1978 Ford Mustang
1978 Ford Mustang sold for a median of $24,250 over the last 12 months, based on 10 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $17,245 and $32,325. 100 currently for sale.
1978 Ford Mustang against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $11k | – | 2 | 18 |
| 1976 | $19k | $18k–$29k | 6 | 50 |
| 1977 | $14k | $14k–$15k | 5 | 47 |
| 1978 | $22k | $17k–$28k | 26 | 98 |
| 1979 | $33k | $25k–$42k | 13 | 120 |
| 1980 | $3.9k | – | 3 | 44 |
| 1981 | $12k | – | 1 | 59 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Ford Mustang by version
- Mustang Cobra II & King Cobra 2nd Gen
- $22k median, 19 sales in 3 years, 25 for sale
- Mustang 2nd Gen
- $16k median, 7 sales in 3 years, 71 for sale
Recent 1978 Ford Mustang auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra Oct 22, 2026, eBay | $17,000 | 100,000 | eBay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $34,100 | 21,948 | Mecum |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Jul 16, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,000 | 44,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II Jul 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,000 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 15, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra May 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,500 | 2,700 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 15, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra May 15, 2026, Mecum | $50,600 | 8,262 | Mecum |
| May 1, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II May 1, 2026, Hemmings | $16,800 | 95,804 | Hemmings |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II Apr 11, 2026, eBay | $10,000 | – | eBay |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II T-Tops Nov 9, 2025, eBay | $17,980 | 17,919 | eBay |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Oct 31, 2025, Mecum | $22,000 | 36,571 | Mecum |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II V6 Aug 31, 2025, Car & Classic | $13,928 | 63,373 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II 302 5-Speed Aug 31, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Jul 10, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $13,251 | 69,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 14, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II May 14, 2025, Mecum | $19,800 | 30,462 | Mecum |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra Jan 8, 2025, Mecum | $22,000 | 4,007 | Mecum |
Listings
284 1978 Ford Mustang vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 100 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 Ford Mustang cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Ford Mustang sold for a median of $24,250 across 10 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $17,245 and $32,325. There are 100 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Ford Mustang listings are for sale right now?
There are 100 1978 Ford Mustang listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.