$3,550
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 37705384 1FTHX25HXVEC51983
Minor dents & scratches · 172,469 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jan 17, 2024
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-250 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 1,452 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-250. Across 1,372 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $750. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 243 verified odometer readings sit above 201,694 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 2, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford F-250 at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Ford F-250 belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $725
- Median final bid
- $375–$1,491
- Middle half
- $2,880
- Top 10% from
- $11,500
- Highest
$11,400
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 80139173 1FTHX26F9VEC57545
Vandalism · 136,151 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title
Jan 17, 2024
$375
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 81618443 1FTHX26F6VEC46681
Front end · 999,999 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title
Jan 16, 2024
$2,875
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38335675 1FTHX26F3VEC45603
Front end · 211,494 mi · Pulaski, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 16, 2024
$275
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 37493793 3FTHF26H0VMA39184
Side · 999,999 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title
Jan 16, 2024
$225
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 76357003 3FEHF25F1VMA15743
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA
Salvage title
Jan 12, 2024
$2,150
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38347641 1FTHX26GXVEB12099
Unknown · 179,405 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$225
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 37814609 3FTHF26H7VMA14766
Burn · 999,999 mi · Crothersville, IN, USA
Salvage title
Jan 11, 2024
$1,750
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38421124 1FTHX26G2VEB99092
Biohazard/chemical · 209,451 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$2,575
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38041520 1FTHX26H2VEB37121
Rear end · 282,168 mi · Lincoln, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$525
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 50694573 1FTFX27L4VNB68347
Side · 258,477 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 10, 2024
$750
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38377637 1FTHX26G8VEB12697
All over · 277,079 mi · Eugene, OR, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 10, 2024
$375
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 66354443 1FTHX25F1VEB37062
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2024
$425
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 80355273 1FTHX26F9VEA91446
Front end · 210,955 mi · Somerville, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 5, 2024
$900
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38276035 3FTHF25F7VMA49131
Front end · 332,421 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 5, 2024
$225
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 37654986 1FTHX26F3VEA54120
Mechanical · 375,484 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jan 4, 2024
$175
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 69032633 1FTHX26F2VED18881
All over · 999,999 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Salvage title
Jan 3, 2024
$7,100
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 80063313 3FTHF26F2VMA27004
Minor dents & scratches · 237,002 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Keys
Jan 3, 2024
$2,350
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 75328553 1FTHX26F1VED11792
Side · 151,328 mi · Rapid City, SD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 2, 2024
$600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 72582223 1FTHF26H7VEC82710
Front end · 999,999 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title
Dec 29, 2023
$675
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 74827473 1FTEX27L8VNB30471
Mechanical · 287,658 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Dec 29, 2023
$1,500
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 36461007 1FTHX25G6VEB94155
Rear end · 131,704 mi · Delta, CO, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Dec 29, 2023
$275
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 37568149 1FTHX25H4VEC43202
Theft · 999,999 mi · Hesperia, CA, USA
Salvage title
Dec 28, 2023
$350
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 38097477 1FTFF28W8VND11165
All over · 145,227 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Clean title
Dec 27, 2023
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 181 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$675 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$575 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$2,550 | 1997 |
| Poland |
|
$4,200 | 1997 |
| Paraguay |
|
$7,200 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
129 sold
median $725
IAAI
90 sold
median $725
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford F-250 sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford F-250 was $725; half of the 219 sales went for $375 to $1,491.
Where do 1997 Ford F-250 cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (92%), Mexico (6%), Guatemala (1%).
Is a 1997 Ford F-250 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $725, IAAI $725.
How much does a 1997 Ford F-250 sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford F-250 lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1997 Ford F-250 final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1997 Ford F-250
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →