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1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Suburban Woody

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Fleetline and Styleline
Generation
Fleetline, Fleetmaster and Stylemaster 1941 to 1948
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
CL1170
Condition
Good (3)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 15 comparable sales, 30% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,250 to $30,675
Median$21,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Fleetline and Styleline Fleetline, Fleetmaster and Stylemaster 1941 to 1948 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,250 and $30,675.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 CHEVROLET FLEETMASTER CUSTOM WOODY WAGONBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$44,000
510-Powered 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline AerosedanBring a Trailer, June 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2026$53,000
54-Years-Owned, Ram Jet 350-Powered 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Sport SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2025$28,350
383 Stroker-Powered 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Coupe Street RodBring a Trailer, July 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2025$21,000
1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster Street RodMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$11,500
1948 Chevrolet FleetlineMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$19,000
1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster PickupMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$33,000
350-Powered 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster CabrioletBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$25,750