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Chevrolet Corvette (C3)

1968–1982

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  • 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

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 179 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$2,680
  • Total annual costUS$8,510

For sale now · 2 live

All live deals

Market 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 20
  • US$18,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$45,500

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$17,250

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$116,000

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$16,500

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026

  • US$16,250

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$11,550

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$9,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$62,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$63,500

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

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