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Chevrolet Corvette (C3)

1968–1982

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  • Lowest price

    £10,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £22,900

    Since 2020 · n=9

  • Highest price

    £80,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    9

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 9 lots

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 9 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£12,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-56.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 56.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£2,225

-83%

5-Year Forecast

£1,398

-89%

Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Chevrolet Corvette remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

29

Cars

SORN

11

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    £18,811-82%

    3 with · 201 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    £14,595-64%

    16 with · 188 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    £7,881-34%

    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 Chevrolet Corvette C3 in the UK market has experienced severe price erosion, sliding 56 percent year-on-year to a median of £12,750, with a high-confidence SELL signal flashing across the data. This sharp depreciation reflects broader softness in the segment rather than model-specific failure, though the trajectory is unmistakable.

Liquidity remains thin with only three transactions recorded in the past twelve months against a nine-car sample over a longer tracking window. The absence of active listings and sparse transaction flow suggests buyers are cautious; those holding inventory should expect extended holding periods and negotiation pressure at current asking prices.

The C3 occupies a stable modern classic tier where collectibility remains modest at a score of five. Low desirability and production-volume considerations mean this generation has not commanded the appreciation trajectory of earlier Corvette variants, positioning it as a secondary-tier collectible at best.

Base projections paint a stark picture, with valuations forecast to compress by 82.5 percent over three years and 89 percent over five years, reaching £2,225 and £1,398 respectively. These downside scenarios assume continued market indifference and broader economic headwinds that tend to squeeze affordable classics hardest.

Prospective buyers should consider the extended timeline required to recover capital in this segment; those seeking exit should move inventory promptly rather than hold for a recovery that the model's desirability profile does not support.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£12,750
  • Annual appr. rate-56.0%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed29
  • SORN'd (off-road)11
  • Total in DVLA records40
  • All Chevrolet Corvettes475
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£800
  • Total annual cost£4,550

For sale now · 1 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£27,753
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£10,500 – £80,000
  • Total Sales Tracked9

Recent sales

Showing latest 9
  • £10,500

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jul 2026

  • £12,750

    Collecting Cars · 14 May 2026

  • £14,250

    Collecting Cars · 1 Jan 2026

  • £30,000

    Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2025

  • £29,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Apr 2025

  • £22,900

    Collecting Cars · 28 Feb 2025

  • £19,500

    Collecting Cars · 21 Oct 2024

  • £30,877

    Collecting Cars · 7 Oct 2024

  • £80,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 Feb 2024

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