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Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen)

1961–1964

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  • 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

Chevrolet Impala

Based on 49 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$670
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,900
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$79,200

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$66,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$23,027

    Bring a Trailer · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$34,100

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$103,000

    Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026

  • US$42,250

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026

  • US$30,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 May 2026

  • US$91,300

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$129,800

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$123,750

    mecum · 16 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.