Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
1968–1982
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

Based on 7 verified auction results
$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%)
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
47-Years-Family-Owned 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L79 327/350 4-Speed
US$25,500-44% vs market
US

1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 4-Speed
US$27,500-40% vs market
US

Ex–Rusty Wallace, Modified 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 5-Speed
US$30,082-34% vs market
US

1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454/390 4-Speed
US$57,777+27% vs market
US
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 7Common 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.