Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
1968–1982
Lowest price
US$4,300
Since 2020
Median price
US$77,000
Since 2020 · n=179
Highest price
US$850,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
179
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 179 lots

Based on 179 verified auction results
US$45,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-57.6%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 57.6% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$7,416
-84%
5-Year Forecast
US$4,592
-90%
Market scores
77
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
−US$63,250-82%3 with · 192 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$49,656-64%16 with · 179 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$26,500-34%3 with · 192 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 has collapsed 57.6 percent year-over-year to a median of $45,500, signaling a sharp correction in a segment that had likely overheated. The sell signal reflects this directional weakness and the broad depreciation trend across the model's recent transaction history.
Liquidity remains good with 50 sales tracked over the past twelve months, though only two active listings suggest thin current supply. This decent transaction volume provides reliable pricing data despite the market's downward pressure, and the broad sample of 179 total sales indicates sustained buyer interest even as valuations retract.
The C3 sits firmly in the collectible tier with high desirability, supported by its stable modern classic classification. Typical transacted examples show moderate use at 28,907 miles on average, which aligns with the preservation expectations of enthusiast owners in this segment.
The outlook is decidedly bearish. Base projections call for the median to fall to $7,416 by year three—an 83.7 percent decline from current levels—and further to $4,592 by year five. This trajectory reflects sustained downward momentum and suggests the recent pricing has not yet found a floor.
Sellers holding C3s should take current offers seriously, as the market is repricing this model lower with high confidence. The combination of steep three- and five-year declines and the existing sell signal leaves little room for price recovery in the near term.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$45,500
- Annual appr. rate-57.6%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked197
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared197 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$2,680
- Total annual costUS$8,510
For sale now · 2 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings2
- Sales Last 12 Months106
- Sell-Through59%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings2
- Avg Sale PriceUS$86,172
- Avg Mileage at Sale28,907 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$850,000
- Total Sales Tracked179
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$18,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Steel Cities Gray · Automatic
US$45,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026
black · 4-speed manual
US$17,250
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
11,000 mi
US$116,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
Burgundy · 4-speed manual
US$16,500
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
Blue-Green · automatic
US$16,250
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$11,550
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$9,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
Silver · 700R4
US$62,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
gold · 4-speed manual
US$63,500
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
orange · 4-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

