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1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

  • Chassis Number: P6FH154693
This fully restored Thunderbird was originally restored in 1984. Several years later, it was given another restoration. It is finished in metallic Thunderbird Gray, which was available only in 1956. It was finished with such desirable options and conveniences as power steering, power brakes, power windows, a removable hardtop, and the larger and more powerful 312 cubic-inch V-8 engine.

By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2013

2013 RM Auctions - St John's

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000 
Sale Price :
USD $42,900

2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $85,000 
Sale Price :
USD $59,400

1956 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird

(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh310196
Sold for USD$38,500
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh295490
Sold for USD$47,300
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh268893
Sold for USD$30,800
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Sold for USD$60,500
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: P6FH198308
Sold for USD$49,500
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: P6FH272407
Sold for USD$66,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh236744
Sold for USD$30,002
  2024 Mecum : Houston
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh209786
Sold for USD$55,000
  2024 Mecum : Glendale
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird P-Code
Chassis#: P6FH302648
Sold for USD$31,360
  2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER
Chassis#: P6FH272419
Sold for USD$385,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: AZ393357
Sold for USD$37,400
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: P6FH352860
Sold for USD$82,500
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: P6FH343706
Sold for USD$148,500
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
KRIS JENNERS 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: P6FH329794
Sold for USD$49,500
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: m6fh352852
Sold for USD$45,100
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: m6fh273582
Sold for USD$17,600
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh159692
Sold for USD$32,450
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh192789
Sold for USD$33,000
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh203929
Sold for USD$28,600
  2023 Mecum : Kansas City
 
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Chassis#: p6fh198313
Sold for USD$42,900
  2023 Mecum : Chattanooga
 

Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction

1956 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1956 Ford ThunderbirdP6FH3498212024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream $50,000$70,000
1956 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleP6FH2688932024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction   
1956 Ford Thunderbirdp6fh2523732024 Mecum : Houston$22,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird RoadsterP6FH2855952024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale   
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertiblep6fh3246562024 Mecum : Kissimmee$22,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertiblep6fh3163462023 Mecum : Dallas$40,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertiblep6fh2677602023 Mecum : Indy$40,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbirdp6fh2523732023 Mecum : Houston$44,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2023 Mecum : Glendale$30,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga$52,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2022 Mecum : Chicago$27,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2022 Mecum : Houston   
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$90,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021   
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee   
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum : Dallas$25,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction   
1956 Ford ThunderbirdP6FH2086632020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction $35,000$45,000
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special$60,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special$45,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special$37,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum : Indy$46,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum : Glendale$30,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Carlisle Auctions : Winter AutoFest   
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$27,500  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$65,000$65,000$80,000
1956 Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleP6F H2932982019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World $28,000$35,000
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2019 Mecum : Dallas$50,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg$27,000  
1956 Ford Thunderbird 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis   

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