2001-2005 Ford Thunderbird (2001 - 2005)
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430 sold at auction, median $18,425. 978 total results tracked from 13 auction houses.
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Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The 2001-2005 Ford Thunderbird (2001 - 2005) has appeared at auction 978 times across multiple auction houses. Of those, 430 sold at a median hammer price of $18,425.
The lowest recorded sale was $500 and the highest was $71,500. Most examples ($13,092–$25,188) cluster around the $18,425 median.
The market remains active: 49 auction results in the past 12 months, 42 of which were successful sales.
Auction volume has softened, with 42 sales in the past 12 months versus 105 previously.
10% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
The (2001 - 2005) was produced in 10 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, and Bring a Trailer, plus 10 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
978
Sold Count
430
Unsold Count
95
Median Price
$18,425
P25
$13,092
P75
$25,188
Low Sale
$500
High Sale
$71,500
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 17k-Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | Sold |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 34k-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $9,765 | Sold |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 50k-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $22,365 | Sold |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 25k-Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $11,550 | Sold |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 17k-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | Sold |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3,100-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $31,500 | Sold |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 45k-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Edition | Bring a Trailer | $17,325 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $36,300 | Sold |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $30,250 | Sold |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird 50th Anniversary Convertible | Mecum | $27,830 | Sold |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $6,050 | Sold |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $3,850 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $15,730 | Sold |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 15k-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 166-Mile 2005 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $9,900 | Sold |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $18,150 | Sold |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $36,300 | Sold |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | Mecum | $21,780 | Sold |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 4,700-Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird | Bring a Trailer | $27,300 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.9 | 39-8799 |
| 4.0L 5AT V6 (256 HP) | 40l-5at-v6-256-hp-8848 |
| 5.1 | 51-8798 |
| 5.1 | 51-8800 |
| 5.8 | 58-8801 |
| 5.8 | 58-8803 |
| 5.8 | 58-8805 |
| 6.4 | 64-8808 |
| 7.0 | 70-8802 |
| 7.0 | 70-8804 |
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