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1988 GMC R3500 Dump Truck

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2025.

$4,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,400, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
GMC C/K trucks (1960 to 1998)
Generation
R/V 1988 to 1991 (square body)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1GDHR34K1JJ510161
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 39 comparable sales, 218% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,825 to $29,137
Median$16,000
Sales behind it39Likely

From 39 sales of the GMC C/K trucks (1960 to 1998) R/V 1988 to 1991 (square body) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,825 and $29,137.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 GMC Sierra C1500 SL by Choo Choo CustomsBring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2026$11,000
1987 GMC R3500 Sierra Pickup 7.4L Dually 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 27, 2026$27,000
L96-Powered 1987 GMC V1500 Suburban Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, June 4, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 4, 2026$43,000
1988 GMC Sierra C3500 SLE Extended Cab 7.4L DuallyBring a Trailer, June 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2026$12,000
1988 GMC S-15 Sierra Classic 4×4Bring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$12,350
Cummins-Powered 1988 GMC V3500 Sierra Classic Crew Cab Dually 4×4Bring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2025$36,650
1987 GMC V1500 High Sierra 4×4 Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 26, 2025$14,155
1988 GMC S-15 Sierra Classic Club Coupe V6 4×4Bring a Trailer, June 17, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 17, 2025$27,500