Misallocation

1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible 5-Speed

Bid to at Bring a Trailer on April 24, 2023. The car did not sell.

$20,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Ford Mustang
Generation
Mustang Fox body
Version
Mustang LX 5.0
Miles shown
12,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1FABP44E5JF226895

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$13,875 to $27,250
Median$19,000
Sales behind it167Likely

From 167 sales of the Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (Mustang Fox body) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,875 and $27,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Notchback 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$17,750
Coyote-Powered 1988 Ford Mustang LX 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$40,000
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2025$17,250
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Notchback 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2025$13,100
4.6L-Powered 1988 Ford Mustang LX Notchback 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 10, 2025$26,202
Supercharged 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$27,250
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2024$6,700
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 5-Speed ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2024$19,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 24, 2023Did not sell (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer12,000$20,500 high bid
Oct. 14, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer13,000$17,500 high bid
May 5, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer13,000$19,750