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1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 12, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$60,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $55,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957
Version
Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
D7FH393644
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 263 comparable sales, 51% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,750 to $36,500
Median$28,000
Sales behind it263Likely

From 263 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1955 to 1957 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,750 and $36,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$39,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$50,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$7,800
1957 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$25,250
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$33,000
1957 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$22,000
1957 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 13, 2026MecumAug. 13, 2026$30,000
1957 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$19,995