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1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2026.

$39,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $35,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Chevrolet Chevelle
Generation
Chevelle first generation
Version
Chevelle first generation (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
135176K130681
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 73 comparable sales, 7% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$38,000 to $60,000
Median$43,000
Sales behind it73Likely

From 73 sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle first generation (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $38,000 and $60,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$88,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$54,000
1966 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$41,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle HardtopMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$43,000
1966 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$85,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$38,000
1966 Chevrolet ChevelleMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$61,000
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle ConvertibleMecum, Dec. 6, 2025MecumDec. 6, 2025$42,000