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1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Custom Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 7, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$19,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1939
Make and model
Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe
Generation
Master (1933 to 1942)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
LAQ1039755
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 42 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$13,063 to $28,500
Median$20,313
Sales behind it42Likely

From 42 sales of the Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe Master (1933 to 1942) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,063 and $28,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe HumpbackMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$27,000
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe CoupeMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$29,000
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe SedanMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$37,000
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe SedanMecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$7,800
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2-Door Sedan Street RodBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2024$14,750
1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2-Door Sedan Street RodBring a Trailer, Nov. 22, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 22, 2024$14,250
1940 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Business CoupeMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$42,000
350-Powered 1938 Chevrolet Master Town Sedan Street RodBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$14,450

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 7, 2024Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$19,250
Oct. 22, 2024Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$15,100 high bid
Nov. 22, 2024SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$14,250
Dec. 24, 2024SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$14,750