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1963 Ford Thunderbird

Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 1, 2024.

$49,280Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $44,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1961 to 1963
Version
Thunderbird 1961 to 1963 (base)
Chassis
3Y83Z157028
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 54 comparable sales, 58% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,477 to $27,875
Median$18,700
Sales behind it54Likely

From 54 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1961 to 1963 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,477 and $27,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1963 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2026$30,000
1963 Ford Thunderbird HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2026$13,000
1963 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$8,500
1963 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$24,750
1963 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$41,000
1963 Ford Thunderbird HardtopMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$22,000
1963 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, April 26, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 26, 2026$19,900
1963 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$27,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 1, 2024Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$49,280
May 16, 2026SoldMecumMecum$45,100