1981 Ford Thunderbird
1981 Ford Thunderbird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $12k | $7.5k–$17k | 17 | 19 |
| 1979 | $6.1k | $5k–$9.1k | 9 | 23 |
| 1980 | $6k | – | 1 | 4 |
| 1981 | $4.1k | – | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | $9.8k | – | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | $11k | – | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | $8.1k | – | 2 | 11 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 Ford Thunderbird by version
- Thunderbird 8th Gen
- $4.1k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
Recent 1981 Ford Thunderbird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1981 Ford Thunderbird Heritage Edition Dec 5, 2024, Mecum | $2,750 | 5,794 | Mecum |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 1981 Ford Thunderbird Heritage Edition Oct 17, 2024, Mecum | $5,500 | 5,682 | Mecum |
| Nov 12, 2022 | 1981 Ford Thunderbird Nov 12, 2022, Mecum | $3,300 | – | Mecum |
Listings
9 1981 Ford Thunderbird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1981 Ford Thunderbird listings are for sale right now?
There are 2 1981 Ford Thunderbird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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