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1972 Ford Gran Torino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 19, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Ford Torino
Generation
Torino 1972 to 1976
Version
Torino 1972 to 1976 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
2A35H333688
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 49% over its top.

Middle half of sales$15,187 to $26,875
Median$19,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Ford Torino 1972 to 1976 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,187 and $26,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Ford Gran TorinoMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$40,000
1972 Ford Torino CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$22,500
1973 Ford Gran TorinoMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$16,500
1976 Ford Gran Torino WagonBring a Trailer, Dec. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 2, 2025$11,249