Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1947–1955
Lowest price
US$9,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$80,300
Since 2020 · n=89
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
89
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 89 lots

Based on 89 verified auction results
US$45,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-50.3%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 50.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$10,092
-78%
5-Year Forecast
US$6,685
-85%
Market scores
68
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$52,697-66%17 with · 58 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1953
−US$3,772-5%47 with · 24 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet 3100 Pickup has experienced a sharp collapse in valuation, dropping from approximately $91,000 to a median of $45,500 over the past twelve months—a decline of 50.3 percent that signals a reversal in collector appetite. The SELL signal is warranted given both the recent magnitude of loss and the trajectory ahead.
This reversal is particularly notable for a truck classified as an appreciating classic, suggesting that the broader market enthusiasm that once supported these vehicles has deteriorated significantly. The high collectibility score of 6 reflects the truck's historical appeal and design merit, but sentiment has clearly shifted away from the segment.
Liquidity remains moderate across the tracked market, with 23 transactions recorded over the past year out of 89 total sales in the database. This trading volume is sufficient to move cars, though not robust enough to absorb large positions without material price concessions.
The baseline projection for the next three years is severe: values are expected to fall to approximately $10,092, representing an additional 77.8 percent decline from current levels. The five-year outlook deteriorates further to $6,685, or 85.3 percent below today's median, suggesting this correction may be structural rather than cyclical.
Sellers facing inventory should prioritize liquidity at current asking levels rather than hold for recovery, as the data indicates sustained downward pressure. Prospective buyers may see opportunity only if entries align with the projected floor, though the magnitude of expected decline warrants caution on near-term purchases.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$45,500
- Annual appr. rate-50.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked92
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared92 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months37
- Sell-Through42%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$78,391
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,500 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked89
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
Pale yellow with tan fenders · 700R4 automatic
US$27,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
yellow · 3-speed manual
US$72,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
green and cream · 700R4 automatic
US$25,250
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
red · 700R4 four-speed automatic
US$16,750
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
Matte green · 4-speed manual
US$27,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Copper · Automatic
US$71,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Automatic
US$62,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Kona Blue · Automatic
US$45,100
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Blue · Automatic
US$65,450
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Nori Green · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.