Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie (C1)
1957–1962
Lowest price
US$42,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$111,375
Since 2020 · n=50
Highest price
US$242,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
50
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 50 lots

Based on 50 verified auction results
US$89,100
Market value · recent verified sales
-22.9%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 22.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$49,629
-44%
5-Year Forecast
US$41,600
-53%
Market scores
60
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1962
+US$38,030+34%23 with · 23 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 first-generation Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie has retreated sharply, with the median price falling to $89,100—a year-over-year decline of 22.9 percent that signals meaningful pressure in this segment. The sell signal reflects a downward trajectory that extends well beyond recent volatility, suggesting a market correction rather than cyclical adjustment.
Liquidity remains moderate across the tracked sample of 50 cars, with 14 transactions recorded over the past twelve months. This volume is sufficient to establish pricing trends, though the modest transaction rate underscores that buyers are increasingly selective at current levels.
The Fuelie occupies a collectible tier with high desirability but faces structural headwinds from its position in the broader early Corvette market. Fuel-injected examples command premiums over their carbureted counterparts, yet that advantage appears insufficient to anchor valuations as interest softens.
The three-year base projection points to a median of $49,629—a 44.3 percent further decline from today's levels—while the five-year outlook settles near $41,600, representing 53.3 percent depreciation from the current price. These forecasts assume continued softening in early Corvette demand without a meaningful revival in collector interest or market sentiment.
Sellers confronting immediate liquidity needs may find limited advantage in waiting; buyers should recognize that entry points may improve materially over the next eighteen months if the forecast holds.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$89,100
- Annual appr. rate-22.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked50
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared50 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$740
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,970
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months16
- Sell-Through32%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$118,323
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$42,000 – US$242,000
- Total Sales Tracked50
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$99,500
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
Red · 4-speed manual
US$70,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
4-speed manual
US$125,000
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
US$83,500
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
Red · 4-Speed
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$42,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$127,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
maroon · 4-speed manual
US$61,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026
red with white coves · Powerglide automatic
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 24 May 2026
red · manual
US$145,750
mecum · 16 May 2026
Sateen Silver · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.