Chevrolet 1955-1964 market review 2020
From the mid-1950s when Chevrolet’s V8 engine arrived, these cars became hugely popular and for decades have remained at the forefront of classic car culture.
Bel-Air two-doors built from 1955-57 have sold in restored condition for more than $100,000, with fuel-injected 1957 Hardtops at more than double that. Sedans – often modified – are worth $50-65,000.
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From 1960, local cars had 4.6-litre V8s and at $20-25,000 they offer good value. Two-door Impala Sport imports, especially with big-block 348 or 409 engines, routinely exceed $50,000.
Convertibles are scarce, with 1955-57 cars costing $100,000+ and 1958-64s headed that way.
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Sedan 1955-56 $51,575 [13]
Sedan 1957 $51,760 [18]
2-Dr H/Top 1955-57 $90,880 [17]
4-Dr H/Top 1955-57 $66,930 [5]
Sedan/4-Dr H/Top 1958-60 $38,485 [16]
2-Dr H/Top 1958-60 $64,700 [9]
Sedan/4-Dr H/Top 1961-64 $23,065 [7]
2-Dr H/Top 1958-64 $52,350 [7]
Conv. 1955-57 $107,335 [6]
Conv. 1958-64 $78,000 [3]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2020 Muscle Car & US Car Value Guide.
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From Unique Cars #447, December 2020