Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1947–1955
Lowest price
US$9,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$79,200
Since 2020 · n=93
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
93
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 93 lots

Based on 93 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$51,455-65%19 with · 60 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 collapsed to a median of US$45,500, down 50.3% over the past twelve months in a market showing clear sell signals. With 23 transactions tracked in the last year against 93 total sales in the database, this classic truck remains moderately liquid but is losing momentum fast.
Despite its classification as an appreciating classic and a collectibility score of 6, the 3100 has entered a sustained depreciation phase that shows no sign of stabilizing. High desirability hasn't translated into price support, suggesting broader market fatigue or a shift in buyer preferences away from this truck's era and configuration.
The forward outlook is severe. Base projections indicate the median could fall to US$10,092 by year three (a 77.8% decline) and US$6,685 by year five (85.3% total). These figures assume continued deterioration at moderated rates; they represent a structural repricing rather than cyclical weakness.
With zero active listings currently and moderate liquidity overall, sellers are facing a buyer's market where inventory is thin but pricing power is thinner still. The moderate transaction volume suggests that while interested collectors remain, they are increasingly selective and price-conscious.
Current holders should weigh their timelines carefully. The sharp twelve-month drop indicates the correction is already underway, but five-year projections suggest further downside is likely before any floor emerges.
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 tracked96
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared96 (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 Months41
- Sell-Through44%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$76,572
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,500 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked93
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$44,500
Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026
blue · Hydra-Matic automatic
US$55,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
Surf Green and Charcoal Metallic · 3-speed manual
US$19,871
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
5-speed manual
US$25,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
light blue · 3-speed automatic
US$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$25,250
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
red · 700R4 four-speed automatic
US$72,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
green and cream · 700R4 automatic
US$16,750
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
Matte green · 4-speed manual
US$27,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Copper · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.