Misallocation

1955 Ford Thunderbird

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Sept. 2, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$22,550Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Version
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base)
Chassis
P5FH130534

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 264 comparable sales, 7% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,875 to $36,625
Median$28,000
Sales behind it264Likely

From 264 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,875 and $36,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$20,300
1955 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$29,000
22-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$27,800
1955 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$27,000
1955 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$19,000
1955 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$19,250
70-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 30, 2026$25,750
1955 Ford Thunderbird 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$25,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 2, 2012Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$22,550
May 21, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$18,250