Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen)
1961–1964
Lowest price
US$23,027
Since 2020
Median price
US$88,000
Since 2020 · n=49
Highest price
US$159,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
49
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 49 lots

Based on 49 verified auction results
US$84,700
Market value · recent verified sales
-3.8%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$77,560
-8%
5-Year Forecast
US$75,427
-11%
Market scores
59
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1962
+US$18,082+21%32 with · 12 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$6,439-7%20 with · 19 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The third-generation Chevrolet Impala is trading at a median of $84,700, down 3.8 percent over the past twelve months, though the market has entered a bottoming-out phase that carries a high-confidence buy signal.
With only thirteen transactions recorded in the past year against a total sample of forty-nine tracked sales, liquidity remains moderate and thin enough to require patience from both buyers and sellers seeking fair pricing discovery. The moderate desirability profile and collectible classification reflect the model's broad appeal within the muscle and classic-car segments without commanding premium premiums for rarity.
The near-term outlook suggests continued softness, with the base projection falling to $77,560 by year three—a further 8.4 percent decline from current levels. Over five years, the trajectory extends to $75,427, or roughly 10.9 percent below today's market, indicating the model may not stabilize until late 2027 or beyond.
Given the high-confidence designation and buy signal despite the downward projections, the current moment appears suited to acquisitions of well-maintained examples, as prices have likely moved past their local peak and volatility may subside once the market reaches equilibrium.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$84,700
- Annual appr. rate-3.8%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked49
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared49 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months19
- Sell-Through39%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$93,725
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,027 – US$159,500
- Total Sales Tracked49
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$79,200
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Riverside Red · Manual
US$66,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Silver Blue/White · Manual
US$23,027
Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026
light blue and white
US$34,100
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Dark Blue · Automatic
US$103,000
Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026
Twilight Turquoise · 4-Speed
US$42,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026
Red · 4-speed manual
US$30,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026
Yellow · 4-speed manual
US$91,300
mecum · 16 May 2026
Red · Manual
US$129,800
mecum · 16 May 2026
Burgundy · Manual
US$123,750
mecum · 16 May 2026
Red · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.