Chevrolet Impala

1961 to 1964 · Sedan

A 1961 Chevrolet Impala cost $2,662 new. Over the past 12 months, 44 have sold publicly at a median of $42,575. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $43,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,500 to $165,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$43,600

High confidence · $19K to $72K

50.6% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $42,575
Sales · 12 mo: 44
Original MSRP: $2,662Up 1538% since new

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Sold$49,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1961 Chevrolet Impala sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$49,000 · 6,000 mi · Roman Red

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92 sales · 52 unsoldmedian $43kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1961 Chevrolet Impala sales with photographs

Sold $46,200

1963 · RED

Sep 12, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $19,250

1964 · Metallic Red · 69,450 mi

Sep 10, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $40,250

1961 · Ermine White (936) with red accents · 92,000 mi

Sep 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $23,027

1964 · Ermine White and Silver Blue · 48,000 mi

Jul 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $66,000

1962 · Silver Blue/White

Jul 25, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $79,200

1964 · Riverside Red

Jul 24, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Every 1961 to 1964 Impala

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 25, 2026

Every 1961 to 1964 Impala. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 25, 2026
	Impala1961 to 1964	Convertible1961 to 1964
Shifty Estimate	$43,600	$87,000
Sold median	$42,57544 sales	$82,00021 sales
12-month move	Up 50.6%	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

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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?

What is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $43,600, up 50.6% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 44 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Impala a good investment?

It has appreciated 1538% against its $2,662 list price. Values are up 50.6% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,500 to $165,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Impala have sold?

Shifty has 99 public sales of the Chevrolet Impala on file. The earliest was on Feb 15, 2023.

What has a Chevrolet Impala sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$49,000Oct 25, 2026Roman Red · 6,000 mi
$46,200Sep 12, 2026RED
$19,250Sep 10, 2026Metallic Red · 69,450 mi

About the 1961 Chevrolet Impala

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.