✦ Shifty Estimate
$29,600
▼ 28.8% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $33K
- Sales, 12 months
- 17
- Original MSRP
- $2,662 · ▲ 1012% since
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1961 Chevrolet Impala
1961 to 1964 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
17 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.9L
- Power
- 135 hp
- Torque
- 220 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $2,662
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Impala cost?
A 1961 Chevrolet Impala cost $2,662 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $33,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $12,000 to $59,411, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $29,600, down 28.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 17 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Impala a good investment?
It has appreciated 1012% against its $2,662 list price. Values are down 28.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $22,000 to $103,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Chevrolet Impala sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $103,000Jul 23, 2026Twilight Turquoise with Sea Mist accents · 34,000 mi
- $26,000Jul 14, 2026Palomar Red (948) · 20,000 mi
- $30,000Jul 8, 2026Ember Red · 79,000 mi
The 1961-1964 Chevrolet Impala represents the golden era of American automotive design, when Bill Mitchell's team crafted what many consider the most beautiful Chevrolet ever built. The '61 introduced the iconic bubble-top roofline and dramatic rear fender sculpting that defined early-60s styling. These Impalas offered everything from economical inline-sixes to the legendary 409 V8, immortalized in the Beach Boys' hit song. The SS package, introduced in 1961, transformed the Impala into a legitimate performance machine with up to 425 horsepower. While millions were produced, finding clean examples with original drivetrains has become increasingly difficult. The convertibles, particularly SS models with big blocks, command serious money today. These cars capture the optimism and style of Kennedy-era America, making them essential pieces of automotive history that continue appreciating among collectors who understand their cultural significance.