Past Mustang value/desirability, predictions?

[hellohello123]

Out of curiosity,
have any of the previous generations of mustangs gone against the trend of normal depreciation and why??
or has any particular years become a classic against the trend

obviously the 60s mustangs have all gone up or going up, as I find them beautiful,

I look at the 1970s mustang and want to cringe
I look at a 1994 mustang doesnt do much for me, I couldnt see myself ever wanting
when the 2010 mustang came out I thought it was sexy as, then I felt it start to age poorly, but looking back at it now, I can see myself preferring it over the s550 down the track

obviously V6 Vs V8 comes into the equation too

my gut is the s550 later years will be very popular years down the track

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[Cobra Jet]

All 60’s and the 1970 Mustangs will always be valued amongst the Mustang Enthusiasts, Community and Hobby. They’re held in the highest regard because today, they’re getting harder to come by not only because of price, but because you don’t see many of them even out and about, aside from them coming out for only Cars-n-Coffee or Car Show events. These have a timeless design and the “raw” nature of Muscle cars back then is what a lot of Enthusiasts seek - they don’t care if these are top HP compared to today’s standards, or if they don’t have the best brakes, or no creature comforts…. It’s the raw feeling, smell, sound and the simple design that attracts people to these Mustangs.

The Fox Mustangs 79-93 have a HUGE following, if not just as big as the Classics. This era is very sought after due to the nature of the “5.0” Movement of the 80’s-90’s. These were small vehicles with a big punch, easily modified and really easy for any DIYer to upgrade, race, or tack. Sure they don’t resemble a Mustang by exterior design elements, but they are THE Mustang that brought in the Buick vs. Ford wars, as well as the GM vs. Ford wars that was extremely prevalent throughout the 80’s, 90’s and into the early 2000’s. MANY big name vendors today started out from the 5.0 Movement of that time period. Same is true for MANY of the top and well known 5.0 Drag Racers,. Plus the Magazines that spawned the ever lasting upgrades, news, aftermarket movement, drag times/events, DIY articles, etc. Many guys and vendors today have that 5.0 Movement to thank for their business ventures and “celebrityship” of the times. Many well known guys became well respected Editors of many Magazines and many guys were those who set records using a Fox Mustang back then - which propelled the interest and hobby to what it is today - that’s fact. These Fox Mustangs will always have a following and their values are reflecting that now and will in the future.

SN95’s have their place - more so the Cobras and Saleen’s than the base GT’s. The SN95 was still a Fox with just a different body shell and interior. It rode on the same chassis and used the same chassis aftermarket parts as the prior 79-93 Fox Mustangs. 1994-95 was the last years of the pushrod 5.0’s in a Mustang, so granted the body style isn’t the best, the fact they were still 5.0’s and easily modified is why these are now increasing in value as well.

The 96-03 SN95 Cobras will will always hold their value. More so the 2003-04 Cobra out of all, because of the “Terminator” status and being the highest available HP Mustang of the time with a factory built supercharger that EVERYONE wanted and loved. The 2003-04 Cobra put the 2000 Cobra R to shame as far as bottoming out the 00 R’s vakue. People were paying in excess of $75k for a 00 R, which was touted as being THE Mustang to top all others…. Then the 2003/94 Cobra popped everyone’s cherry and those who paid $75k+ for an R lost their asses on the so called “investment”. Consumers could pick up a 2003/04 Terminator and have MUCH MORE fun for nearly half the cost of a 00 R. Hell, 2000 Cobra R owners were still beat up until the last 5 years where many are just starting to break even IF they were original owners who paid in excess of MSRP. You can still find a 03/04 Cobra today for under $30k if you’re looking and still have a lot of fun with it. I’d expect excellent to prime condition models of the 03/04 Cobra to easily fetch $50k within the next 3-5 years.

The S197’s - this is when the Mustang starting taking design elements and shape to the Classic fastbacks…. IMO, these will start popping in value over the next 5-10 years. I’m already seeing the S197 Shelby’s pop as well as the B302’s. You can still find good deals if really searching past the outlandish prices being asked now - but the S197 has a timeless exterior design which will keep these in the collectors que.

S550’s are still too common (right now), but the genuine 50th Anniversary, Bullitt, Shelby’s and new Mach 1’s will hold their values, depending on how low of a Chassis build number, condition, accrued miles, paperwork trails and Ford documentation. The base GT’s or even V6, or EB w/PP will not see any significant values - unless they’re something truly extraordinary. They’re not numbered, they’re cookie cut and far from being “limited”.

 

[hellohello123]

wow, that is amazing info thanks!

coming from a big but part time and inexperienced fan
obviously the 60s ones will forever be god like, but i was surprised by your comments about the 1979-94 having a huge following, but I get it now its not about the cosmetics

i am kind of disappointed about the non special s550, i was hoping that it would become a classic but it does make sense

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