Chevrolet Impala Convertible

1961 to 1964 · Convertible

A 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible cost $2,847 new. Over the past 12 months, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $82,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $87,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,666 to $215,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$87,000
High confidence · $45K to $130K
Up 20.8% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$82,000
Sales · 12 mo
21
Original MSRP
$2,847Up 2956% since new

The market

Every recorded 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$70,500 · 9,000 mi · Monaco Blue (914)
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$50k$100k$150k$200kMar 2023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $87k
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35 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $82kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible sales with photographs
1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, sold Sep 2026

Sold $100,000

1964 · Silver Blue · 25,000 mi
Sep 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, sold Sep 2026

Sold $65,500

1963 · Metallic maroon · 95,000 mi
Sep 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, sold Sep 2026

Sold $130,000

1963 · Ember Red · 8,000 mi
Sep 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, sold Aug 2026

Sold $99,750

1962 · Roman Red · 52,570 mi
Aug 18, 2026 · AllCollectorCars
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Specifications

Engine
V8, 5.7L
Power
230 hp
Torque
360 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$2,847

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Impala Convertible cost?

A 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible cost $2,847 new. Over the past 12 months, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $82,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $87,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,666 to $215,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $87,000, up 20.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 21 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Impala Convertible a good investment?

It has appreciated 2956% against its $2,847 list price. Values are up 20.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $36,666 to $215,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Impala Convertible have sold?

Shifty has 35 public sales of the Chevrolet Impala Convertible on file. The earliest was on Mar 3, 2023.

What is the most expensive Chevrolet Impala Convertible sold?

The highest public sale on file is $215,000, on Nov 3, 2025, with 11,000 mi.

What has a Chevrolet Impala Convertible sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $70,500Oct 21, 2026Monaco Blue (914) · 9,000 mi
  • $100,000Sep 29, 2026Silver Blue · 25,000 mi
  • $65,500Sep 24, 2026Metallic maroon · 95,000 mi

About the 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The '61-'64 Impala convertible represents Chevrolet's golden age of full-size performance, when the bowtie brand perfected the art of accessible American muscle. The '61 introduced cleaner lines after the controversial '59-'60 fins, while the iconic '64 marked the final year before the Chevelle took over mid-size duties. These drop-tops came alive with the legendary 409 V8, immortalized in the Beach Boys' hit, delivering up to 425 horsepower in Super Sport trim. The '63-'64 models are particularly coveted, featuring refined styling and the most potent engine options. With their pillarless hardtop elegance when the roof was up and true convertible freedom when down, these Impalas offered the best of both worlds. Today, SS 409 convertibles command serious money, especially numbers-matching examples, while base V8 models provide an accessible entry into this classic era of American motoring.

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