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1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Race Car

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 21, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$26,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $24,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

Photo: Mecum Auctions

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Generation
Monte Carlo 1995 to 2007
Gearbox
Manual
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 56 comparable sales, 32% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,875 to $18,250
Median$13,000
Sales behind it56Likely

From 56 sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1995 to 2007 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,875 and $18,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Ex–Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Race CarBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$38,000
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SouthWest Tour Race CarMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$8,350
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pro StreetMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$21,000
1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt EditionMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$18,000
1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 Brickyard 400 Pace CarCars & Bids, Aug. 21, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 21, 2025$17,000
1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 Dale Earnhardt EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 27, 2024$16,999
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brickyard 400 Edition Pilot CarMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$10,000
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 Brickyard 400 Pace Car EditionCars & Bids, Sept. 18, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 18, 2026$13,095