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1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 30, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,553Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Ford Fairlane
Generation
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
M6KT100570
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

Below the middle half of 160 comparable sales, 213% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$20,500 to $38,000
Median$27,000
Sales behind it160Likely

From 160 sales of the Ford Fairlane 1955 to 1961 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,500 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Ford Fairlane Town SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$9,700
1956 Ford Fairlane SunlinerMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$40,000
1956 Ford Fairlane SunlinerMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$22,000
351-Powered 1956 Ford Fairlane Club SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$25,000
1956 FORD FAIRLANE VICTORIA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$27,500
1956 Ford Fairlane SunlinerMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$100,000
1956 Ford Fairlane SunlinerMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$32,000
1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria SkylinerMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$25,500