1987 Ford Thunderbird

VIN 1FABP64W4HH161783 Bellingham, WA
Listed at
$19,499

This 1987 Ford Thunderbird is listed at $19,499 with 1,505 miles in Bellingham, WA.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $200 (−1.0%) over 6 months.

Feb 28, 2026 · $19,699 Aug 29, 2026 · $19,499

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 1FABP64W4HH161783, spanning 6 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Imports & Classics Bellingham, WA 98225 $19,499 1,505 mi 2026-08-20
Imports and Classics Bellingham, WA 98225 $19,699 1,505 mi 2026-02-28

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Imports & Classics Bellingham, WA 98225 $19,999 1,505 mi 2026-08-20
Imports and Classics Bellingham, WA 98225 $20,199 1,505 mi 2026-08-19

What would this 1987 Ford Thunderbird cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $19,499 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$347
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,950 down
Amount financed
$17,549
Total interest
$3,271

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FABP64W4HH161783
Engine
2.3L · V4
Horsepower
145
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1987
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
18
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
$2,580 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1987 Ford Thunderbird likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,900
Insurance $5,950
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $25,850

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1987 Ford Thunderbird has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year
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  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
    NHTSA campaign 87V139000

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 1987 Ford Thunderbird from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

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
2005 86 $15,996 100% 66,158 mi
2004 130 $14,838 93% 62,342 mi
2003 160 $13,998 88% 68,505 mi
2002 380 $15,097 94% 60,884 mi

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