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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 · 13 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. 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 third-generation Chevrolet Impala is trading at a median of $84,700, down 3.8 percent over the past twelve months, though current pricing appears to have stabilized near floor values. The "Bottomed Out" status and "BUY" signal suggest that downside risk has largely been exhausted in this segment, supported by high confidence in the underlying data.

Moderate liquidity conditions are evident from 13 transactions recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of 49 sales, indicating a steady but not crowded market for these cars. The absence of active listings at present suggests that available inventory is being absorbed quickly, though buyers should expect typical market delays in sourcing specific examples.

The third-generation Impala sits solidly in the collectible tier with a score of 6, reflecting its status as an American icon from the muscle-car era. Moderate desirability keeps these cars accessible compared to their first and second-generation predecessors, while their enduring cultural significance and styling continue to anchor collector interest.

The base-case projection calls for further erosion to $77,560 over three years and $75,427 over five years, representing declines of 8.4 and 10.9 percent respectively from current levels. This downward trajectory reflects broader softness in the mid-range American classic market rather than model-specific weakness, though buyers entering now should anticipate modest depreciation as the natural price discovery process continues.

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 tracked50
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared50 (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.