$200
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 39544789 1FALP4449VF124985
Front end · 232,887 mi · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Salvage title
Jul 5, 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
$200
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 39021029 1FALP42X2VF115882
Rollover · 110,237 mi · Syracuse, NY, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 3, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 33736769 1FALP42X1VF153698
Side · 123,904 mi · Macon, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 13, 2019
$150
1997 Ford Mustang GT
IAAI 24895429 1FALP42X4VF127127
Side · 41,800 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 12, 2019
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 36380679 1FALP4444VF143847
Front end · 163,141 mi · Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 31, 2019
$350
1997 Ford Mustang
Copart 36659539 1FALP4049VF157555
Normal wear · 170,538 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Keys
May 31, 2019
$225
1997 Ford Mustang GT
Copart 30901139 1FALP45X4VF197433
Mechanical · 107,652 mi
Clean title · Keys
May 30, 2019
$225
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 24693879 1FALP4048VF138558
Rollover · 151,160 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
May 22, 2019
$150
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 22980967 1FALP4441VF201753
Mechanical · 149,994 mi · Bay Point, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 16, 2019
$1,400
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra
IAAI 25016578 1FALP46V3VF153307
Front end · 72,266 mi · Yorktown, VA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
May 16, 2019
$275
1997 Ford Mustang
IAAI 24867979 1FALP4440VF185884
Repossession · 229,988 mi · Acworth, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 7, 2019
$600
1997 Ford Mustang GT
IAAI 24879069 1FALP42X5VF127184
All over · 183,179 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 1, 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 →