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 · 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 sits at a median of US$84,700 in the current market, having declined 3.8 percent over the past year—but recent transaction data suggests the downward momentum has stalled. With a "Bottomed Out" status and a strong buy signal, the market appears to have found a floor after the recent correction.
Liquidity remains moderate with 13 sales tracked over the past twelve months and 49 transactions in the broader dataset, indicating a steady if unhurried market for these cars. The lack of active listings suggests limited immediate supply at asking prices, which often precedes stabilization in classic-car segments.
The third-gen Impala carries a collectibility score of 6, placing it squarely in the appreciating classic category with moderate desirability. These cars remain popular among enthusiasts, though they lack the scarcity or performance credentials that drive premium pricing at the top end of the muscle-car market.
The base projection calls for continued modest decline, with prices expected to reach US$77,560 by year three and US$75,427 by year five, representing cumulative drops of 8.4 and 10.9 percent respectively. This downward trajectory reflects the broader softening in mid-market classics rather than any deterioration in the Impala's fundamental appeal as a collectible.
At current levels, the third-gen Impala offers value for buyers seeking solid, affordable American iron with proven collector recognition. The high-confidence bottoming signal suggests risk-reward favors entry now over waiting for deeper discounts.
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%)
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.