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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 26, 2026.

$99,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $90,000, 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
Manual
Chassis
VC55T216639
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 159 comparable sales, 13% 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
LS3-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2026$132,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$41,000
350-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$55,500
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$31,000
Modified 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 7, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 7, 2026$45,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2026$20,500
1955 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$69,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$76,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 24, 2017SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$88,000
Sept. 26, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$99,000