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1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2026.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Version
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
P5FH232491
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 263 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$21,750 to $36,750
Median$28,000
Sales behind it263Likely

From 263 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,750 and $36,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
22-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$27,800
1955 Ford Thunderbird 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$25,000
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$29,900
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$22,250
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 17, 2025$18,250
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$22,500
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 21, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 21, 2025$18,250
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 24, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2025$25,250