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Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

1947–1955

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  • 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

Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Based on 93 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,830
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$44,500

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026

  • US$55,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$19,871

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$25,000

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026

  • US$14,250

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$27,000

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026

  • US$25,250

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026

  • US$72,000

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026

  • US$16,750

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$27,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.