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1956 Chevrolet 150 Custom Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$39,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $36,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five)
Generation
Chevrolet 1956
Version
150 1956
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
A56L046857
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

Below the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 28% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$46,000 to $55,750
Median$54,500
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 and 150 (Tri-Five) 150 1956 (Chevrolet 1956) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $46,000 and $55,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Chevrolet 150 SedanMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$58,000
350-Powered 1956 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan DeliveryBring a Trailer, March 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 8, 2026$34,000
1956 Chevrolet 150 Handyman WagonMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$65,000
1956 Chevrolet 150 Custom WagonMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$50,000
1956 CHEVROLET 150 CUSTOM WAGONBarrett-Jackson, April 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 26, 2025$55,000
1956 Chevrolet 150 Sedan DeliveryBring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2024$55,000
1956 CHEVROLET 150 CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$54,000
350-Powered 1956 Chevrolet 150 Sedan Delivery 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$7,000