Ford Mustang LX 5.0

1987 to 1993 · Coupe

A 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 cost $10,835 new. Over the past 12 months, 46 have sold publicly at a median of $19,125. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,800 to $80,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$20,700

High confidence · $10K to $37K

4.4% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $19,125
Sales · 12 mo: 46
Original MSRP: $10,835Up 91% since new

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Sold$45,250 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$45,250 · 882 mi · Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic

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109 sales · 35 unsoldmedian $19kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 sales with photographs

Sold $17,250

1990 · Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic · 54,000 mi

Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $26,000

1993 · Reef Blue Clearcoat Metallic · 18,000 mi

Sep 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $17,500

1989 · Black · 8,000 mi

Sep 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $14,900

1993 · Vibrant White · 68,000 mi

Sep 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $12,500

1989 · Black · 109,000 mi

Aug 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $26,500

1990 · Deep Emerald Green Metallic · 3,000 mi

Aug 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every Fox Body

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026

Every Fox Body. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
	LX 5.01987 to 1993	Cobra R1993	SVT Cobra1993	SVO1984 to 1986	GT Convertible1983 to 1993	GT1979 to 1993
Shifty Estimate	$20,700	Not enough sales yet	$73,800	$14,700	$27,700	$23,300
Sold median	$19,12546 sales	No sale	$63,50021 sales	$14,0504 sales	$21,0007 sales	$21,500113 sales
12-month move	Down 4.4%	Too few sales to call	Up 18.8%	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Down 2.4%
For sale	None	None	None	None	None	None

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Specifications

Engine: V8, 5.0L
Power: 225 hp
Torque: 300 lb-ft
0 to 60: 6.2 s
Top speed: 140 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $10,835

Common questions

How much does a Ford Mustang LX 5.0 cost?

What is a 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $20,700, down 4.4% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 46 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Ford Mustang LX 5.0 a good investment?

It has appreciated 91% against its $10,835 list price. Values are down 4.4% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,800 to $80,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Ford Mustang LX 5.0 have sold?

Shifty has 109 public sales of the Ford Mustang LX 5.0 on file. The earliest was on Jun 1, 2023.

What has a Ford Mustang LX 5.0 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$45,250Oct 19, 2026Electric Red Clearcoat Metallic · 882 mi
$17,250Oct 1, 2026Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic · 54,000 mi
$26,000Sep 27, 2026Reef Blue Clearcoat Metallic · 18,000 mi

About the 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

The Fox-body Mustang LX 5.0 represents Ford's return to performance credibility after the malaise era. With its 225hp 5.0-liter Windsor V8 and lightweight construction, the LX delivered genuine muscle car performance at an accessible price point. The stripped-down LX trim actually made it the purist's choice over the heavier GT, offering the same drivetrain in a cleaner package. These cars became the foundation of the modern tuner movement, with their simple, robust architecture proving endlessly modifiable. The notchback coupes are particularly sought after today for their structural rigidity and sleeper appeal. While convertibles command premiums for their rarity, the hatchbacks offer the best balance of performance and practicality. Clean, unmodified examples are increasingly rare as most have been heavily modified over the decades. The '93 Cobra represents the pinnacle of the Fox platform, but standard LX 5.0s remain one of the most affordable entries into serious American muscle collecting.

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