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1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 Fastback

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$90,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $82,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Ford Mustang
Generation
Mustang first generation
Version
Mustang Boss 351
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1F02R210486
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 17 comparable sales, 9% over its top.

Middle half of sales$58,000 to $75,000
Median$65,500
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 sales of the Ford Mustang Boss 351 (Mustang first generation) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $58,000 and $75,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
26-Years-Owned 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$65,500
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2026$75,000
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 12, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2026$59,000
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$54,500
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 FastbackMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$66,000
1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$78,000
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 FastbackMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$80,000
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 FastbackMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$66,000