Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen)
1961–1964
Lowest price
US$23,027
Since 2020
Median price
US$84,700
Since 2020 · n=59
Highest price
US$159,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
59
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 59 lots

Based on 59 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%
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Market scores
59
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1962
+US$8,122+10%36 with · 17 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$5,823-7%24 with · 24 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
+US$5,500+6%3 with · 57 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 third-generation Chevrolet Impala has settled at a median of $84,700 in the current market, down 3.8% over the past twelve months. With a "bottomed out" status and a high-confidence buy signal, this segment appears to have found support after recent weakness.
Transaction flow remains moderate, with thirteen sales tracked over the past year against a broader sample of fifty-nine total transactions. This level of activity suggests adequate liquidity for serious buyers, though the market is hardly voluminous—dealers and collectors should expect selective rather than immediate buyer interest.
The third-gen Impala occupies the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 6, reflecting its cultural significance and intermediate production volume. Moderate desirability underpins the segment; these cars appeal to a defined enthusiast base rather than commanding broad demand across collector segments.
The near-term outlook remains cautious, with base projections calling for a decline to $77,560 by year three and $75,427 by year five—representing cumulative depreciation of 8.4% and 10.9% respectively. This trajectory suggests the current market level may offer modest downside risk but should not be mistaken for appreciation runway in the conventional sense.
The absence of active listings signals either low turnover or selective availability, which typically supports price stability but may complicate sourcing for buyers seeking specific examples or configurations. Collectors evaluating entry points should view current levels as defensive positioning rather than anticipating near-term gains.
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 tracked65
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared65 (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 Months27
- Sell-Through46%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$88,297
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,027 – US$159,500
- Total Sales Tracked59
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$88,000
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Black · Automatic
US$52,800
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
White
US$66,000
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Blue · Manual
US$47,300
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Black · Automatic
US$44,000
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
White · Automatic
US$50,600
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Roman Red · Automatic
US$57,200
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Red · Manual
US$45,100
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
White · Manual
US$121,000
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
White · Manual
US$45,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Aug 2026
automatic
Common questions
What is a Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$84,700, based on 13 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$23,027 to US$159,500.
Is the Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -3.8%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Chevrolet Impala (3rd gen)s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.