Chevrolet built 41,941 Impala SSs in 1996, then killed the car at its sales peak to build more trucks. Thirty years later the market is making up for it: Hagerty pegs excellent examples around $23,500 against $16,000 three years ago, delivery-mileage cars have brought $60,000 on Bring a Trailer, and a 78-mile 1996 with the factory plastic still on the seats crossed the block at Mecum Kissimmee in January. In this guide we'll cover what every 1994-1996 Impala SS is worth in 2026, what to check before you buy, the 1960s originals that started the badge, and how to bring one home to any port we serve.
The recipe was simple and nobody else was cooking it: take the Caprice 9C1 police package, drop in the Corvette-derived LT1 V8 rated at 260 hp, add 17-inch wheels and a monochrome body, and charge $22,495. A full-size American sedan that ran with contemporary performance cars while looking like trouble in the rearview mirror.
Chevrolet built 6,303 cars for 1994 (all black), 21,434 for 1995, and 41,941 for 1996, just under 70,000 in total. The 1996 is the one collectors chase: final year, and the only one with the floor-mounted shifter and full analog gauge cluster with a tachometer. The 1994 counters with first-year scarcity at less than a third of 1996 volume.
Drivers trade at $12,000 to $20,000, excellent cars at $22,000 to $30,000, and low-mile collector examples from $35,000 into the $60,000s. Recent results tell the story: $44,000 for a 1996 at Mecum Glendale in March, $38,955 for a 34,000-mile car in July, and the two Bring a Trailer benchmarks, $59,300 for a 352-mile car and $60,000 for an 898-mile car. A 12,000-mile 1994 brought $23,250 in August 2025.
The Opti-Spark distributor sits behind the water pump at the front of the LT1, hates moisture, and is expensive to reach. Budget for it or verify it's been done. Check the frame behind the rear quarter panels for rust, the driver's seat bolster for wear, and the 4L60E transmission's service history on anything past 120,000 miles.
Then check the paperwork. Caprice-based clones exist, so verify the WX3 code on the SPID label and match the VIN before paying SS money. The odometers are fragile too: if the mileage looks low, make the condition prove it.
The Super Sport package debuted mid-1961 at $53.80, and just 453 buyers found it, 142 of them with the new 409 V8. By 1964 the SS was its own phenomenon at 185,325 cars, 8,684 carrying the 409 that the Beach Boys had already put on the radio. The original run closed with the SS427-only 1969 model at 2,425 built.
The market has been moving: Hagerty's data shows 1961-64 Impala values up 40% since January 2020, with a third of buyer interest now coming from millennials and Gen Z. Solid 1960s SS drivers run $25,000 to $45,000, restored cars $45,000 to $75,000, and documented 409s $50,000 to $120,000 and beyond, with the top 409/425-hp four-speed convertibles valued around $145,000 in excellent condition.
The front-wheel-drive 2006-2009 Impala SS gets little respect and that's the opportunity: a 303-hp 5.3L V8, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, and the last V8 ever put in a front-drive American car. Most trade under $6,500 today, with the best low-mile examples reaching about $18,000. It is the cheapest V8 Impala on earth, for now.
| Model | Built | Driver | Excellent | Recent Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 Impala SS (409) | 453 (142 w/ 409) | $50,000+ | $90,000+ | #2 value ~$93,200 (Hagerty) |
| 1964 Impala SS | 185,325 | $25,000-$45,000 | $45,000-$75,000 | $33,000 (Barrett-Jackson Jan 2025) |
| 1962-64 SS 409 cars | 8,684 in 1964 | $50,000-$80,000 | $80,000-$145,000 | 409s median $49,500-$66,000 (2025-26) |
| 1969 Impala SS427 | 2,425 | $30,000-$45,000 | $50,000-$70,000 | Thin market; final original SS year |
| 1994 Impala SS | 6,303 | $11,000-$18,000 | $20,000-$28,000 | $23,250, 12k mi (BaT Aug 2025) |
| 1995 Impala SS | 21,434 | $12,000-$18,000 | $20,000-$28,000 | $13,250 (BaT Jun 2026) |
| 1996 Impala SS | 41,941 | $14,000-$20,000 | $24,000-$32,000 | $44,000 (Mecum Glendale Mar 2026); $60,000 low-mile record |
| 2006-09 Impala SS | Higher volume | $4,800-$6,500 | $10,000-$18,000 | $18,000, 6,503 mi (auction) |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Hagerty condition data, classic.com sales, and completed Mecum, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and Barrett-Jackson results. Averages blend auctions with dealer listings; treat as directional.
The US market holds nearly all of the clean supply, especially for the 1994-1996 cars that rarely left North America. Start with the same four venues we recommend for any American classic:
For the full toolkit, see our guides to finding classic cars for sale in the USA and checking classic car values before you bid. The Impala SS also anchors our 1990s American muscle import guide alongside its B-body sibling, the Buick Roadmaster wagon.
The timing works in your favor. The 1994 and 1995 cars already clear the 30-year threshold that cuts import taxes across most destinations, and the 1996 crosses it now. In the UK that means 0% duty and an effective 5% VAT instead of 10% plus 20%. Germany and the Netherlands drop to 0% duty with 7% and 9% VAT. Australia charges 0% duty on 30-year-old vehicles, and Dubai runs a flat 5% plus 5% at any age.
On a $25,000 excellent 1996, landing it in Germany runs roughly $3,300 in freight and tax combined. The 1960s cars clear the same way with even better numbers relative to value. We ship B-bodies and 1960s Impalas out of our own warehouses in Oakland, Miami, and the New York / New Jersey port complex, with our own team on the loading and customs paperwork. Details on our UK, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, and Dubai pages, or run your car through the import calculator.
6,303 in 1994, 21,434 in 1995, and 41,941 in 1996, just under 70,000 in total. All 1994 cars were black.
185,325, the peak year for the Super Sport, including 8,684 cars with the 409 V8.
The 1961-1969 and 1994-1996 cars are rear-wheel drive. The 2006-2009 Impala SS is front-wheel drive, the last American FWD car ever sold with a V8.
No. Chevrolet discontinued the Impala after the 2020 model year, and GM has confirmed no revival plans. The "new Impala" renderings circulating online are AI-generated fabrications.
Drivers run $14,000 to $20,000 and excellent cars $24,000 to $32,000 in 2026, with low-mileage collector examples reaching $44,000 to $60,000 at auction.
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