1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen
1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen sold for a median of $29,700 over the last 12 months, based on 45 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $21,500 and $39,600. 175 currently for sale.
1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | $25k | $20k–$31k | 118 | 137 |
| 1956 | $31k | $24k–$42k | 146 | 177 |
| 1957 | $35k | $26k–$50k | 279 | 286 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen 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 | $20,900 | 93,372 | 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 | $36,850 | 19,402 | 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 | $19,800 | 76,470 | Mecum |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sep 22, 2026, Mecum | $10,450 | 71,080 | Mecum |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird Sep 15, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $41,005 | – | 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
1,463 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen 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 1st Gen cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen sold for a median of $29,700 across 45 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $21,500 and $39,600. There are 175 currently for sale.
How many 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen listings are for sale right now?
There are 175 1956 Ford Thunderbird 1st Gen listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.