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1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$17,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Generation
Monte Carlo 1973 to 1988
Version
Monte Carlo SS
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1GZ37G0FR109919
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 28 comparable sales, 19% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,375 to $29,000
Median$24,750
Sales behind it28Likely

From 28 sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Monte Carlo 1973 to 1988) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,375 and $29,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SSBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$23,000
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS CoupeMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$18,000
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2025$19,850
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2025$34,500
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$16,000
One-Family-Owned 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSBring a Trailer, Dec. 1, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 1, 2024$13,350
1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$24,500
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SSBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$23,250