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1961 Chevrolet Impala Custom Bubble Top

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 10, 2026.

$75,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $69,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Chevrolet Impala
Generation
Impala 1961 to 1964
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
11837S175820
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 193 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$38,000 to $75,000
Median$53,500
Sales behind it193Likely

From 193 sales of the Chevrolet Impala 1961 to 1964 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $38,000 and $75,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
409-Powered 1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe w/Tri-Power IntakeBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$40,250
1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubble TopMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$65,000
1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$63,000
1961 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$105,000
27-Years-Owned 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 283Bring a Trailer, Jan. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 8, 2026$75,500
1961 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan 348Bring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2025$16,000
1961 Chevrolet Impala SedanMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$24,000
1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA BUBBLE TOP CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$98,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 4, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$75,000 high bid
April 10, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$75,900