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1982 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cruiser

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
Chevrolet Caprice
Generation
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1AN69H0CX113792
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 16 comparable sales, 47% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $15,625
Median$9,425
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Chevrolet Caprice 1977 to 1990 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,600 and $15,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$15,000
Original-Owner 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$25,000
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$35,000
1979 Chevrolet Caprice CoupeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$6,700
350-Powered 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonBring a Trailer, July 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2025$11,750
47-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2026$4,550
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$6,300
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham SedanCars & Bids, Jan. 21, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 21, 2025$6,700