1957 Ford Thunderbird 'E-Bird' Convertible
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 17, 2013, offered with no reserve.
$74,250Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $67,500, 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
- Chassis
- E7FH173594
- 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
Above the middle half of 321 comparable sales, 69% over its top.
Middle half of sales$22,000 to $40,000
Median$29,000
Sales behind it321Likely
From 321 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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-CodeBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 6, 2026 | $63,300 |
| 22-Years-Owned, Factory-Supercharged 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 4, 2026 | $156,000 |
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $41,000 |
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $7,800 |
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $50,000 |
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $39,000 |
| Supercharged 350-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 23, 2026 | $28,000 |
| 1957 Ford Thunderbird 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 14, 2026 | $17,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 17, 2013 | Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $74,250 | |
| Jan. 16, 2022 | Did not sellBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $54,000 high bid | |
| Aug. 17, 2024 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $50,000 |