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1957 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2025.

$51,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $47,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Ford Fairlane
Generation
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Version
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
D7FC158145
Condition
Good (3)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 103 comparable sales, 24% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,150 to $38,000
Median$28,000
Sales behind it103Likely

From 103 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 $21,150 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
26-Years-Owned 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 SunlinerBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$21,300
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 SunlinerMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$38,000
1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SUNLINERBarrett-Jackson, April 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 24, 2025$31,000
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 27, 2024$20,250
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$18,250
1957 Ford Fairlane SunlinerMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$38,000
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$71,500
1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$25,250

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 19, 2008SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$79,750
July 30, 2011SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$63,250
March 20, 2025Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$51,700