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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 25, 2026.

$97,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $89,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Chevrolet 1955
Version
Bel Air 1955
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C55B103054
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 159 comparable sales, 11% over its top.

Middle half of sales$41,000 to $80,000
Median$58,200
Sales behind it159Likely

From 159 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air 1955 (Chevrolet 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $41,000 and $80,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$22,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$75,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$75,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$80,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$35,750
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air NomadBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$47,500
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$50,000
LSA-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad CustomBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$250,000