Ford Thunderbird

1958 to 1960 · Convertible · 37,892 built

A 1958 Ford Thunderbird cost $3,631 new. Over the past 12 months, 24 have sold publicly at a median of $17,765. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,350 to $87,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$17,100

High confidence · $9K to $45K

1.5% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $17,765
Sales · 12 mo: 24
Original MSRP: $3,631Up 371% since new

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Sold$21,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1958 Ford Thunderbird sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$21,000 · 82,000 mi · Platinum Metallic

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53 sales · 14 unsoldmedian $18kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1958 Ford Thunderbird sales with photographs

Sold $45,920

1958 · Colonial White

Oct 8, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

Sold $11,000

1960 · White

Sep 10, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $7,600

1960 · Palm Springs Rose · 13,000 mi

Aug 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $17,000

1960 · Red and white · 5,150 mi

Jul 31, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $9,800

1960 · Black · 85,948 mi

Jul 14, 2026 · Hemmings

Sold $32,500

1958 · Regatta Blue · 86,000 mi

Jul 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

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Specifications

Engine: V8, 5.8L
Power: 300 hp
Torque: 395 lb-ft
0 to 60: 9.5 s
Top speed: 113 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Production: 37,892 built
Original MSRP: $3,631

Common questions

How much does a Ford Thunderbird cost?

What is a 1958 Ford Thunderbird worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $17,100, up 1.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 24 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Ford Thunderbird a good investment?

It has appreciated 371% against its $3,631 list price. Values are up 1.5% over the past 12 months. Only 37,892 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,350 to $87,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Ford Thunderbird have sold?

Shifty has 55 public sales of the Ford Thunderbird on file. The earliest was on Mar 26, 2023.

What has a Ford Thunderbird sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$21,000Oct 22, 2026Platinum Metallic · 82,000 mi
$45,920Oct 8, 2026Colonial White
$11,000Sep 10, 2026White

About the 1958 Ford Thunderbird

The square-bird Thunderbird marked Ford's bold departure from the original two-seater formula, transforming into a four-seat personal luxury car that would define a new market segment. Built from 1958-1960, these second-generation T-Birds featured distinctive quad headlights, dramatic tailfins, and that iconic hardtop roofline that made every angle photogenic. Under the hood, Ford's 352 cubic-inch FE V8 delivered 300 horsepower, providing genuine performance to back up the styling drama. The '58-'60 Birds are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their perfect blend of space-age design and American luxury. With their unibody construction and sophisticated suspension, they offered a more refined driving experience than their predecessor while maintaining that special Thunderbird mystique. Today's collectors prize clean examples, particularly the rare convertibles and well-optioned hardtops, as these cars represent the peak of late-fifties automotive optimism.