6 Chevy Cars From the 1950s Worth a Lot of Money
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The 1950s is often considered the golden era for the American automobile. The decade ushered in nearly unprecedented prosperity along with a manufacturing boom that helped propel cars into an everyday commodity. Automobiles were rolling off the assembly line and into driveways nationwide and Chevrolet was making vehicles that would define a decade.
Today, many of these classics have remained in good condition or been restored to their former glory — and are worth a lot of money. The most popular versions often sell for $100,000 or more.
When it comes to Chevy cars that are worth a lot of money, here are six of them from the 1905s.
1953 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette debuted in January 1953 at a General Motors (GM) Motorama show, according to GM. It went into production less than six months later with its iconic white color and red-trim interior. A fully-restored 1953 Chevy Corvette can easily cost six figures. Only 300 were produced during its inaugural year, making a $375,000 price tag — as is found in a Hemmings.com listing — seem reasonable.
1954 Chevrolet 3100
For fans of old-school pickup trucks, the 1954 Chevrolet 3100 half-ton is an absolute must. While the 3100 series was first manufactured in 1947, it underwent a major overhaul in 1954, making vehicles from that year more valuable, with an average price today of $29,200 and up to $350,000, according to Hagerty. The model was discontinued in 1955.
1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Selling today for $50,000 to $100,000 or more (according to Hemmings.com listings), the Chevy Nomad was a 2-door sports station wagon that is highly collectible due to its short three-year run. By 1958, the Nomad was re-imagined with four doors and while these models were more marketable compared to their predecessors, the 1955 to 1957 Nomad is considered a classic for collectors.
1957 Chevrolet BelAir (’57 Chevy)
Arguably one of the most iconic cars to grace the road, a 1957 Chevrolet BelAir or ’57 Chevy can cost a collector $100,000 to well over $400,000 when fully restored or kept in pristine condition, according to listings on Autotrader Classics. A Super Sport is currently listed at $1,750,000. Part of the Tri-Five (includin the ’55 and ’56), the ’57 Chevy is a highly sought-after automobile known for its distinctive design.
1958 Chevrolet Impala
First introduced in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala was sleek, decked out with chrome finishings and came in a highly coveted convertible. By 1959, the second generation of Impalas had already undergone a change to its body style, making its predecessor a true collector’s item. Today, a 1958 Chevrolet Impala is worth between $50,000 and $100,000 or more, according to listings on ClassicCars.com.
1959 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1959, the world was introduced to the Chevrolet El Camino — a half-truck, half-car vehicle with a cargo capacity of 1,150 pounds. A low-mileage first-generation version could fetch close to six figures, as evidenced by listings on Autotrader. While Autoweek.com reported the last Impala left the Michigan assembly line in 2020, it remains a beloved (and collectible) icon.
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