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1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 7, 2023.

$27,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $25,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Chevrolet Caprice
Generation
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1BU51E1KR161257
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

Above the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 67% 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
350-Powered 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonBring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$9,700
1989 Chevrolet Caprice WagonMecum, Jan. 14, 2025MecumJan. 14, 2025$5,050
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
1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan Brougham LSBring a Trailer, Aug. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 30, 2025$9,150
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$17,500
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Police CruiserMecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$3,950
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Brougham SedanCars & Bids, Jan. 21, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 21, 2025$6,700