1989-1997
9 variants
7 sources
1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird FORD Thunderbird(1989 - 1997)
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
26 sold at auction, median $10,500. 34 total results tracked from 7 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
34
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
26
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
2
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$10,500
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$7,450
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$16,375
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$900
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$48,750
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $10,500 |
| 25th percentile | $7,450 |
| 75th percentile | $16,375 |
| Low sale | $900 |
| High sale | $48,750 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 49k-Mile 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L | Bring a Trailer | $5,985 | Sold |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L | Bring a Trailer | $7,875 | Sold |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 49k-Mile 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX | Bring a Trailer | $7,823 | Sold |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 49k-Mile 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX | Bring a Trailer | $7,823 | Sold |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Single-Family-Owned 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $16,800 | Sold |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX | Mecum | $15,400 | Sold |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Limited Edition | Bring a Trailer | $6,563 | Sold |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Ex–Mark Martin 1989 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR Race Car | Bring a Trailer | $17,325 | Sold |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1989 Ford Thunderbird ‘Folgers’ #6 Roush Racing | Collecting Cars | $48,750 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR | Mecum | $12,100 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR | Mecum | $18,150 | Sold |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR | Mecum | $26,620 | Sold |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR | Mecum | $26,620 | Sold |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX | Mecum | $18,150 | Sold |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4 | Cars & Bids | $8,400 | Sold |
| Apr 10, 2023 | BaT Auction: 1997 Ford Thunderbird Mark Martin Edition | Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | Sold |
| Nov 28, 2022 | 1989 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $10,500 | Sold |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX – 4.6L V8 – Automatic – Time Capsule with Only 2k Original Miles! | Acc Auctions | $16,800 | Sold |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Cars & Bids | $24,465 | Sold |
| Sep 27, 2021 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | Mecum | $9,680 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 2.3L 5MT (190 HP) | 23l-5mt-190-hp-8835 |
| 3.8 (213 HP) | 38-213-hp-8837 |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (142 HP) | 38l-v6-4at-rwd-142-hp-8843 |
| 3.8L V6 4AT RWD (233 HP) | 38l-v6-4at-rwd-233-hp-8846 |
| 4.6L V6 4AT RWD (208 HP) | 46l-v6-4at-rwd-208-hp-8845 |
| 4.9L V8 3AT (135 HP) | 49l-v8-3at-135-hp-8814 |
| 5.7L V8 3AT (137 HP) | 57l-v8-3at-137-hp-8816 |
| 6.4 | 64-8807 |
| 6.4L V8 3AT (320 HP) | 64l-v8-3at-320-hp-8809 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.