1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air has a market value of $70,400, based on 28 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2007 between $26,400 and $60,500. No comparable sale since Jun 10, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. 9 are listed for sale from $15,495 to $84,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 28 verified auction sales for the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air, latest sale Jun 10, 2023. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026
1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Price History
The median 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air sold for $45,100 in 2021, against $44,000 in 2012. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $45,100 | 3 |
| 2018 | $27,500 | 5 |
| 2014 | $34,500 | 3 |
| 2012 | $44,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | $67,650 | 58,537 mi | Manual |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $79,200 | 11,820 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $88,000 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 1, 2022 | $74,800 | — | Manual |
| Oct 15, 2021 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2021 | $81,400 | — | Manual |
| Jan 13, 2021 | $45,100 | — | Manual |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $45,100 | — | Automatic |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $60,500 | — | Manual |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $44,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 2, 2018 | $27,500 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 22, 2018 | $24,750 | — | Automatic |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $15,950 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $27,500 | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $26,400 | — | Automatic |
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Chevrolet Bel Air by Year
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How much is a 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air worth?
A 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air is worth approximately $70,400, based on 28 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jun 10, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $26,400 and $60,500; the full verified range is $11,000 to $96,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air cost new?
The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air carried an original MSRP of $2,536. Its DriveIndex market value is $70,400. No comparable sale since Jun 10, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air is worth about 2676% more than its original MSRP of $2,536, with a DriveIndex market value of $70,400. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jun 10, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 28 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air sales at auction.
Are 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air?
DriveIndex lists 9 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air for sale, priced from $15,495 to $84,900 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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