1988 Ford Mustang GT

VIN 1FABP45E9JF249420 GOOD DEAL · $651 below typical price Magnolia, TX
Listed at
$17,849
typical market $18,500 · 11 comps

This 1988 Ford Mustang GT is listed at $17,849 with 61,000 miles in Magnolia, TX.

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Market price range

Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $17,849
Below market
$12,900
Typical price
$18,500
Above market
$35,000

This vehicle: $17,849 — $651 below the typical market price ($18,500)

Asking $17,849 · typical market price $18,500 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 5, 2026 · $17,849 Aug 11, 2026 · $17,849

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FABP45E9JF249420, spanning 6 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Cool Cars and Classics Magnolia, TX 77354 $17,849 61,000 mi 2026-08-05

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Cool Cars and Classics Magnolia, TX 77354 $17,999 61,000 mi 2026-08-05

What would this 1988 Ford Mustang GT cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$318
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,785 down
Amount financed
$16,064
Total interest
$3,016

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FABP45E9JF249420
Trim
GT
Engine
5.0L · V8
Horsepower
225
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1988
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1988 Ford Mustang likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $24,850

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1988 Ford Mustang has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 08E050000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E025000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E012000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1988 Ford Mustang from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 31, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1988 Ford Mustang over the last 5 months — the market firmed $2,255 in that span.

Nov Mar Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
November 2025 $15,995
March 2026 $17,676
June 2026 $18,896
July 2026 $19,500
August 2026 $18,250

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2026 5,457 $41,299 100%
2025 1,429 $45,997 111% 8,753 mi
2024 1,790 $38,164 92% 27,473 mi
2023 324 $29,807 72% 35,677 mi
2022 577 $36,995 90% 35,099 mi
2021 671 $34,549 84% 43,872 mi
2020 667 $29,900 72% 52,609 mi
2019 832 $26,900 65% 59,861 mi

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