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1976 Ford Thunderbird

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 10, 2026.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1976
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997
Version
Thunderbird 1967 to 1997 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6J87A121920
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, 21% 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
1976 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$8,100
1976 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2025$16,500
1976 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$12,100
1976 Ford Thunderbird CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$21,000
1977 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$10,500
1977 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$7,800
1976 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$15,255
1975 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, April 5, 2025MecumApril 5, 2025$5,050