Misallocation

1985 Ford Thunderbird Elan 5.0

Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 27, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$3,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Miles shown
78,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1FABP46F2FH175017
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 84% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,000 to $16,875
Median$11,375
Sales behind it98Likely

From 98 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,000 and $16,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Ford Thunderbird Sport CoupeMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$7,250
1985 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$3,400
1986 Ford Thunderbird NASCARCars & Bids, Oct. 16, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 16, 2026$8,200
1987 Ford Thunderbird LXBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2025$5,400
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeBring a Trailer, March 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 31, 2025$7,000
1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD TURBO COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$18,000
1988 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$5,600
Modified 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 31, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2025$12,250