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1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$18,150Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Ford Fairlane
Generation
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
H9FC230861
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

Below the middle half of 160 comparable sales, 24% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$20,500 to $38,000
Median$27,000
Sales behind it160Likely

From 160 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 $20,500 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 Galaxie SunlinerMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$37,000
24-Years-Owned 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$14,350
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie SunlinerMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$43,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie SkylinerMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$60,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie SkylinerMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$27,000
55-Years-Owned, 390-Powered 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$22,600
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
Jan. 14, 2026SoldMecumMecum$26,400
May 13, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$18,150
June 26, 2026SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$28,600