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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 8, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$42,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $39,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Version
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
D7FH182442
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 264 comparable sales, 6% over its top.

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
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$39,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$50,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$7,800
1957 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$25,250
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$33,000
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$55,000
1957 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$22,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$30,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 8, 2022Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$42,900
June 26, 2026SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$29,700
Sept. 24, 2026SoldMecumMecum$36,300