Mustang Boss 302 Auction Fails to Meet Reserve
A 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 with a disputed odometer reading drew a top bid of $37,250 on Cars&Bids before the reserve went unmet.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Car Culture
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A 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 did not sell at its Cars&Bids auction, which ended November 2, 2026, after the highest bid of $37,250 failed to meet the reserve. The vendor has also filed a dispute claim with Carfax over the car's 520-mile odometer reading.
Why it matters
The unmet reserve shows the gap between what a seller wants and what buyers will pay for a collectible Mustang. The odometer dispute adds a question about the car's history that affects its value.
The car's 444-horsepower V8 produces 380 pound-feet of torque and carries a 3.73:1 limited-slip rear axle. It rides on 19-inch wheels and was originally priced at $42,995 new.
The players
Cars&Bids
Cars&Bids is an online auction platform that specializes in enthusiast and collectible vehicles.
Carfax
Carfax is a vehicle history reporting service that compiles odometer and title records from across the United States.
The details
The car has a Race Red exterior, a Charcoal Black cabin, and a single owner in the paperwork, with a clean Texas title. The tires carry 2011 date codes, and the car is located in Willis, Texas.
Timeline
The Mustang Boss 302 was a 2013 model year vehicle.
The tires on the car carry 2011 date codes.
The Cars&Bids auction ended on November 2, 2026, without meeting the reserve.
Car Culture Context
The Boss 302 belongs to the S197-generation Mustang, which was built at the Flat Rock, Michigan plant from 2005 to 2014. Auction results for performance variants like this one indicate how collectors are valuing that generation in the used market.
Buyers shopping for a used Boss 302 should check the Carfax record and title history carefully before bidding. A disputed odometer reading can affect both the price a car commands and the financing or insurance terms available to a buyer.
The takeaway
A car's documented history matters as much as its specifications when it comes to resale value. Buyers should verify odometer records and title status before committing to a purchase.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autoevolution.
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