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1969 Ford Thunderbird

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 10, 2026.

$27,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $25,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Version
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
9Y84N130244
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 29 comparable sales, 79% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,300 to $14,000
Median$8,800
Sales behind it29Likely

From 29 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,300 and $14,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Ford Thunderbird HardtopBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$13,000
1970 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$16,000
1970 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$16,000
1967 Ford Thunderbird HardtopBring a Trailer, May 16, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 16, 2026$4,500
Single-Family-Owned, 35k-Mile 1967 Ford Thunderbird HardtopBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$10,000
1972 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 19, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 19, 2026$12,000
1972 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2025$7,800
1972 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 14, 2025$7,600