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Ford Thunderbird auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 2,425 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Ford Thunderbird. Across 2,264 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,600. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 495 verified odometer readings sit above 92,356 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 7, 2019, the newest in Oct 26, 2026. The Ford Thunderbird auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Ford Thunderbird stops losing value.

$2,050
Median final bid
$400–$3,488
Middle half
$5,310
Top 10% from
$29,500
Highest
1973 Ford Thunderbird
Sold

1973 Ford Thunderbird

Copart 49832415 3J87A203305

Minor dents & scratches · 64,748 mi · Napa, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jun 23, 2025

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$700 $1,400 $2,100 $2,800 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $2,075

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2005 36
$2,550
2004 67
$2,775
2003 56
$3,400
2002 123
$2,750
1997 43
$300
1996 29
$300

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 476 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
92%
$2,050 2002
Mexico
3%
$350 1996
United Arab Emirates
1%
$2,500 1969
Georgia
0.8%
$4,825 1964
Poland
0.4%
$3,075 1987
El Salvador
0.4%
$2,150 2001
Azerbaijan
0.2%
$6,000 1978
Czechia
0.2%
$2,725 1960
Lebanon
0.2%
$6,300 1968
Lithuania
0.2%
$2,000 1961
Libya
0.2%
$1,700 1966
Panama
0.2%
$2,675 2004
Other countries 1%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 357 sold median $2,150
IAAI 213 sold median $1,700

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Thunderbird by year

2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1940 1923

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Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Ford Thunderbird sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Ford Thunderbird was $2,050; half of the 570 sales went for $400 to $3,488.

Where do Ford Thunderbird cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (92%), Mexico (3%), United Arab Emirates (1%).

Is a Ford Thunderbird cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $2,150, IAAI $1,700.

What should I pay for a salvage Ford Thunderbird?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Ford Thunderbird with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Ford Thunderbird sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Ford Thunderbird final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Ford Thunderbird would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Ford Thunderbird vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Ford Thunderbird

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

Example VIN history →