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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2025.

$627,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $570,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

Photo: Mecum Auctions

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Ford Mustang
Generation
Mustang first generation
Version
Mustang Boss 429
Gearbox
Manual
Condition
Excellent (2)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 40 comparable sales, 24% over its top.

Middle half of sales$275,000 to $460,000
Median$360,500
Sales behind it40Likely

From 40 sales of the Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Mustang first generation) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $275,000 and $460,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429Barrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$390,000
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429Bring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$360,000
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429Bring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$410,000
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 FastbackMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$600,000
1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$400,000
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 FastbackMecum, April 5, 2025MecumApril 5, 2025$250,000
1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 429Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$425,000
1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 FastbackMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$320,000

Options

Factory options named in the listing, matched to our catalogue.Likely