1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 Market Value & Price History
The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 has a current market value of $94,379 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $90,500 and $137,200. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265, latest sale Sep 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 sold for $81,500 in 2026, against $209,000 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $209,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | $90,500 | 82,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 29, 2026 | $77,605 | 194 mi | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $81,500 | 999 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $137,200 | 94 mi | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | $111,000 | 154 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 12, 2023 | $81,000 | 43,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 20, 2022 | $135,000 | 77,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 20, 2022 | $102,000 | 61,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 15, 2021 | $243,000 | 14,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $209,000 | 62 mi | Manual |
| Feb 16, 2021 | $76,000 | 61,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 5, 2019 | $154,000 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 5, 2019 | $91,300 | — | Manual |
| Jan 20, 2018 | $99,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 30, 2016 | $110,000 | — | Automatic |
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1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 worth?
A 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 is worth approximately $94,379 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $90,500 and $137,200; the full verified range is $76,000 to $243,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 cost new?
The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 carried an original MSRP of $2,909. Verified examples now trade around $94,379.
How much has the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 is worth about 3144% more than its original MSRP of $2,909, with verified examples now trading around $94,379. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 sales in total.
Are 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette 265. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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