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1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2024.

$10,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $9,450, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Fleetline and Styleline
Generation
Styleline and Fleetline 1949 to 1952
Version
Styleline and Fleetline 1949 to 1952
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
5GJB3081
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 20 comparable sales, 39% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,125 to $27,500
Median$18,750
Sales behind it20Likely

From 20 sales of the Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Fleetline and Styleline Styleline and Fleetline 1949 to 1952 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,125 and $27,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
43-Years-Owned 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline DeluxeBring a Trailer, Feb. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 26, 2025$11,750
1949 CHEVROLET FLEETLINEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$27,000
1950 Chevrolet Styleline CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$17,000
Single-Family-Owned 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Special 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2025$7,500
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Two-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$11,200
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe WagonMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$30,000
1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Styleline CoupeMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$24,000
1951 Chevrolet Fleetline CoupeMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$11,000