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47-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$4,550Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Chevrolet Caprice
Generation
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Version
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1N69U81237566
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 8 comparable sales, 45% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $19,750
Median$16,250
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 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 $19,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$6,300
1979 Chevrolet Caprice CoupeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$6,700
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
1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$15,000
1988 Chevrolet CapriceMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$18,000
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$17,500
1989 Chevrolet Caprice WagonMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$5,050