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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%

Market scores

38

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +$91,500+200%

    117 with · 47 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    $37,580-82%

    3 with · 197 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    $29,359-64%

    16 with · 184 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    $15,745-34%

    3 with · 197 without · low 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 market in Australia is showing material weakness, with the median price at AUD $46,750 down 25 percent year-over-year. The SELL signal reflects sustained downward pressure, and with no active listings currently tracked, supply-side constraints are masking underlying demand challenges.

Transaction activity remains sparse, with only five sales recorded over the past twelve months and seven total in the dataset. This thin liquidity profile makes pricing discovery difficult and suggests buyers face extended search periods to find willing sellers, while sellers may encounter resistance on asking prices.

The C3 sits comfortably in the stable modern classic bracket with a collectibility score of 5, placing it in recognized collector territory. However, desirability sentiment is low, indicating the marque is competing for attention against stronger rivals in its segment and lacks the sustained enthusiasm that typically anchors valuations.

The three-year and five-year base projections show flat momentum at AUD $46,750, implying no material recovery from current levels under baseline conditions. This stasis reflects the market's assessment that headwinds—chiefly soft local demand and thin transaction velocity—are structural rather than cyclical, offering little visibility for price appreciation in the near term.

Prospective buyers encountering the C3 at current asking prices should exercise patience; the absence of active listings and year-over-year decline both suggest room for negotiation. Sellers, conversely, may face a protracted marketing window and should calibrate expectations conservatively.

Depreciation Benchmark

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

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked202
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared202 (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 · 2 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

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