1949 Ford Custom
Copart 49530715 98BA786121
Normal wear · 71,459 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
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Ford Custom auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI
FinalBid holds 72 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Ford Custom. Across 62 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,025. Most of those cars were sold with minor dents & scratches. Half of the 9 verified odometer readings sit above 65,457 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Nov 15, 2019, the newest in Aug 19, 2026. The Ford Custom auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Ford Custom stops losing value.
Final bid
VIN
Copart
IAAI
Auction results at a glance
- Auctions on record
- 72
- Final bids recorded
- 62
- Median final bid from 62 auctions
- $3,025
- Average final bid from 62 auctions
- $5,267
- Where most final bids land
- $706 – $6,369
- Lowest / highest final bid
- $10 / $28,000
- Median odometer from 9 auctions
- 65,457 mi
- Sold with keys
- 79%
- Copart / IAAI
- 89% / 11%
- Auction dates
- Nov 15, 2019 – Aug 19, 2026
Damage recorded at sale
- Minor dents & scratches 15%
- Normal wear 14%
- Front end 11%
Final bids by model year
| Year | Auctions | Final bids | Median final bid | Average final bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1968 | 3 | 3 | $275 | $745 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 | $5,900 | $5,158 |
| 1953 | 9 | 8 | $2,150 | $3,213 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1951 | 3 | 3 | $650 | $1,962 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 | $3,500 | $8,059 |
| 1949 | 10 | 8 | $3,125 | $3,316 |
| 1948 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 1946 | 3 | 3 | $850 | $2,167 |
| 1940 | 8 | 5 | $4,100 | $6,840 |
| 1939 | 5 | 4 | $10,900 | $11,413 |
| 1938 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1937 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| 1933 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 1932 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| 1927 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Auction archive FAQ
How much auction history is there for Ford Custom?
72 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Nov 15, 2019 and Aug 19, 2026.
What is the average final bid for Ford Custom at auction?
Across 62 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $3,025, with the average pulled to $5,267 by the outliers at either end.
What damage do most Ford Custom auction lots carry?
minor dents & scratches leads, on 15% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.
How many miles do Ford Custom cars have when sold at auction?
Half of the 9 verified odometer readings sit above 65,457 mi and half below it.
What should I pay for a salvage Ford Custom?
Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Ford Custom with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.
Does the model year change what a Ford Custom sells for at auction?
Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Ford Custom final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.
Are these final bids what a repaired Ford Custom would sell for?
No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Ford Custom vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.
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