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1997 Ford Thunderbird

PublicSurplusVehicles📍Upland, CA

Current bid:

$500

Time Left

6d 5h

Ends Nov 9, 2026

Current bid
$500
Buyer's premium (est. ~7%)
$35
Sales tax (est. 7.3%)
$39

Premium estimated at this bid (0-10% on this source; confirm on the listing) - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.

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The vehicle

Condition

From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.

Market demand: Vehicles in California sell about 89% of the time, typically ~17 bids. Based on 3,257 completed sales over the last year.

Seller

City of Upland

Condition: As-is

Full Description

Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Thunderbird Mileage: 117436 VIN: 1FALP62W8VH144925 Engine: 4.6 Li 8V Transmission: 4 Automatic Condition: FAIR Vehicle registration is valid until June 2026 ( any past due registration fees are the responsibility of the buyer). PREVIEW/INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 , 2026 FROM 9:00 AM-10:00 AM. Please review pictures. VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 8:00-2:00 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. **NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT** *VEHICLES WILL NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT* NO PHONE CALLS. All questions will only be answered by clicking on view/ask a question (upper right side of this page). KEY(S) AVAILABLE , VEHICLE MAY HAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DAMAGE, PLEASE SEE PICTURES. The vehicle history is unknown. The mileage listed has not been verified. The vehicles are being sold as lien vehicles. No Maintenance ALLOWED on site No Warranties Or Guarantees Implied Note: Any vehicle purchased and not picked up within 7 business days will be subject to storage fees at $82.00 a day and lien. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WITHOUT A TITLE. ****ALL OUT OF STATE BUYERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RESEARCH THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATION LAWS FOR PURCHASING AN OUT OF STATE VEHICLE**** ****** *****VEHICLE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS ***** BUYER S AGREEMENT FOR ALL PUBLIC AUCTION VEHICLES The State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulations, states that the buyer is responsible for any and all past due and incurred registration fees . The buyer must register the vehicle into his/her name, within five (5) days of the sale of the vehicle. Vehicle Code VC5602 and VC5900. The buyer is responsible for all mechanical repairs, costs, and smog. The buyer is aware at the time of the sale that the vehicle is sold AS IS . The Upland Police Department is not responsible for any omissions or errors in the description of vehicles being offered for sale. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to inspect and ensure the item is to their satisfaction concerning the details and condition of the item offered before purchasing. The buyer is informed all sales are final. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN, FOR ANY REASON. The buyer acknowledges that the purchase of a vehicle at public auction is for their sole use , and is therefore subject to prosecution and penalties if in violation of Vehicle Code section VC12120. Specifically, only a licensed dealer, or the registered owner of record shall sell or offer for sale a vehicle. Any violation of the above mentioned laws and vehicle code regulations, will result in arrest for unlicensed activity per Vehicle Code VC11700. Specifically, no person shall act as a dealer, without having first been issued a license as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, section VC11701. **PLEASE NOTE: STAFF WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST BUYERS WITH LOADING OR REMOVAL OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, ITEMS.** Successful bidder will be responsible to provide all labor and equipment needed to safely remove. Vehicle Sales: City of Upland does not warrant conformity of vehicles to the requirements of the California Vehicle Code. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 24007.5 notice is given that all buyers of vehicles must obtain a certificate of compliance for smog control devices prior to registration. The document certifies the vehicle complies with applicable Health and Safety Code requirements. Purchases by dealers and vehicles sold for dismantling or for exclusive off-highway use are exempt from this requirement. SALES TAX & REGISTRATION FEES, if applicable, is to be paid to DMV when registering the vehicle. Note: Click on pictures below to view larger image

Pickup / shipping information

Upland, CA 91786

City of Upland

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