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1961 Buick LeSabre

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 7, 2024.

$40,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $37,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Buick LeSabre, Invicta and Wildcat
Generation
LeSabre, Invicta and Wildcat (1959 to 1975)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
4H4002297
Condition
Excellent (2)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 43 comparable sales, 16% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,938 to $32,000
Median$18,300
Sales behind it43Likely

From 43 sales of the Buick LeSabre, Invicta and Wildcat (1959 to 1975) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,938 and $32,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Buick LeSabre ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2026$14,661
1961 Buick LeSabre HardtopMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$23,000
1961 Buick LeSabreMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$12,000
1960 Buick Invicta ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$32,500
1961 Buick Invicta Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$32,000
1960 Buick LeSabre ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$32,000
1960 BUICK LESABRE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$35,500
1960 Buick LeSabre ConvertibleMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$21,000