Misallocation

1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 17, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$55,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Ford Thunderbird
Generation
Thunderbird 1964 to 1966
Version
Thunderbird 1964 to 1966
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
5Y85Z141284
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 63 comparable sales, 97% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,500 to $25,376
Median$17,150
Sales behind it63Likely

From 63 sales of the Ford Thunderbird 1964 to 1966 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,500 and $25,376.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$6,500
1965 FORD THUNDERBIRDBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$13,500
1965 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$3,400
1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, April 19, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 19, 2026$7,000
1965 Ford ThunderbirdMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$7,800
1965 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Feb. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 3, 2026$17,150
1965 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Jan. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 14, 2026$15,250
1965 Ford ThunderbirdBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2025$17,777

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 17, 2012Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$55,000
Oct. 8, 2026SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$38,080