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1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Nov. 6, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$198,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $180,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Chevrolet Impala
Generation
Impala 1959 to 1960
Version
Impala 1959 to 1960
Chassis
F59S136215
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 25 comparable sales, 29% over its top.

Middle half of sales$46,000 to $140,000
Median$92,000
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Chevrolet Impala 1959 to 1960 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $46,000 and $140,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1959 Chevrolet ImpalaMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$140,000
1959 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$185,000
1959 CHEVROLET IMPALA CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$142,000
1959 Chevrolet Impala HardtopMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$80,000
1959 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$172,500
1959 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$230,000
1959 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$200,000
1959 Chevrolet Impala ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$185,000