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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Police Cruiser

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

$4,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,950, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Chevrolet Caprice
Generation
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1BN51H7HX164384
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, 67% 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
1988 Chevrolet CapriceMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$18,000
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Estate WagonBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2025$15,000
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$17,500
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham SedanCars & Bids, Jan. 21, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 21, 2025$6,700
350-Powered 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$9,700
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic BroughamBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2025$8,600
350-Powered 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonBring a Trailer, July 29, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2025$11,750
1989 Chevrolet Caprice WagonMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$5,050