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Modified 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 15, 2026.

$103,000Confirmed

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
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C53J055936
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 46 comparable sales, 243% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,500 to $30,000
Median$22,000
Sales behind it46Likely

From 46 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 $16,500 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
5.0L-Powered 1953 Chevrolet 210 Club CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$20,250
1953 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM HARDTOPBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$37,000
Airride-Equipped, 6.0L-Powered 1953 Chevrolet 210 2-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$18,000
1953 Chevrolet 210 SedanMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$2,850
1953 Chevrolet 210 CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$15,000
1953 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$54,000
1953 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$30,000
1953 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$42,000