Unbelievable!! Check your attics to see if you have one of these laying around. A 1957 Strat sold for $55,100 on ebay.
Here is the description on the listing....
MUST SELL! A really good deal for this originaL 1957 Fender stratocastor. My dad was the original owner. The neck and body dates are matched at 5/57. The serial number is 14559. the Sunburst finish, with the exception of some back wear, is very clean for an instrument of this age. The frets are the original ones and show little wear. Guard remains perfect and untouched including all solder joints. There is some wear on the face of the fret. All the latches on the case work. If you have any further questions please email. I have 100% feedback. If your not happy and not fully satisfied with the quitar due to any reason you may return the guitar with a refund except for shipping. It must be returned in the same condition I shipped it in seven days of receipt; allowing plenty of time for you to look it over.