✦ Shifty Estimate
$82,000
▲ 16.7% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $80K
- Sales, 12 months
- 18
- Original MSRP
- $2,847 · ▲ 2780% since
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1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
1961 to 1964 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
31 sales
1962 · Roman Red · 52,570 mi · manual2026-08-18$99,750
19622026-08-14$148,500
1962 · Rally Red · manual2026-07-25$78,100
1963 · Ermine White · 96,600 mi · automatic2026-07-07 · TD1624$62,500
1964 · Black · 58,000 mi · manual2026-06-23 · emp1900$47,500
1961 · Tuxedo Black · 32,000 mi · automatic2026-05-31 · AMS_NJ$89,888
1961 · Burgundy · manual2026-05-15$129,800
1964 · White · automatic2026-05-09$44,000
1962 · Roman Red · manual2026-04-10$67,100
1961 · 1,998 mi2026-03-07$145,600
1962 · manual2026-03-05$117,600
1964 · Aqua Green with color-matched power convertible top · 29,994 mi · automatic2026-02-02 · jeclassicauto$82,000
1963 · Ember Red (922) · 69,000 mi · automatic2026-01-26 · Christensentodd0$62,000
1961 · Ermine White (936) · 27,000 mi · automatic2026-01-08 · EMG01$75,500
1962 · Nassau Blue · 62,000 mi · automatic2025-12-12 · ShiftedClassicCars$60,500- 1961 · Ermine White · 44,245 mi · manual2025-11-07$120,000
1963 · Monaco Blue · 11,000 mi2025-11-03 · MYale$215,000- 19642025-10-03$48,160
1962 · Unpainted2025-05-23 · twistym2$40,249
1963 · Red · 71,000 mi · automatic2025-05-05 · OSU44$45,500
1963 · Ember Red · 91,223 mi · automatic2025-04-30 · jeclassicauto$72,000
1962 · Red · 86,000 mi · manual2025-03-13 · CarCaveSRQ$90,000
1964 · Red · 1,400 mi · automatic2025-02-26 · Paiste18$45,000- 1962 · RED · automatic2025-01-24$82,500
1964 · Yellow · 2,300 mi2024-10-16 · shopclubsautogroup$52,500
1962 · Red · 61,000 mi · manual2024-08-02 · RonTodd$73,000
1964 · Red · 93,000 mi · automatic2024-01-30 · Davewe1$36,666
1963 · Red · 24,000 mi2023-11-08 · ModenaOnMyMind$38,750
1963 · Yellow · 1,700 mi · automatic2023-10-18 · collectiveauto$92,000
1962 · Black · 1,200 mi · automatic2023-07-11 · rdferg11$72,000
1964 · Blue · automatic2023-03-03 · Wob$151,000
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, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $80,050. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $82,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $45,150 to $126,860, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $82,000, up 16.7% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 18 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Impala Convertible a good investment?
It has appreciated 2780% against its $2,847 list price. Values are up 16.7% 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.
What has a Chevrolet Impala Convertible sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $99,750Aug 18, 2026Roman Red · 52,570 mi
- $148,500Aug 14, 2026
- $78,100Jul 25, 2026Rally Red
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.