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1980 Chevrolet Caprice Landau

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 5, 2024.

$26,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $24,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
Chevrolet Caprice
Generation
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1N47HAJ137910
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 17 comparable sales, 60% over its top.

Middle half of sales$6,300 to $15,000
Median$9,150
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 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 $6,300 and $15,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Original-Owner 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 28, 2025$25,000
1979 Chevrolet Caprice CoupeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$6,700
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$35,000
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
1982 Chevrolet Caprice Police CruiserMecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$4,500
1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$15,000
350-Powered 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonBring a Trailer, July 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2025$11,750