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1961 Ford Sunliner

Sold at RM Sotheby's on March 18, 2012.

$46,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $42,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Ford Fairlane
Generation
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Version
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Chassis
1J55X164268
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 104 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,225 to $38,000
Median$28,000
Sales behind it104Likely

From 104 sales of the Ford Fairlane 1955 to 1961 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,225 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Single-Family-Owned 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$22,500
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$27,000
1959 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SKYLINERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$32,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Jan. 11, 2026MecumJan. 11, 2026$37,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2025$22,250
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$55,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$57,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2025$30,400

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 18, 2012Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$46,750
March 30, 2019Did not sellRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
Jan. 9, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$45,000 high bid
Jan. 9, 2026SoldMecumMecum$58,300