$275
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 41658439 1FALP4041VF110259
Front end · 130,377 mi · Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 20, 2019
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
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 41995809 1FALP4047VF184995
Normal wear · 179,615 mi · Vallejo, CA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Aug 16, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
IAAI 25481409 1FALP42X4VF169281
Front end · 144,206 mi · Garland, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 15, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 37735179 1FALP4041VF203430
Rear end · 57,450 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 13, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 44156769 1FALP42X6VF204970
Minor dents & scratches · 89,860 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 8, 2019
$375
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 44054729 1FALP4440VF201632
Side · 134,965 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 6, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra
Copart 42083229 1FALP47V4VF183429
Mechanical · 234,103 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
Aug 5, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 42112799 1FALP42X4VF198294
Side · 150,749 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 2, 2019
$50
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 40269739 1FALP4044VF183755
Water/flood · 125,709 mi · North Boston, MA, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Aug 2, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 25671308 1FALP4046VF196930
Mechanical · 108,542 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jul 31, 2019
$125
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 31078169 1FALP4049VF189633
Front end · 207,699 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 30, 2019
$125
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 40505309 1FALP4045VF207058
Front end · 999,999 mi · Albany, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 29, 2019
$225
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 40443859 1FALP45X2VF207134
Mechanical · 119,051 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Keys
Jul 29, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
IAAI 25391429 1FALP45X9VF177033
Front end · 201,635 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 22, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 38914609 1FALP45X7VF144547
Front end · 143,515 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra
Copart 31026249 1FALP46V0VF143849
Rear end · 101,940 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2019
$425
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 36999189 1FALP4446VF207550
Side · 90,529 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2019
$275
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 25293939 1FALP404XVF167026
Side · 192,822 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 17, 2019
$300
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 34529549 1FALP4043VF126205
Rear end · 142,132 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 11, 2019
$250
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 39629369 1FALP42X7VF190545
Front end · 152,879 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
$375
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 39444219 1FALP45X8VF150468
Front end · 98,639 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 37088449 1FALP4047VF141368
Front end · 246,036 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 34196679 1FALP4048VF138060
Rear end · 107,689 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 5, 2019
$425
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 35032289 1FALP45X9VF119309
Front end · 186,264 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title
Jul 5, 2019
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 →