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This 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Christies auction of 'Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center.' It is finished in Fiesta Red with matched red and white interior. It has a Fordomatic three-speed gearbox, four-wheel drum brakes, and a 312 cubic-inch V8 engine capable of producing nearly 200 horsepower.
The Thunderbird was Ford's response to Chevrolet's Corvette. When the Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, it outsold the more expensive Corvette by 24 to 1. The name 'Thunderbird' was derived from the god of rain and prosperity worshipped by America's South West Indians. They were versatile vehicles with European style and American comfort and power.
The 1956 was nearly identical to the 1955 version, with the addition of a rear-mounted spare tire being the most obvious difference. The Continental kit was stylish and gave additional trunk space for cargo. Cowl vents on each fender side were also new for 1956.
This example was offered without reserve at auction and estimated to sell between $30,000 - $50,000. It is a clean, restored example with a tidy engine bay. It is equipped with air-conditioning, radio, and heat. One big drawback for this example is that it does not include a hard or soft top. It has been in the same ownership for twenty years. At auction, this vehicle was sold for just under the estimated value, fetching 28,600 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
The Thunderbird was Ford's response to Chevrolet's Corvette. When the Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, it outsold the more expensive Corvette by 24 to 1. The name 'Thunderbird' was derived from the god of rain and prosperity worshipped by America's South West Indians. They were versatile vehicles with European style and American comfort and power.
The 1956 was nearly identical to the 1955 version, with the addition of a rear-mounted spare tire being the most obvious difference. The Continental kit was stylish and gave additional trunk space for cargo. Cowl vents on each fender side were also new for 1956.
This example was offered without reserve at auction and estimated to sell between $30,000 - $50,000. It is a clean, restored example with a tidy engine bay. It is equipped with air-conditioning, radio, and heat. One big drawback for this example is that it does not include a hard or soft top. It has been in the same ownership for twenty years. At auction, this vehicle was sold for just under the estimated value, fetching 28,600 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2007
2009 Russo and Steele - Monterey 2009
Sale Price :
USD $52,800
2009 Russo & Steele Scottsdale
Sale Price :
USD $40,150
2007 Christie's Exceptional Motor Cars at the Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $50,000
Sale Price :
USD $28,600
1956 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
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 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 | |
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ393357 Sold for USD$37,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER Chassis#: P6FH272419 Sold for USD$385,000 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#: 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#: p6fh159692 Sold for USD$32,450 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh198313 Sold for USD$42,900 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh243953 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: m6fh267739 Sold for USD$55,000 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh253280 Sold for USD$30,800 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh332830 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh166849 Sold for USD$47,300 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh209739 Sold for USD$55,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p6fh294408 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Ford Thunderbird Roadster | P6FH285595 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p6fh324656 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $22,000 | ||
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p6fh316346 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $40,000 | ||
1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p6fh267760 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $40,000 | ||
1956 Ford Thunderbird | p6fh252373 | 2023 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 Thunderbird | P6FH208663 | 2020 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 Convertible | P6F H293298 | 2019 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 | $30,000 | |||
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | ||||
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $55,000 | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $37,000 |
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Chassis#:124378n329955 Sold for $42,900 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SD Chassis#:116.120.12.016524 Sold for $42,560 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
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1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:124379N630342 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SL ROADSTER Chassis#:WDBBA48DXKA096932 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1955 CHEVROLET 3200 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:M255K013579 Sold for $42,350 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
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1933 PLYMOUTH DELUXE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:PE08371 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
2010 MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE Chassis#:ZAM45KMAXA0052458 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 IMPERIAL LEBARON PRE-PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE Chassis#:991502 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1951 CHEVROLET 3100 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:1JPE12217 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
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1952 FORD MAINLINE RANCH WAGON Chassis#:B2LB119792 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1979 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM WS6 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Chassis#:2X87Z9L175910 Sold for $42,900 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
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