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1955 FORD CUSTOMLINE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 27, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$66,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $60,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Ford Full-size Ford (1952 to 1959)
Generation
Mainline and Customline (1955 to 1956)
Version
Mainline and Customline (1955 to 1956)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
AZ381472
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 3 comparable sales, 173% over its top.

Middle half of sales$17,250 to $22,000
Median$18,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Full-size Ford (1952 to 1959) Mainline and Customline (1955 to 1956) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,250 and $22,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Ford Customline SedanMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$16,500
1955 Ford CustomlineMecum, Dec. 7, 2024MecumDec. 7, 2024$26,000
1956 Ford CustomlineMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$18,000