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1954 Chevrolet 210 Custom

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$46,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $42,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Bel Air first generation
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
B54N024516
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 46 comparable sales, 42% 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
1954 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$28,000
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$25,000
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$19,500
Ram Jet 350-Powered 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$152,000
1954 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$22,000
1954 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$26,500
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 22, 2026$37,000
1954 Chevrolet Bel AirMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$19,000