As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chrysler Imperial is actually worth $13,200 (fair range $9,300 to $14,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 73 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $14,000 — about 6% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Chrysler Imperial market has 185 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $14,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,500 and $27,499. Chrysler Imperial prices have increased 1020.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,995 to $257,600.
The typical Chrysler Imperial on the market has 62,171 miles. Listings spend an average of 369 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chrysler Imperial Pricing
A fair price for a Chrysler Imperial in August 2026 is between $7,500 and $27,499 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,500 to $70,075 across 185 active listings.
Price Distribution (185 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$14,000
Typical market price
75th
$27,499
Above average / premium
90th
$70,075
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $39,030, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
15
$10,495
10,000 - 25,000 mi
11
$19,495
25,000 - 50,000 mi
30
$19,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
69
$12,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
28
$9,995
Chrysler Imperial Price Trends
Chrysler Imperial prices have increased 1020.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $257,600 across 5 sales, up from $22,995 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Chrysler Imperial prices are up 646.7% ($257,600 vs. $34,500 a year ago).
Chrysler Imperial Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
12
$55,000
$61,356
2025-Q1
12
$35,840
$63,386
2025-Q2
19
$21,995
$50,647
2025-Q3
34
$34,500
$108,270
2025-Q4
38
$26,995
$39,858
2026-Q1
24
$25,000
$66,508
2026-Q2
16
$22,995
$65,576
2026-Q3
5
$257,600
$795,723
Best Value Chrysler Imperial by Model Year
The 1981 Chrysler Imperial offers the best value with a median price of $5,000 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 1931 at a median of $590,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1926
3
$23,000
$23,000
$23,000
1931
4
$590,000
$17,900
$590,000
1932
7
$82,900
$13,000
$221,000
1933
3
$269,500
$269,500
$775,000
1936
1
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
1937
4
$12,995
$5,500
$47,500
1940
1
$9,300
$9,300
$9,300
1941
3
$10,500
$3,500
$15,000
1942
1
$19,000
$19,000
$19,000
1946
1
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
1950
1
$14,000
$14,000
$14,000
1951
2
$19,995
$9,500
$19,995
1952
3
$8,000
$7,500
$25,495
1953
3
$28,900
$28,900
$31,900
1954
1
$13,500
$13,500
$13,500
1955
4
$20,000
$2,500
$65,000
1956
7
$12,000
$7,650
$95,000
1957
4
$169,000
$3,500
$186,500
1958
6
$70,075
$69,900
$89,500
1959
2
$8,500
$4,000
$8,500
1960
2
$3,500
$2,950
$3,500
1961
2
$34,995
$14,995
$34,995
1962
11
$18,000
$4,500
$57,950
1963
10
$45,000
$2,500
$49,900
1964
17
$11,500
$5,600
$25,000
1965
26
$19,995
$2,800
$90,000
1966
9
$10,000
$3,500
$32,000
1967
12
$13,900
$5,995
$43,200
1968
4
$10,000
$6,000
$95,000
1969
3
$6,000
$4,900
$19,956
1971
1
$3,500
$3,500
$3,500
1972
1
$12,995
$12,995
$12,995
1973
3
$9,500
$3,000
$13,700
1975
1
$16,777
$16,777
$16,777
1976
1
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
1981
9
$5,000
$2,500
$18,500
1982
6
$7,500
$3,000
$18,999
1983
4
$8,000
$2,500
$18,450
1992
2
$7,000
$2,500
$7,000
How Mileage Affects Chrysler Imperial Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chrysler Imperial from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 23,067 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
391 mi
1.81x
$23,828
5,756 mi
1.89x
$24,968
9,549 mi
0.88x
$11,597
21,806 mi
1.07x
$14,085
39,841 mi
0.99x
$13,092
67,198 mi
0.48x
$6,286
91,410 mi
0.76x
$10,033
154,919 mi
0.51x
$6,749
300,000 mi
0.70x
$9,258
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 391 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.81x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.70x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Chrysler Imperial Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
49%
volatile
68% over 142 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
66% over 136 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
52%
volatile
69% over 124 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chrysler Imperial — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Chrysler Imperial
The highest concentration of Chrysler Imperial listings is in MI with 30 active listings, followed by CA (19), FL (15), TX (14), NY (13).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CT at $3,500, while PA has the highest at $49,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $46,400.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
30
$14,995
CA
19
$11,000
FL
15
$20,000
TX
14
$13,700
NY
13
$14,990
PA
10
$49,900
IL
6
$9,500
NJ
6
$11,995
NE
5
$25,000
OH
4
$7,500
Chrysler Imperial Market Velocity
Chrysler Imperial listings spend an average of 369 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 449 days.
Chrysler Imperial Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,500 to $27,499. The median is $14,000. Anything below $7,500 is a strong value; above $27,499 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Chrysler Imperial prices have risen 1020.2% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1981 model year has the lowest median price at $5,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Chrysler Imperial ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 369 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.