Misallocation

1985 Ford Thunderbird

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2025.

$4,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,400, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Version
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1FABP46F4FH173818
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 29 comparable sales, 100% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,800 to $15,255
Median$10,000
Sales behind it29Likely

From 29 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,800 and $15,255.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$5,600
1989 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, March 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 18, 2026$6,800
1979 Ford ThunderbirdCars & Bids, July 2, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 2, 2026$5,000
1992 Ford ThunderbirdCars & Bids, Sept. 14, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 14, 2026$3,750
1979 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, July 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2025$6,300
1977 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$10,500
1977 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$7,800
1976 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$8,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
July 23, 2025Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$4,400
July 23, 2026SoldMecumMecum$8,250