidence · $6K to $10K
Median · 12 mo
$10,950
Sales · 12 mo
2
Original MSRP
$3,134Up 152% since new

The market

Every recorded 1974 Ford Mustang sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$7,900 · White and orange
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$7.0k$8.0k$9.0k$10k$11kOct 20242026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $7.9k
Sold
4 salesmedian $11kupdated Aug 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1974 Ford Mustang sales with photographs
1974 Ford Mustang, sold Aug 2025

Sold $11,000

1978 · White · 12,000 mi
Aug 31, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1974 Ford Mustang, sold Apr 2025

Sold $6,300

1974 · White · 91,000 mi
Apr 28, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1974 Ford Mustang, sold Oct 2024

Sold $7,151

1974 · Orange
Oct 9, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

Every Mustang II

Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
Every Mustang II. Sold prices, all years · Oct 2, 2026
Mustang1974 to 1978King Cobra1978Cobra II1976 to 1978Ghia1974 to 1978Mach 11974 to 1978
Shifty Estimate$7,900Low confidence$26,500Low confidence$28,700$8,000Low confidence$10,800Low confidence
Sold median$9,4506 sales$21,2504 sales$17,9195 salesToo few sales to call1 saleToo few sales to call1 sale
12-month moveToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
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Specifications

Engine
Inline-4, 2.3L
Power
88 hp
Torque
116 lb-ft
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$3,134

Common questions

How much does a Ford Mustang cost?

A 1974 Ford Mustang cost $3,134 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $10,950. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,925 to $9,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1974 Ford Mustang worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $7,900. That sits below the $10,950 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

How many Ford Mustang have sold?

Shifty has 4 public sales of the Ford Mustang on file. The earliest was on Oct 9, 2024.

What is the most expensive Ford Mustang sold?

The highest public sale on file is $11,000, on Aug 31, 2025, with 12,000 mi.

What has a Ford Mustang sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $7,900Aug 19, 2026White and orange
  • $11,000Aug 31, 2025White · 12,000 mi
  • $6,300Apr 28, 2025White · 91,000 mi

About the 1974 Ford Mustang

The Mustang II represents Ford's controversial response to the fuel crisis, dramatically downsizing America's pony car onto the Pinto platform. While purists initially scorned the 96-inch wheelbase and available 2.3-liter four-cylinder, collectors now appreciate these cars as fascinating period pieces from automotive history's most turbulent era. The base model's clean lines, penned by Ghia, actually aged better than many expected. With the 302 V8 unavailable until 1975, early cars relied on the 2.8-liter Cologne V6 for performance. Production peaked at over 385,000 units in 1974, making survivors relatively common but increasingly appreciated. The Mustang II's compact proportions and distinctive '70s styling have found new fans among collectors seeking affordable entry points into Mustang ownership. Values remain modest, but clean examples, especially V8-equipped models, are gaining traction as the malaise era finds its audience among enthusiasts who appreciate automotive history's full spectrum.

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