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1956 GMC 100 CUSTOM PICKUP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 11, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$85,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $78,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
GMC 100 and 150 (1947 to 1959)
Generation
Blue Chip 1955 to 1959
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1018PX3263
Condition
Excellent (2)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 17 comparable sales, 70% over its top.

Middle half of sales$27,000 to $46,000
Median$35,000
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 sales of the GMC 100 and 150 (1947 to 1959) Blue Chip 1955 to 1959 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $27,000 and $46,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
6.0L L76-Powered 1956 GMC 100 PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$37,500
1956 GMC 100 PickupCars & Bids, July 14, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 14, 2026$27,000
1955 GMC 100 CUSTOM PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$38,000
1955 GMC 100 Custom PickupMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$46,000
1956 GMC 100 NAPCO 4×4 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 12, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2025$20,472
1957 GMC 100 NAPCO PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2026$90,000
1955 GMC 150 Pickup 288 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 31, 2025$21,000
1957 GMC 100 NAPCO PickupMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$55,000