$225
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 59862483 1FALP4042VF185617
Front end · 197,299 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2023
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford Mustang auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 780 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford Mustang. Across 753 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $425. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 183 verified odometer readings sit above 125,336 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 28, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $475
- Median final bid
- $275–$1,188
- Middle half
- $2,600
- Top 10% from
- $14,200
- Highest
$300
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 61262073 1FALP4043VF198716
Minor dents & scratches · 155,619 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 7, 2023
$700
1997 Ford Mustang GT
IAAI 37191633 1FALP42X3VF119634
Side · 152,924 mi · De Soto, IA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 7, 2023
$1,050
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 55337453 1FALP45X7VF147500
Water/flood · 85,315 mi · Honolulu, HI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2023
$150
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 60757613 1FALP4049VF169303
Rear end · 254,417 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 4, 2023
$800
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 61397103 1FALP42X2VF101206
Minor dents & scratches · 158,800 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Aug 2, 2023
$375
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 56935043 1FALP42X6VF161988
Water/flood · 131,722 mi · Hampton, VA, USA
Keys
Jul 25, 2023
$225
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 54158633 1FALP4042VF198111
Front end · 86,335 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 24, 2023
$275
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 59072993 1FALP4444VF113506
Front end · 150,935 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 24, 2023
$350
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 57383903 1FALP42X3VF115423
All over · 97,008 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 20, 2023
$175
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 53062323 1FALP4445VF201450
Minor dents & scratches · 188,417 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 11, 2023
$150
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 58527003 1FALP4048VF153593
Mechanical · 190,187 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 7, 2023
$375
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 43879223 1FALP42X1VF141874
All over · 181,845 mi · Candia, NH, USA
Keys
Jun 27, 2023
$525
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 36669333 1FALP45X2VF207389
Front end · 155,415 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 22, 2023
$350
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 52693453 1FALP4440VF153551
Front end · 170,886 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2023
$250
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 51130483 1FALP4042VF143349
Rear end · 142,158 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 16, 2023
$575
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 52329143 1FALP4044VF109350
Front end · 60,202 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2023
$525
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 51973883 1FALP444XVF125076
Front end · 999,999 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 2, 2023
$375
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 51059863 1FALP4043VF205499
Front end · 194,782 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 1, 2023
$775
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 52065913 1FALP45X9VF191420
Front end · 187,417 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 30, 2023
$600
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 36636900 1FALP4046VF180243
Unknown · 102,661 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 26, 2023
$500
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 36471890 1FALP4044VF205138
Front end · 128,810 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title
May 25, 2023
$375
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 36501179 1FALP4041VF101173
Front end · 165,505 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 25, 2023
$425
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 50199513 1FALP4443VF185880
Rear end · 69,632 mi · Mentone, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 24, 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 94 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$425 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$500 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
61 sold
median $575
IAAI
50 sold
median $400
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford Mustang sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford Mustang was $475; half of the 111 sales went for $275 to $1,188.
Where do 1997 Ford Mustang cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (93%), Mexico (7%).
Is a 1997 Ford Mustang cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $575, IAAI $400.
How much does a 1997 Ford Mustang sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang 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 Mustang
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →