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1972 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 19, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$13,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Version
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
2J87N181776
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

Inside the middle half of 29 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,300 to $15,255
Median$8,800
Sales behind it29Likely

From 29 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,300 and $15,255.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2025$7,800
1972 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 14, 2025$7,600
1974 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$7,000
1970 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$16,000
1974 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, Jan. 12, 2026MecumJan. 12, 2026$14,000
1974 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2025$5,500
1970 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$16,000
1969 Ford Thunderbird HardtopBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$13,000