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1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 13, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$36,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $33,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Generation
Monte Carlo 1973 to 1988
Version
Monte Carlo 1973 to 1988 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1H57K3K484838
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 13 comparable sales, 53% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,500 to $21,500
Median$15,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1973 to 1988 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,500 and $21,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1973 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$18,000
1974 Chevrolet Monte CarloBring a Trailer, April 30, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2026$11,888
1975 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$15,000
1975 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$14,500
1975 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$21,500
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 24, 2025$29,000
1977 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$7,250
1977 Chevrolet Monte CarloMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$22,000