$950
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 42878283 1FTHF26H1VEB31264
Rear end · 244,541 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 5, 2023
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford F-250 auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 1,453 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford F-250. Across 1,395 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $725. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 247 verified odometer readings sit above 202,090 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 3, 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
$750
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 42004323 3FTHF26F4VMA41096
Top/roof · 999,999 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Non-repairable
Apr 4, 2023
$650
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 34716618 1FTHW26F4VEA53593
Rollover · 999,999 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 3, 2023
$1,500
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 41190113 1FTHX26F2VEC63249
Side · 281,228 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Apr 3, 2023
$3,600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 46429163 1FTHX26F0VED15543
Vandalism · 146,098 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title
Apr 3, 2023
$1,700
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 36006709 1FTHW25F0VEB79807
Rear end · 263,068 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 30, 2023
$1,850
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 68593422 3FTHF26G3VMA30096
Vandalism · 81,249 mi · Antelope, CA, USA
Salvage title
Mar 30, 2023
$1,300
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 40741593 1FTHX26H0VEC59718
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title
Mar 29, 2023
$1,050
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 68956102 1FTHF26H8VEC80139
Rear end · 147,269 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 28, 2023
$1,150
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 45070583 1FTEX27L7VNB75112
Minor dents & scratches · 209,796 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 27, 2023
$6,700
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 44291033 3FTHF26F2VMA27004
Minor dents & scratches · 236,136 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Keys
Mar 27, 2023
$550
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 35940289 1FTFX28L8VKD54344
Front end · 233,197 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Salvage title
Mar 23, 2023
$450
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 36105023 1FTHX26F1VEB81612
Top/roof · 999,999 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title
Mar 23, 2023
$675
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 35878508 1FTFF27L0VKD13968
Front end · 197,044 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Mar 22, 2023
$2,600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 42318493 1FTHX25G3VEA21600
Minor dents & scratches · 136,324 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 20, 2023
$875
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 35967492 1FTEX27L5VKB76289
Front end · 211,337 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 19, 2023
$1,600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 38705143 1FTHX26H9VEA76088
Rear end · 182,712 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 18, 2023
$575
1997 Ford F-250
IAAI 35857933 1FTFX28L1VNB34574
Rear end · 232,785 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 16, 2023
$1,050
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 43764733 1FTHX26F1VEB19398
Side · 999,999 mi · North Boston, MA, USA
Keys
Mar 15, 2023
$4,500
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 41560673 1FTHX26FXVEB52741
Vandalism · 999,999 mi · Graham, WA, USA
Clean title
Mar 14, 2023
$1,650
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 43497273 1FTHX26F6VEB14102
Side · 999,999 mi · Portland South, OR, US...
Mar 13, 2023
$500
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 40324483 1FTHX26G0VEB95185
Mechanical · 235,609 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 13, 2023
$1,750
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 42858393 1FTHF26H3VEA04600
Normal wear · 233,465 mi · Casper, WY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Mar 8, 2023
$5,600
1997 Ford F-250
Copart 43066963 3FTHF26F2VMA27004
Minor dents & scratches · 236,136 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 6, 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 →