1961 Ford Thunderbird Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Ford Thunderbird has a current market value of $17,696, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,000 to $43,000. 6 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is currently for sale from $24,995 to $24,995.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $18,700 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | $11,000 | 90,000 mi |
| May 14, 2026 | $20,900 | 41,146 mi |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $34,100 | 2,069 mi |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $10,000 | 16,000 mi |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $14,000 | 103,563 mi |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $18,900 | 98,000 mi |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $15,500 | 77,000 mi |
| May 27, 2024 | $21,250 | 78,000 mi |
| May 25, 2024 | $11,750 | 200 mi |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $17,000 | 300 mi |
| May 5, 2022 | $16,000 | 47,000 mi |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $12,250 | 56,000 mi |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $17,700 | 94,000 mi |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $21,500 | 21,000 mi |
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1961 Ford Thunderbird — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1961 Ford Thunderbird worth?
The 1961 Ford Thunderbird has a market value of approximately $17,696, based on 18 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,000 and $43,000.
How many 1961 Ford Thunderbird sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 sales in total.
Is the 1961 Ford Thunderbird appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1961 Ford Thunderbird on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
There is currently 1 1961 Ford Thunderbird for sale, priced from $24,995 to $24,995. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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