---
title: "1938 Indian Chief - Auction Values"
description: "The 1938 Indian Chief typically sells for $52,800 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/indian/chief/year/1938"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Indian", "Chief", "1938", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1938 Indian Chief

## Direct Answer

A 1938 Indian Chief typically sells for about $52,800 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $52,800 to $52,800 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1938 Indian Chief typically sells around **$52,800** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1938 Indian Chief represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 182% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $52,800 places it above the broader Indian Chief market average of $18,700. Values for this year range from $52,800 to $52,800, 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.

## 1938 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $52,800
- **Price Range**: $52,800 - $52,800
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $18,700
- **25th Percentile**: $10,088
- **75th Percentile**: $25,025
- **Total Auctions**: 16

## Recent 1938 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-07-24 | $52,800 | 0 | N/A | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Indian Chief Years](/indian/chief)
- [Price History](/indian/chief/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/indian/chief/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.