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1961 Ford Starliner Custom Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$93,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $85,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Ford Galaxie
Generation
Galaxie 1959 to 1964
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1U53X111959
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

Above the middle half of 123 comparable sales, 114% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,750 to $39,750
Median$28,500
Sales behind it123Likely

From 123 sales of the Ford Galaxie 1959 to 1964 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,750 and $39,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
25-Years-Owned, Customized 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$23,500
1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Door Town Sedan 352Bring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$5,900
1961 Ford Galaxie SunlinerMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$27,000
1961 Ford Galaxie SunlinerMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$53,000
1961 FORD STARLINER CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$47,000
1961 Ford Galaxie HardtopMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$31,000
Single-Family-Owned, 390-Powered 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$20,500
1960 Ford Galaxie StarlinerMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000