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1966 Chevrolet Malibu SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 13, 2026.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Chevrolet Chevelle
Generation
Chevelle first generation
Version
Chevelle SS 396
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
136176Z142258
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 164 comparable sales, 15% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$46,000 to $70,500
Median$57,000
Sales behind it164Likely

From 164 sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 (Chevelle first generation) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $46,000 and $70,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
36-Years-Family-Owned 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$39,500
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$62,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$66,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SSMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$80,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SSMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$68,000
31-Years-Owned 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Sport Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$50,500
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SSMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$56,000
1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396Barrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$60,000