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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$31,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $29,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Chevrolet Chevelle
Generation
Chevelle second generation
Version
Chevelle second generation (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
136371B206726
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

Below the middle half of 149 comparable sales, 21% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$35,000 to $56,000
Median$45,000
Sales behind it149Likely

From 149 sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle second generation (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $35,000 and $56,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$26,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$45,000
1971 Chevrolet MalibuMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$23,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$47,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$30,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Nov. 14, 2025MecumNov. 14, 2025$33,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$45,000
1971 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$52,000