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1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 25, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$41,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $38,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1962
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1961 to 1963
Version
Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
2Y89Z157108
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

Inside the middle half of 22 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$30,813 to $64,000
Median$42,125
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster (Thunderbird 1961 to 1963) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $30,813 and $64,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$27,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$160,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$45,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird M-Code Sports RoadsterMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$39,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$33,250
1962 Ford Thunderbird M-Code Sports RoadsterMecum, Aug. 16, 2025MecumAug. 16, 2025$70,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$29,000
1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports RoadsterBring a Trailer, May 14, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2025$35,000