1956 Ford Thunderbird Market Value & Price History
The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a current market value of $25,558, based on 118 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $12,250 to $120,000. 38 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $79,888 to $138,070. Sold prices are down 1.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | $26,500 | 80,000 mi |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $26,250 | 100,000 mi |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $17,250 | 76,000 mi |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $15,250 | 17,000 mi |
| May 29, 2026 | $21,500 | 83,000 mi |
| May 15, 2026 | $41,800 | 1,474 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $29,700 | 30,373 mi |
| Apr 17, 2026 | $25,750 | 36,000 mi |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $33,000 | 7,038 mi |
| Apr 9, 2026 | $15,400 | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $28,600 | 62,721 mi |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $30,250 | 1,013 mi |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $26,750 | 11,000 mi |
| Jan 24, 2026 | $33,500 | 13,000 mi |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $82,500 | 13 mi |
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1956 Ford Thunderbird — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird worth?
The 1956 Ford Thunderbird has a market value of approximately $25,558, based on 118 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $12,250 and $120,000.
How many 1956 Ford Thunderbird sell per year?
38 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 119 sales in total.
Is the 1956 Ford Thunderbird appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird are down 1.2% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1956 Ford Thunderbird on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1956 Ford Thunderbird?
There are currently 2 1956 Ford Thunderbird for sale, priced from $79,888 to $138,070. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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