Misallocation

1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 9, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$13,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Version
Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1FABP64T5JH130926
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 16 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$9,799 to $18,500
Median$15,875
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (Thunderbird 1967 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,799 and $18,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$15,750
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$8,900
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$16,000
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2026$17,750
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 27, 2026$20,000
1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD TURBO COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$18,000
1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeCars & Bids, Aug. 15, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 15, 2025$7,805
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$4,800