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1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$85,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $78,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Ford Mustang
Generation
Mustang first generation
Version
Mustang (six or V8)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
6T09C162866
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 519 comparable sales, 73% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,000 to $45,000
Median$29,000
Sales behind it519Likely

From 519 sales of the Ford Mustang (six or V8) (Mustang first generation) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,000 and $45,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Ford Mustang CoupeCars & Bids, Oct. 28, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 28, 2026$16,250
1966 Ford Mustang ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1966 FORD MUSTANGBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$8,000
1966 Ford Mustang CoupeMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$31,000
30-Years-Owned 1966 Ford Mustang ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$14,500
Single-Family-Owned 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 7, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 7, 2026$18,500
1966 Ford Mustang CoupeCars & Bids, June 1, 2026Cars & BidsJune 1, 2026$15,500
1966 Ford Mustang CoupeCars & Bids, May 21, 2026Cars & BidsMay 21, 2026$25,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 2, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$50,500 high bid
May 13, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$85,800