1956 Ford Thunderbird
1956 Ford Thunderbird sold for a median of $29,975 over the last 12 months, based on 48 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $21,350 and $39,815. 175 currently for sale.
1956 Ford Thunderbird against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | $25k | $21k–$31k | 116 | 133 |
| 1956 | $31k | $24k–$42k | 146 | 175 |
| 1957 | $35k | $26k–$50k | 279 | 262 |
| 1958 | $20k | $15k–$31k | 15 | 15 |
| 1959 | $18k | $11k–$26k | 26 | 55 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1956 Ford Thunderbird by version
- Thunderbird 1st Gen
- $31k median, 146 sales in 3 years, 173 for sale
Recent 1956 Ford Thunderbird auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Oct 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,070 | 79,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $20,900 | 23,933 | Mecum |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Oct 9, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $39,200 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Sep 25, 2026, eBay | $15,000 | 74,065 | eBay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $36,850 | 19,402 | Mecum |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $39,600 | 10,233 | Mecum |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 24, 2026, Mecum | $20,900 | 93,372 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project Sep 22, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,100 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Mecum | $10,450 | 71,080 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Mecum | $19,800 | 76,470 | Mecum |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Sep 15, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $41,280 | – | RM Sotheby's |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 11, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $33,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 10, 2026, Barrett-Jackson | $33,000 | – | Barrett-Jackson |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project Sep 2, 2026, Hagerty | $24,500 | 89,600 | Hagerty |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Aug 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,500 | 59,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
1,456 1956 Ford Thunderbird vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 175 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1956 Ford Thunderbird cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1956 Ford Thunderbird sold for a median of $29,975 across 48 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $21,350 and $39,815. There are 175 currently for sale.
How many 1956 Ford Thunderbird listings are for sale right now?
There are 175 1956 Ford Thunderbird listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.