Ford Mustang 1st Gen (1964–1973) Price Guide

The first-generation Mustang of 1964 to 1973 is the most celebrated American car of the post-war era – the car that created the pony car segment, that Steve McQueen drove in Bullitt, and that defined American automotive culture for a generation. The 1965–1966 cars are the pure originals; the 1967–1968 grew slightly; the 1969–1970 Boss and Mach 1 variants are the muscle-era peak; the 1971–1973 grew too large for many fans and lost the original’s balance.

The Car

The original Mustang used the Falcon platform with six-cylinder and V8 engines from 170ci through 428ci. Coupe, fastback, and convertible body styles. The 1964½ introduction car used the 170ci six and 260ci V8. The 1965 K-Code 271bhp 289ci high-performance V8 is the driver’s first-gen. The 1969 Boss 302 and Boss 429 are the homologation specials; the Mach 1 the production performance model; the Shelby GT350 and GT500 the ultimate derivatives.

Buying

The Boss 429 is the investment Mustang. The fastback in any performance specification is the most desirable body style. The 1965 289 coupe is the accessible entry. Authentication for any claimed Shelby or Boss is mandatory.