Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
A new generation of the Thunderbird was introduced in 1964, nicknamed the Flair Bird, replaced the prior 'Bullet Bird.' In 1965, disc brakes became standard, as were the sequential rear turn signals. The final year of the 'Flair Bird' generation was in 1966.
In 2008 this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $25,000 - $35,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $27,500. It is a well optioned vehicle with an automatic transmission, deluxe wheel covers, power windows, wheel opening moldings, passenger reclining seat, AM factory radio with an 8-track player, power antenna, tinted glass and a molded tonneau cover. It is painted in triple Raven black and is a very original car.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
In 2008 this 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it had an estimated value of $25,000 - $35,000. It was offered without reserve and sold for a high bid of $27,500. It is a well optioned vehicle with an automatic transmission, deluxe wheel covers, power windows, wheel opening moldings, passenger reclining seat, AM factory radio with an 8-track player, power antenna, tinted glass and a molded tonneau cover. It is painted in triple Raven black and is a very original car.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $25,000-USD $35,000
Sale Price :
USD $27,500
1966 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 6y83z141152 Sold for USD$18,150 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: 6y85z136057 Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Chassis#: 6y87q124810 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Sold for USD$36,960 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 6y81z135053 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 6Y85Z118028 Sold for USD$15,000 2023 Spring Carlisle |   |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Sold for USD$14,850 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$18,150 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: 6Y87Q158357 Sold for USD$14,000 2022 GAA : November 2022 | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 6Y85Z105659 Sold for USD$38,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Sold for USD$17,600 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Sold for USD$19,800 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$48,400 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$16,500 2022 GAA : February 2022 | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Sold for USD$60,500 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$26,400 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$24,200 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$11,550 2021 Mecum : Dallas |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1966 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 6Y87Q150722 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 6y85z150446 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $42,000 | ||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $27,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 6Y85Z161259 | 2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $16,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2021 GAA : April 2021 | $12,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 6Y87Z110996 | 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $35,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 6Y81Z148736 | 2019 Bonhams : MPH September Auction | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | $18,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 6Y83Z111020 | 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $20,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $9,000 | |||
| 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $7,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $9,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction | $13,000 | |||
| 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD | 2017 Leake Auction OKC Fairgrounds | $11,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Coupe | 6Y83Z143821 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $6,500 | ||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 6Y85Q124896 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $29,000 | ||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Silver Auction Reno | $30,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Silver Auction Reno | $40,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Silver Auction Little Creek Resort | $7,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Anglia Auction | $18,500 | $20,000 | ||
| 1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD | 2016 Mecum Houston | $27,500 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Anglia Auction | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird | 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,500 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $26,000 | |||
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $17,639 range.
| 2002 AM GENERAL HUMVEE Chassis#:KY46476 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1969 VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOM DUNE BUGGY Chassis#:119962106 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1974 DATSUN 260Z Chassis#:RLS30026809 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1977 FORD F-150 CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#:F14HL036110 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Chassis#:194371S102975 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1947 FORD DELUXE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:011V47100516 Sold for $17,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1992 Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Chassis#:1gcek14k9nz232889 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Joe Gibbs Edition Pickup Chassis#:2gcec19tx41180176 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1978 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Chassis#:ckl148s180643 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#:1z37l7s433351 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1981 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo Chassis#:1jccm87e3bt069315 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1993 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Chassis#:1facp45e4pf200624 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Chassis#:159951437 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird SLP Firehawk Chassis#:2g2fv22g3y2138423 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J Chassis#:2k57t3p306119 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Chassis#:3gnek18r5xg199245 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 Convertible Chassis#:wdbtk77g47t084852 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 2003 Ford F350 Pickup Chassis#:1ftww32f23ea69677 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#:1g1yy22g4x5122559 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1923 Ford Model T Hot Rod Chassis#:23bg35699 Sold for $17,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale |
1966 Ford Thunderbird
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other Ford Thunderbird model years
1966 Ford Thunderbird Vehicle Profiles
