Ford Authority reports on a surprising trend in the used car market: the Ford Mustang is among the vehicles seeing the most significant price growth. While the broader used market has seen a "split" (with EVs depreciating and many models stabilizing), the Mustang is bucking the trend.
Mustang’s Surprising Price Surge
The Data: According to a new study, the Ford Mustang saw one of the largest year-over-year price increases in the used market, with prices jumping roughly 12% to 15% depending on the specific model year.
Segment Leader: The Mustang outperformed almost all other sports cars and muscle cars in terms of value retention and appreciation over the last 12 months.
Why are prices rising?
The "Last of the V8s" Effect: As Ford remains the only major American manufacturer still producing a V8-powered, internal combustion engine (ICE) pony car (following the discontinuation of the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger), demand for used V8 Mustangs has spiked.
Supply Scarcity: Lower production numbers of newer S650 models and high interest rates for new car loans have pushed enthusiasts toward the used market, specifically seeking out the S550 (2015–2023) generation.
Collector Interest: There is a notable uptick in interest for specific performance trims, such as the Mach 1 and Shelby GT350, which are increasingly being viewed as "modern classics."
Wider Context
This rise stands in stark contrast to the rest of the Ford lineup; while the Mustang is climbing, other used Ford models (like the F-150 Lightning or the Mach-E) have seen prices soften or drop as the market for used EVs continues to face downward pressure.
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