30-Years-Owned 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 3-Speed
Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 27, 2021.
$28,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- Make and model
- Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
- Generation
- Bel Air first generation
- Version
- Bel Air first generation
- Chassis
- C53T115593
- Title
- Clean
- Condition
- Excellent (2)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 26 comparable sales, 3% over its top.
Middle half of sales$15,000 to $27,750
Median$20,750
Sales behind it26Likely
From 26 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) Bel Air first generation in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,000 and $27,750.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, Jan. 13, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 13, 2026 | $8,900 |
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 9, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | July 9, 2025 | $7,000 |
| 1953 Chevrolet 210 SedanMecum, June 6, 2025 | Mecum | June 6, 2025 | $2,850 |
| 1953 Chevrolet 210 CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025 | Mecum | May 14, 2025 | $15,000 |
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air HardtopMecum, May 11, 2025 | Mecum | May 11, 2025 | $15,000 |
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, May 10, 2025 | Mecum | May 10, 2025 | $54,000 |
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleMecum, March 20, 2025 | Mecum | March 20, 2025 | $30,000 |
| 1954 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $28,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 2021 | Sold (this sale)Bring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $28,500 | |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | $20,001 |