1971 Mercury Cougar
1971 Mercury Cougar sold for a median of $23,100 over the last 12 months, based on 7 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $12,100 and $23,925. 7 currently for sale.
1971 Mercury Cougar against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | $21k | $17k–$33k | 32 | 20 |
| 1969 | $42k | $23k–$83k | 40 | 35 |
| 1970 | $50k | $22k–$80k | 23 | 23 |
| 1971 | $17k | $13k–$24k | 16 | 7 |
| 1972 | $17k | $12k–$22k | 5 | 17 |
| 1973 | $18k | $15k–$22k | 21 | 17 |
| 1974 | $11k | – | 3 | 0 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1971 Mercury Cougar by version
- Cougar 2nd Gen
- $17k median, 16 sales in 3 years, 7 for sale
Recent 1971 Mercury Cougar auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 429 Cobra Jet Sep 12, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $66,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible Apr 16, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $11,550 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible Apr 10, 2026, Mecum | $23,650 | 76,425 | Mecum |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible Apr 9, 2026, Mecum | $23,100 | 58,829 | Mecum |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible Mar 18, 2026, Mecum | $24,200 | 58,826 | Mecum |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Jan 21, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $12,650 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Jan 11, 2026, Mecum | $9,350 | 92,479 | Mecum |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible Oct 3, 2025, Mecum | $9,900 | 66,876 | Mecum |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Sep 18, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $16,300 | 99,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 15, 2025 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible May 15, 2025, Mecum | $17,600 | 77,771 | Mecum |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Mar 18, 2025, Mecum | $20,350 | 35,084 | Mecum |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Aug 12, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $14,750 | 99,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible Jan 26, 2024, Barrett-Jackson | $165,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1971 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible Jan 8, 2024, Mecum | $17,050 | 98,163 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible Sep 22, 2023, Mecum | $49,500 | 50,998 | Mecum |
Listings
72 1971 Mercury Cougar vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 7 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 1971 Mercury Cougar cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1971 Mercury Cougar sold for a median of $23,100 across 7 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $12,100 and $23,925. There are 7 currently for sale.
How many 1971 Mercury Cougar listings are for sale right now?
There are 7 1971 Mercury Cougar listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.