1980-present
2 variants
8 sources
1980-present Ford Thunderbird Ford Thunderbird MKVIII
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
29 sold at auction, median $8,111. 58 total results tracked from 8 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
58
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
29
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
3
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$8,111
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$6,600
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$10,900
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$500
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$21,500
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $8,111 |
| 25th percentile | $6,600 |
| 75th percentile | $10,900 |
| Low sale | $500 |
| High sale | $21,500 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe | Cars & Bids | $8,195 | Sold |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird Coupe | Mecum | $18,700 | Sold |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 8k-Mile 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $22,575 | Sold |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | Cars & Bids | $8,400 | Sold |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 12k-Mile 1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage Edition 5.0 | Bring a Trailer | $2,333 | Sold |
| Mar 16, 2024 | 1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan 5.0 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $8,517 | Sold |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport | Cars & Bids | $11,235 | Sold |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 1986 Ford Thunderbird Elan 5.0 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $7,350 | Sold |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $14,438 | Sold |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $6,579 | Sold |
| May 22, 2023 | BaT Auction: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $750 | Sold |
| Mar 23, 2023 | BaT Auction: 3k-Mile 1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport | Bring a Trailer | $13,650 | Sold |
| Jan 9, 2023 | BaT Auction: 16k-Mile 1984 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $9,870 | Sold |
| Aug 2, 2022 | BaT Auction: 1980 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $8,190 | Sold |
| Feb 21, 2022 | BaT Auction: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila Edition at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $7,770 | Sold |
| Oct 23, 2021 | BaT Auction: 1985 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe | Mecum | $10,890 | Sold |
| May 18, 2021 | BaT Auction: 1984 Ford Thunderbird at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $4,750 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (114 HP) | 38l-v6-4at-rwd-114-hp-8820 |
| 4.2L V8 4AT RWD (113 HP) | 42l-v8-4at-rwd-113-hp-8824 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.