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1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 3, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,250, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Bel Air 1958 to 1975
Version
Bel Air 1958 to 1975 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
11569J147821
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

Below the middle half of 21 comparable sales, 217% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,000 to $40,000
Median$26,000
Sales behind it21Likely

From 21 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air 1958 to 1975 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,000 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1962 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$29,000
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air CoupeMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$32,000
1960 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$40,000
1962 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$6,700
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air WagonMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$30,000
1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIRBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$65,000
1963 Chevrolet Bel Air SedanMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$42,000
1963 CHEVROLET BEL AIRBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 17, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 17, 2025$45,500