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1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Custom Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$132,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $120,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1938
Make and model
Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe
Generation
Master (1933 to 1942)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
5HA0219529
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 41 comparable sales, 344% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,000 to $27,000
Median$20,000
Sales behind it41Likely

From 41 sales of the Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe Master (1933 to 1942) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,000 and $27,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
350-Powered 1938 Chevrolet Master Town Sedan Street RodBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$14,450
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe HumpbackMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$27,000
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe CoupeMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$29,000
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe SedanMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$37,000
1938 Chevrolet Master SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 25, 2025$10,900
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe SedanMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$7,800
350-Powered 1937 Chevrolet Master Town Sedan Street RodBring a Trailer, Feb. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 4, 2025$22,250
1938 Chevrolet Master CabrioletMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$75,000