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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.

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    $37,580-82%

    3 with · 201 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    $29,158-64%

    16 with · 188 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    $15,745-34%

    3 with · 201 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 Australian market for the Chevrolet Corvette C3 is trading at a median of AUD $46,750, down 25 percent year-over-year—a significant retreat that signals continued weakness. The SELL signal reflects this depreciating trajectory, suggesting the market has re-rated the model sharply downward over the past twelve months.

Liquidity in this segment remains thin, with only five tracked sales over the past year and seven total in the dataset. This scarcity of transactions means price discovery is difficult and exit windows for owners are narrow, a meaningful friction point for any potential buyer or seller considering entry or exit.

The C3 occupies the stable modern classic tier—a broad category that includes cars with heritage appeal but limited production scarcity data available in this market. Desirability scores remain low, which explains both the thin trading activity and the year-over-year depreciation; the model lacks the collector momentum seen in higher-tier Corvettes or competing American muscle cars in the Australian market.

Base-case projections show the median holding steady at AUD $46,750 through both the three- and five-year horizons, with zero percent growth expected. This flat outlook reflects a market that has likely found a floor after the recent 25 percent correction, but shows no signals of recovery or appreciation in the medium term.

Prospective buyers should be aware that the absence of active listings suggests cars are not moving quickly, while the thin sales sample means any individual transaction can shift median values materially. For current owners, the depreciating signal and flat recovery outlook point toward either waiting for cyclical upside or accepting present levels as the realistic exit price.

Depreciation Benchmark

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

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked207
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared207 (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 · 1 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.