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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=184

  • Highest price

    US$850,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    184

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 184 lots

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 184 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.

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$154,000+200%

    117 with · 47 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    US$63,250-82%

    3 with · 197 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$49,412-64%

    16 with · 184 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    US$26,500-34%

    3 with · 197 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 to a median of $45,500, down 57.6% over the past 12 months on a sample of 50 tracked sales. The SELL signal reflects sharp downward momentum, with the market showing no stabilization in sight.

Liquidity remains good with 184 total sales tracked over our monitoring period, suggesting reasonable transaction flow even as valuations compress. Current inventory stands at just two active listings, which is lean relative to recent sales activity and may indicate seller retreat from the market.

The C3 qualifies as a collectible on the stable modern classic tier, and these cars typically turn up with modest mileage—averaging 27,000 miles on transacted examples. High desirability has traditionally supported this segment, though recent price action suggests that appeal is not anchoring valuations at current levels.

Base projections point to continued deterioration, with the median expected to reach $7,416 by year three (down 83.7%) and $4,592 by year five (down 89.9%). These figures assume no major market intervention or supply disruption; the trajectory reflects ongoing weakness in the modern-classic segment broadly.

The timing of entry matters critically here. Prospective buyers may find opportunities at fire-sale levels if the downtrend persists, but sellers should act quickly or wait for market consolidation—holding inventory at current asking prices carries significant risk of further markdown.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$45,500
  • Annual appr. rate-57.6%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked202
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared202 (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 Months109
  • Sell-Through59%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings2
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$84,936
  • Avg Mileage at Sale27,000 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$850,000
  • Total Sales Tracked184

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$18,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026

  • US$78,500

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$62,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$18,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$45,500

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$16,300

    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

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