Ford Thunderbird

1964 to 1966 · Convertible · 92,465 built

A 1964 Ford Thunderbird cost $4,486 new. Over the past 12 months, 45 have sold publicly at a median of $14,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $14,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,400 to $126,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$14,400

High confidence · $7K to $35K

22.6% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $14,000
Sales · 12 mo: 45
Original MSRP: $4,486Up 221% since new

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Sold$24,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1964 Ford Thunderbird sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$24,000 · 98,000 mi · Wimbledon White

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100 sales · 34 unsoldmedian $14kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1964 Ford Thunderbird sales with photographs

Sold $12,250

1964 · Brittany Blue · 90,000 mi

Oct 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $13,750

1966 · Dark Turquoise Metallic · 10,000 mi

Oct 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $38,080

1965

Oct 8, 2026 · RM Sotheby's

Sold $6,000

1964 · Black

Sep 21, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $41,800

1966 · IVY YELLOW

Sep 11, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $8,800

1965 · BRONZE

Sep 10, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

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Specifications

Engine: V8, 6.4L
Power: 300 hp
Torque: 427 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8.9 s
Top speed: 115 mph
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Production: 92,465 built
Original MSRP: $4,486

Common questions

How much does a Ford Thunderbird cost?

What is a 1964 Ford Thunderbird worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $14,400, down 22.6% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 45 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Ford Thunderbird a good investment?

It has appreciated 221% against its $4,486 list price. Values are down 22.6% over the past 12 months. Only 92,465 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,400 to $126,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Ford Thunderbird have sold?

Shifty has 105 public sales of the Ford Thunderbird on file. The earliest was on Mar 13, 2023.

What has a Ford Thunderbird sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$24,000Oct 30, 2026Wimbledon White · 98,000 mi
$12,250Oct 14, 2026Brittany Blue · 90,000 mi
$13,750Oct 10, 2026Dark Turquoise Metallic · 10,000 mi

About the 1964 Ford Thunderbird

The fourth-generation Thunderbird marked Ford's bold transformation from personal luxury car to full-size cruiser, stretching to 113 inches and adopting unibody construction. While purists mourned the loss of the compact two-seater heritage, these '64-'66 T-Birds introduced distinctive styling cues that would define the nameplate for decades. The signature sequential turn signals debuted here, along with the dramatic "Coke bottle" silhouette and hidden headlights. Under the hood, Ford's 390 FE V8 delivered 300 horsepower, with the rare 428 Thunderbird Special available in '66. Production peaked at over 92,000 units in 1964, making these relatively common today, but clean examples with original interiors command respect. The convertible variants, particularly '66 models with the 428, represent the sweet spot for collectors seeking affordable entry into T-Bird ownership with genuine performance credentials.