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1957 Ford Thunderbird 'E-Code'

Sold at RM Sotheby's on May 12, 2018, offered with no reserve.

$56,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,089, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Version
Thunderbird E-Code
Chassis
E7FH229347

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 19 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$41,000 to $74,150
Median$52,500
Sales behind it19Likely

From 19 sales of the Ford Thunderbird E-Code (Thunderbird 1955 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $41,000 and $74,150.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-CodeBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$63,300
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$41,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$30,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code ConvertibleMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$41,000
Original-Owner 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-CodeBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$40,000
53-Years-Owned 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-CodeBring a Trailer, April 29, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 29, 2026$52,500
1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD E-CODE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 18, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 18, 2026$160,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$105,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 12, 2018Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$56,100
May 16, 2024SoldMecumMecum$62,700