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Chevrolet Impala SS (3rd gen)

1961–1964

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  • Lowest price

    US$7,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$82,500

    Since 2020 · n=35

  • Highest price

    US$198,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    35

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 35 lots

Chevrolet Impala SS

Based on 35 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$81,400

Market value · recent verified sales

-7.5%

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 -7.5%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$68,062

-16%

5-Year Forecast

US$64,344

-21%

Market scores

59

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$76,313+93%

    23 with · 9 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1963

    +US$19,754+24%

    15 with · 10 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 SS market has compressed to a median of $81,400, down 7.5% over the past twelve months, though current signal readings suggest a bottom-out condition with high confidence. The decline reverses earlier appreciation trends, creating what analysts classify as a reset rather than systematic weakness.

Moderate liquidity characterizes this segment, with 13 transactions tracked over the past year and 35 total sales in the dataset providing a reasonable sample for trend analysis. The absence of active listings at time of survey suggests current inventory pressure, though the moderate transaction frequency indicates steady if unspectacular buyer interest.

Third-generation Impalas occupy a genuine collectible tier with moderate desirability anchored primarily by the SS performance variant and its role in American muscle car culture. Production data remain unavailable in this dataset, though collector appetite has historically tracked with engine specification and original documentation rather than rarity by unit count.

Forward projections model continued headwinds, with base case estimates placing values at $68,062 in three years and $64,344 in five years, representing cumulative declines of 16.4% and 21.0% respectively. These trajectories reflect broader softness in the American classic muscle segment rather than model-specific depreciation drivers.

The combination of bottomed-out pricing, moderate liquidity, and strong-buy signal indicates a near-term stabilization opportunity for patient collectors. Transaction frequency and current valuations suggest this segment may offer entry points before any recovery phase, though five-year appreciation should not be assumed.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$81,400
  • Annual appr. rate-7.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked37
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared37 (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-Through54%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$77,962
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$7,500 – US$198,000
  • Total Sales Tracked35

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$148,500

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$7,500

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$47,500

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$65,000

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026

  • US$55,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$26,400

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$29,700

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$47,300

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$44,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$44,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

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