Ford Mustang

1979 to 1993 · Coupe

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Median · 12 mo

$19,150

4.2% over 12 months

Sales · 12 mo: 19
Original MSRP: $4,071

Enthusiast

Sold$4,755 · Bring a Trailer · Dec 2025

The market

Every recorded 1979 Ford Mustang sale, by date and price

Dec 2025 · Bring a Trailer

$4,755 · 38,000 mi · Scarlet Red

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Sold Bid to, not sold

18 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $19kupdated Jun 2026

Latest results

The newest 1979 Ford Mustang sales with photographs

Sold $51,250

1990 · Bright Red · 40,000 mi

Nov 18, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $140,000

1993 · Black · 42,000 mi

Oct 15, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $48,250

1989 · Blue · 40,000 mi

Oct 9, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $90,500

1992 · White · 493 mi

Jun 23, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $26,011

1992 · Black · 194,000 mi

Jun 9, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $32,000

1986 · Black · 84,000 mi

Apr 9, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every Fox Body

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 20, 2026

Every Fox Body. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 20, 2026
	Mustang1979 to 1993	Cobra R1993	SVT Cobra1993	LX 5.01987 to 1993	SVO1984 to 1986	GT Convertible1983 to 1993	GT1979 to 1993
Shifty Estimate	Not enough sales yet	Not enough sales yet	$68,500	$21,900	$14,700	$22,100	$24,200
Sold median	$19,15019 sales	No sale	$60,75020 sales	$19,12546 sales	$14,0504 sales	$21,0007 sales	$22,000115 sales
12-month move	Up 4.2%	Too few sales to call	Up 11.1%	Down 4.4%	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Up 14.3%
For sale	None	None	None	None	None	None	None

Other Mustang generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.3L
Power: 88 hp
Torque: 118 lb-ft
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $4,071

Common questions

How much does a Ford Mustang cost?

A 1979 Ford Mustang cost $4,071 new. Over the past 12 months, 19 have sold publicly at a median of $19,150.

What is the most expensive Ford Mustang sold?

The highest public sale on file is $140,000, on Oct 15, 2025, with 42,000 mi.

What has a Ford Mustang sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$4,755Dec 27, 2025Scarlet Red · 38,000 mi
$51,250Nov 18, 2025Bright Red · 40,000 mi
$140,000Oct 15, 2025Black · 42,000 mi

About the 1979 Ford Mustang

The Fox-body Mustang represents Ford's longest-running platform, spanning 15 years of evolution from malaise-era survivor to legitimate performance machine. Built on the lightweight Fox platform shared with the Fairmont, these Mustangs shed nearly 200 pounds compared to their bloated predecessors. Early cars suffered from emissions-choked engines, but the 1982 GT's return marked a turning point. The 5.0 HO V8, introduced in 1982, became the stuff of legend, 225 horsepower that could embarrass Corvettes for half the price. Collectors prize the 1993 Cobra and clean 5.0 GTs, while four-cylinder and V6 models remain affordable entry points. The Fox-body's aftermarket support is unmatched, making restoration and modification straightforward. Clean, original examples are increasingly sought after as enthusiasts recognize these cars as the foundation of modern Mustang performance. The platform's racing success in IMSA and drag strips cemented its enthusiast credentials.