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1948 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on June 5, 2026.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Chevrolet 3100 and Task Force trucks
Generation
Advance Design 1947 to 1955
Version
Advance Design 1947 to 1955
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
14FSA1240
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 161 comparable sales, 91% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,000 to $45,500
Median$30,000
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Chevrolet 3100 and Task Force trucks Advance Design 1947 to 1955 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,000 and $45,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Chevrolet 3600 5-Window PickupBring a Trailer, July 6, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 6, 2026$9,500
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$24,000
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$20,000
1948 CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUPBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$48,000
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupBring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$21,850
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$85,000
1948 Chevrolet 3100 PickupMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$36,000
1949 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Pickup 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$57,000