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1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026.

$118,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $107,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Chevrolet 3100 and Task Force trucks
Generation
Advance Design 1947 to 1955
Version
Advance Design 1947 to 1955
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
8GPB3374
Condition
Excellent (2)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 161 comparable sales, 139% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,000 to $45,000
Median$30,000
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Chevrolet 3100 and Task Force trucks Advance Design 1947 to 1955 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,000 and $45,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$25,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$50,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$92,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window PickupMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$39,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window PickupMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$44,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window PickupMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$41,000
1950 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$50,000
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupBring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$21,850