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1988 Ford Thunderbird LX

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 14, 2025.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, 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
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1FABP62F8JH240656
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 98 comparable sales, 3% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,000 to $16,475
Median$11,075
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 $16,475.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$5,600
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$4,800
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
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$12,000
1987 Ford Thunderbird LXBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2025$5,400
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo CoupeBring a Trailer, June 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2025$13,460