Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1965–1973
Lowest price
US$11,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$88,000
Since 2020 · n=373
Highest price
US$770,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
373
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 373 lots

Based on 373 verified auction results
US$82,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.5%
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 -8.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$67,235
-19%
5-Year Forecast
US$63,063
-24%
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Market scores
100
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
−US$39,875-45%6 with · 369 without · med confidence
Bucket seats
−US$29,500-34%5 with · 370 without · med confidence
Built ≤ 1970
+US$16,343+19%324 with · 48 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$6,947+8%177 with · 141 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$3,300-4%3 with · 372 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. 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 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has retreated to a median of $82,500, down 8.5 percent over the past year, but auction data suggests the market has found a floor. With 94 sales tracked in the last twelve months from a total sample of 373 transactions, liquidity remains solid and the signal reads as a buy opportunity.
Typical examples on the market carry around 38,300 miles, placing most transacted cars in the well-used but accessible range rather than show-condition territory. This mileage profile supports the very high desirability score—the Chevelle SS continues to command collector attention across a broad spectrum of buyer sophistication and budget.
As an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the Chevelle SS occupies a secure middle tier of the market. Demand remains strong relative to supply, though the model's historical production volume and the proliferation of restorations have kept prices tethered to realistic levels rather than speculative extremes.
The near-term outlook carries a cautionary note: base projections point to further softening, with median prices potentially declining another 18.5 percent over three years and 23.6 percent by year five. This trajectory reflects broader headwinds in the classic-muscle segment, where economic sensitivity and shifting collector demographics are exerting downward pressure across multiple model lines.
The bottomed-out status and high-confidence buy signal suggest that current pricing reflects pessimism rather than fundamental weakness in the car's collectible standing. Buyers with a three-to-five-year horizon should weigh the risk of near-term depreciation against the Chevelle SS's established pedigree and continued collector interest.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$82,500
- Annual appr. rate-8.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked413
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared413 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$670
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,900
For sale now · 4 live
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Vortec-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
US$40,000-52% vs market
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454-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
US$35,000-58% vs market
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe 4-Speed
US$71,970-13% vs market
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396-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe 6-Speed
US$30,500-63% vs market
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Market Liquidity
- Active Listings4
- Sales Last 12 Months169
- Sell-Through45%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings4
- Avg Sale PriceUS$109,779
- Avg Mileage at Sale38,300 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,250 – US$770,000
- Total Sales Tracked373
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$86,055
Bring a Trailer · 8 Oct 2026
Forest Green · 4-speed manual
US$60,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Oct 2026
Metallic Blue · Automatic
US$47,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Oct 2026
red · automatic
US$58,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Oct 2026
metallic gray
US$72,500
Bring a Trailer · 29 Sept 2026
metallic blue with black stripes · 4-speed manual
US$112,750
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Blue · Manual
US$74,800
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Ermine White · Manual
US$15,400
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Black · Automatic
US$37,400
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Pewter Silver · Automatic
US$67,100
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Yellow · Manual
Common questions
What is a Chevrolet Chevelle SS worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$82,500, based on 94 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$11,250 to US$770,000.
Is the Chevrolet Chevelle SS going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -8.5%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Chevrolet Chevelle SSs are for sale right now?
We track 4 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.