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1959 Edsel Corsair

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 31, 2014, offered with no reserve.

$29,150Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Edsel Corsair
Generation
Corsair (1958 to 1959)
Version
Corsair (1958 to 1959)
Chassis
B9UR739235
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

Above the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 10% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,445 to $24,000
Median$22,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Edsel Corsair (1958 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,445 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
55-Years-Family-Owned 1959 Edsel Corsair ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$16,445
1959 EDSEL CORSAIR CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$24,000
1959 Edsel Corsair Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$23,805
1959 Edsel Corsair ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$24,001
1959 Edsel Corsair ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$18,000
1959 Edsel Corsair Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, June 28, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 28, 2025$9,800
1959 Edsel Corsair SedanMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$2,300
1959 Edsel Corsair ConvertibleBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$95,000