1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 41709599 1FALP52U4VG240579
Biohazard/chemical · 134,683 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Jul 22, 2019
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Ford Taurus auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 347 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Ford Taurus. Across 322 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $250. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 57 verified odometer readings sit above 124,338 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 7, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $275
- Median final bid
- $225–$350
- Middle half
- $400
- Top 10% from
- $2,350
- Highest
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 41173429 1FALP52U7VA131410
Minor dents & scratches · 106,582 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 12, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 41159779 1FALP52U2VA296913
Front end · 89,129 mi · China Grove, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 10, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 37091989 1FALP52U6VG174326
Front end · 93,398 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 38238929 1FALP57U9VA144538
Minor dents & scratches · 88,651 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 3, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus LX
Copart 38499889 1FALP53S4VG240983
Minor dents & scratches · 84,317 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 27, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 35234159 1FALP52U0VA305818
Front end · 117,208 mi · Billings, MT, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 17, 2019
$200
1997 Ford Taurus GL
IAAI 25136210 1FALP52UXVG281671
Rear end · 109,208 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jun 13, 2019
$225
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 35535929 1FALP52U7VG242925
Mechanical · 119,030 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 38105169 1FALP52U8VG239614
Minor dents & scratches · 80,948 mi · So Sacramento, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 10, 2019
$350
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 34199449 1FALP52U6VA168741
Normal wear · 153,850 mi · Long Beach, CA, USA
Keys
May 31, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 34691329 1FALP52U6VG156148
Minor dents & scratches · 150,297 mi · North Seattle, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 31, 2019
1997 Ford Taurus GL
Copart 34777789 1FALP52U3VG315157
Mechanical · 139,645 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
May 31, 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 52 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$275 | 1997 |
| Ghana |
|
$400 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$125 | 1997 |
| XX |
|
$200 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
25 sold
median $275
IAAI
33 sold
median $275
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Ford Taurus sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Ford Taurus was $275; half of the 58 sales went for $225 to $350.
Where do 1997 Ford Taurus cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (94%), Ghana (2%), Mexico (2%).
Is a 1997 Ford Taurus cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $275, IAAI $275.
How much does a 1997 Ford Taurus sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus 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 Taurus
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →