1988 Ford Thunderbird Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has a current market value of $15,851, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,650 to $24,250. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is currently for sale from $25,000 to $25,000.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | $16,000 | 35,000 mi |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $13,200 | 68,719 mi |
| Sep 14, 2025 | $17,000 | 7,000 mi |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $13,460 | 15,000 mi |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $22,000 | 8,000 mi |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $16,200 | 38,000 mi |
| Jan 8, 2024 | $17,750 | 47,000 mi |
| Jan 14, 2023 | $15,000 | 25,000 mi |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $24,250 | 15,000 mi |
| Dec 18, 2021 | $20,000 | 313 mi |
| Dec 18, 2021 | $11,000 | 61,000 mi |
| Oct 20, 2020 | $12,500 | 45,000 mi |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $11,500 | 37,000 mi |
| Oct 17, 2019 | $11,569 | 26,000 mi |
| Apr 19, 2019 | $10,650 | 9,000 mi |
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1988 Ford Thunderbird — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 Ford Thunderbird worth?
The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has a market value of approximately $15,851, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,650 and $24,250.
How many 1988 Ford Thunderbird sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.
Is the 1988 Ford Thunderbird appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1988 Ford Thunderbird on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1988 Ford Thunderbird?
There is currently 1 1988 Ford Thunderbird for sale, priced from $25,000 to $25,000. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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