---
title: "1940 GMC Suburban - Auction Values"
description: "The 1940 GMC Suburban typically sells for $17,000 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/gmc/suburban/year/1940"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["GMC", "Suburban", "1940", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1940 GMC Suburban

## Direct Answer

The 1940 GMC Suburban has a median recorded auction sale price of $17,000 USD, with observed prices from $17,000 to $17,000 across 1 year-specific sale in the last 12 months. This small sample is a reference, not a reliable estimate of the wider market.

## Summary

The 1940 GMC Suburban typically sells around **$17,000** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1940 GMC Suburban represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 17% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $17,000 places it above the broader GMC Suburban market average of $14,500. Values for this year range from $17,000 to $17,000, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1940 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $17,000
- **Price Range**: $17,000 - $17,000
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $14,500
- **25th Percentile**: $8,888
- **75th Percentile**: $23,750
- **Total Auctions**: 28

## Recent 1940 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-08-19 | $17,000 | 49,035 | Nashville, TN | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All GMC Suburban Years](/gmc/suburban)
- [Price History](/gmc/suburban/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/gmc/suburban/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.