1988 Ford Thunderbird
1988 Ford Thunderbird sold for a median of $12,000 over the last 12 months, based on 5 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $9,900 and $13,200. 35 currently for sale.
1988 Ford Thunderbird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $3.8k | $2.6k–$4.4k | 5 | 7 |
| 1986 | $8.1k | $7.8k–$12k | 4 | 14 |
| 1987 | $15k | $10k–$20k | 14 | 15 |
| 1988 | $13k | $8.8k–$17k | 14 | 35 |
| 1989 | $11k | $6.7k–$24k | 4 | 12 |
| 1990 | $13k | $11k–$18k | 9 | 27 |
| 1991 | $40k | – | 1 | 6 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1988 Ford Thunderbird by version
- Thunderbird 9th Gen
- $13k median, 14 sales in 3 years, 34 for sale
Recent 1988 Ford Thunderbird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport Bill Elliott Signature Edition Jul 23, 2026, Low Miles No Miles | $12,000 | 67,050 | Low Miles No Miles |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jul 23, 2026, Mecum | $9,900 | 73,666 | Mecum |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jun 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $16,000 | 35,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jan 9, 2026, Mecum | $13,200 | 68,719 | Mecum |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Coupe Oct 30, 2025, Mecum | $6,600 | 39,947 | Mecum |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jul 22, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $4,800 | 69,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jun 9, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $13,460 | 15,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 20, 2025 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Mach 1 May 20, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $23,000 | 20,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 14, 2025 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX May 14, 2025, Mecum | $18,700 | 86 | Mecum |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Oct 16, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $22,000 | 8,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Aug 9, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $5,500 | 174,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jan 25, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $16,200 | 38,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Jan 8, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $17,750 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport 5.0 Oct 27, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $8,500 | 38,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sep 30, 2023, Barrett-Jackson | $6,600 | 23,595 | Barrett-Jackson |
Listings
125 1988 Ford Thunderbird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 35 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 much does a 1988 Ford Thunderbird cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1988 Ford Thunderbird sold for a median of $12,000 across 5 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $9,900 and $13,200. There are 35 currently for sale.
How many 1988 Ford Thunderbird listings are for sale right now?
There are 35 1988 Ford Thunderbird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.