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1973 Chevrolet Impala Four-Door Sedan Fire Chief's Car

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Dec. 1, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Chevrolet Impala
Generation
Impala 1971 to 1985
Chassis
1L69H3J303140
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 5 comparable sales, 100% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $23,250
Median$16,500
Sales behind it5Likely

From 5 sales of the Chevrolet Impala 1971 to 1985 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,000 and $23,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1974 CHEVROLET IMPALA SPIRIT OF AMERICA EDITIONBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$61,000
25-Years-Owned 1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 350Bring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2026$23,250
1974 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe Spirit of AmericaBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$16,000
1972 Chevrolet Impala Coupe 402Bring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$16,500
1976 Chevrolet Impala SedanMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$8,350