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The Thunderbird was a very special design when it was introduced but the great custom shops of the 1950s saw it as a wonderful canvas on which to work their magic. One of those was the renowned shop of Clarkaiser and this car is a shining example of their aesthetic and craftsmanship.
Built over a nine month period in 1955, it is a very early example of the application of Morano Pearl over its hand formed lead and metal coachwork. Upon completion, its initial showing was at the Ford Rotunda in 1956, attesting to its beauty. The current owner has had the car since the late 1950s and was friends with its two pervious owners.
Built over a nine month period in 1955, it is a very early example of the application of Morano Pearl over its hand formed lead and metal coachwork. Upon completion, its initial showing was at the Ford Rotunda in 1956, attesting to its beauty. The current owner has had the car since the late 1950s and was friends with its two pervious owners.
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1955 Ford Thunderbird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Thunderbird
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh218715 Sold for USD$30,800 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh194423 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: P5FH171103 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh114063 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh137091 Sold for USD$30,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh132858 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh101263 Sold for USD$15,400 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh183876 Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh114519 Sold for USD$15,950 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: p5fh220772 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh239903 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Chassis#: p5fh101263 Sold for USD$20,900 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: p5fh253114 Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: P5FH233187 Sold for USD$22,500 2023 Spring Carlisle |   |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: p5fh189195 Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Chassis#: p5fh217773 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Houston |  |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD Chassis#: P5FH162552 Sold for USD$56,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: P5FH178354 Sold for USD$44,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: P5FH158946 Sold for USD$170,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. |
Ford Thunderbirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Ford Thunderbird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | P5FH129465 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | P5FH108197 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p5fh112493 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p5fh240625 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $20,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | p5fh189468 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $20,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | p5fh179762 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $28,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | p5fh144594 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $19,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Custom | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $90,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird Custom | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $33,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $60,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | P5FH159388 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $25,000 | ||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $40,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $28,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $37,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2022 Mecum Indy | $32,000 | |||
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE | P5FH214898 | 2022 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $28,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | $30,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $30,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $28,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | $25,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 GAA : November 2020 | $21,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | ||||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 GAA : July 2020 | $17,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $47,000 | |||
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD CVTBLE | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $32,500 | |||
| 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD ROADSTER | 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | $30,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 GAA : February 2020 | $42,000 | |||
| 1955 Ford Thunderbird | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $28,000 |
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