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1989 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,050, 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
Version
Caprice 1977 to 1990
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1BN81Y6KR197096
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 8 comparable sales, 31% 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
1988 Chevrolet CapriceMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$18,000
1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic WagonMecum, March 20, 2025MecumMarch 20, 2025$17,500
1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2026$15,000
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
1979 Chevrolet Caprice CoupeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$6,700
47-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2026$4,550
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic SedanBring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$6,300