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65-Years-Family-Owned, 302-Powered 1955 Ford Thunderbird 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 22, 2026.

$21,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Chassis
P5FH163469
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

Below the middle half of 320 comparable sales, 4% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$22,000 to $40,000
Median$29,000
Sales behind it320Likely

From 320 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,000 and $40,000.

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
Supercharged 350-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$28,000
1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-Speed w/OverdriveBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$16,750
22-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$27,800
BluePrint 306-Powered 1955 Ford Thunderbird 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2026$21,250
1955 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$27,000
1955 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$19,000