1959 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$34,720Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $31,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1959
- Make and model
- Ford Thunderbird
- Generation
- Thunderbird 1958 to 1960
- Version
- Thunderbird 1958 to 1960
- Chassis
- H9YH166525
- Condition
- Excellent (2)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 48 comparable sales, 7% over its top.
Middle half of sales$10,950 to $28,875
Median$15,705
Sales behind it48Likely
From 48 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1958 to 1960 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,950 and $28,875.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird HardtopMecum, May 8, 2026 | Mecum | May 8, 2026 | $10,500 |
| 1959 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 17, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | April 17, 2026 | $32,000 |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird CoupeBring a Trailer, April 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 5, 2026 | $9,700 |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleBring a Trailer, March 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 19, 2026 | $19,500 |
| 36-Years-Owned 1959 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 22, 2025 | $43,000 |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Nov. 13, 2025 | Mecum | Nov. 13, 2025 | $17,500 |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 3, 2025 | $10,550 |
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird HardtopMecum, Oct. 30, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 30, 2025 | $23,000 |