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1955 GMC 100 Custom Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 25, 2025.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
GMC 100 and 150 (1947 to 1959)
Generation
New Design 1947 to 1955
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1528CY1081
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 50 comparable sales, 22% over its top.

Middle half of sales$20,118 to $37,750
Median$29,375
Sales behind it50Likely

From 50 sales of the GMC 100 and 150 (1947 to 1959) New Design 1947 to 1955 or Blue Chip 1955 to 1959 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,118 and $37,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 GMC 100 CUSTOM PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$38,000
6.0L L76-Powered 1956 GMC 100 PickupBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$37,500
1954 GMC 100 5-Window PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$23,000
1956 GMC 100 CUSTOM PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$78,000
1956 GMC 100 PickupCars & Bids, July 14, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 14, 2026$27,000
1955 GMC 150 Pickup 288 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 31, 2025$21,000
250-Powered 1954 GMC 100 Pickup 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$20,000
27-Years-Owned 1954 GMC 100 5-Window Deluxe Pickup 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 11, 2026$52,500