Misallocation

1983 GMC S15 Sierra Classic Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2023, 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
1983
Make and model
GMC C/K trucks (1960 to 1998)
Generation
C/K 1973 to 1987 (square body)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1GTCS14B1D0509612
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

Below the middle half of 110 comparable sales, 97% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$14,313 to $31,875
Median$22,000
Sales behind it110Likely

From 110 sales of the GMC C/K trucks (1960 to 1998) C/K 1973 to 1987 (square body) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,313 and $31,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 GMC 2500 PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$36,000
1983 GMC K1500 PickupMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$11,500
350-Powered 1983 GMC C1500 Sierra ClassicBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2025$11,250
1983 GMC S-15 Sierra Classic V6Bring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2025$6,500
1983 GMC K10 CUSTOM PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$38,000
350-Powered 1983 GMC K1500 High Sierra 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$22,000
1984 GMC K1500 High Sierra 4×4Bring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$18,000
1984 GMC K1500 Sierra PickupMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$38,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 12, 2023SoldMecumMecum$11,000
May 16, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$8,250
Aug. 19, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer36,000$6,500