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1959 Ford Fairlane Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Ford Fairlane
Generation
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Version
Fairlane 1955 to 1961
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
B9GS177481
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 103 comparable sales, 381% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,650 to $38,000
Median$28,000
Sales behind it103Likely

From 103 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 $21,650 and $38,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$27,000
1959 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SKYLINERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$32,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Jan. 11, 2026MecumJan. 11, 2026$37,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2025$22,250
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$55,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$57,000
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2025$30,400
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 SkylinerMecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$13,500