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1973 Ford Gran Torino

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$18,150Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Ford Torino
Generation
Torino 1972 to 1976
Version
Torino 1972 to 1976 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3A30H284879
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

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,687 to $40,000
Median$31,250
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Ford Torino 1972 to 1976 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,687 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Ford Gran TorinoMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$40,000
1972 Ford Gran TorinoMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$40,000
1972 Ford Torino CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$22,500
1976 Ford Gran Torino WagonBring a Trailer, Dec. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 2, 2025$11,249

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 22, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$14,500
May 17, 2023SoldMecumMecum$28,050
May 9, 2025Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$18,150