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Chevrolet Corvette (C3)

1968–1982

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  • Lowest price

    $25,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $45,750

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    $82,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 7 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$46,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$46,750

+0%

5-Year Forecast

$46,750

+0%

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Market scores

38

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +$85,521+187%

    152 with · 76 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    −$25,906-57%

    5 with · 265 without · med confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    −$19,519-43%

    27 with · 243 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    −$5,308-12%

    5 with · 265 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $46,750, down 25 percent over the past twelve months on a weak sell signal. This sharp correction reflects broader softness in the market segment and suggests downward momentum remains intact.

Transaction activity remains extremely limited, with only five sales tracked in the past year and seven total in our database. This thin liquidity means that pricing can be volatile on individual sales, and sellers should expect extended marketing periods or price adjustments to move stock.

The C3 occupies the stable modern classic tier, indicating recognition as a collectible vehicle despite low current desirability. Production history and condition variance between examples likely play an outsize role in final pricing given the sparse transaction record.

The near-term outlook is flat to negative. Three-year and five-year projections both hold at AUD $46,750, implying price stabilisation at current levels rather than recovery. Demand headwinds and low interest among local buyers suggest limited upside catalysts in the medium term.

Prospective buyers in this market should take a patient stance; the absence of active listings combined with a sell signal and recent sharp declines suggests prices may test lower levels before finding a floor. For current holders, timing a sale around any market uptick would be prudent given depreciation risk and the structural illiquidity of the segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$46,750
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked322
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared322 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$2,840
  • Total annual cost$10,450

For sale now · 4 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through71%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$46,714
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range$25,000 – $82,500
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • $40,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2026

  • $25,000

    Collecting Cars · 30 Apr 2026

  • $46,750

    Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2026

  • $82,500

    Collecting Cars · 15 Apr 2026

  • $59,500

    Collecting Cars · 12 Mar 2026

  • $45,750

    Collecting Cars · 27 Sept 2024

  • $27,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Sept 2024

Common questions

What is a Chevrolet Corvette (C3) worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $46,750, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from $25,000 to $82,500.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette (C3) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved -25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Chevrolet Corvette (C3)s are for sale right now?

We track 4 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.