1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 Market Value & Price History
The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 has a market value of $86,725, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $77,000 and $87,000. No sale since Jul 7, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270, latest sale Jul 7, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | $87,000 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $88,000 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $78,500 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $77,040 | 40,220 mi | Manual |
| Jul 12, 2023 | $134,000 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 24, 2020 | $77,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 17, 2020 | $51,700 | — | Manual |
| Jan 19, 2017 | $52,800 | — | Manual |
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 worth?
A 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 is worth approximately $86,725, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Jul 7, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $77,000 and $87,000; the full verified range is $51,700 to $134,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 cost new?
The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 carried an original MSRP of $4,053. Its DriveIndex market value is $86,725. No sale since Jul 7, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 is worth about 2040% more than its original MSRP of $4,053, with a DriveIndex market value of $86,725. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Jul 7, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 8 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 sales at auction.
Are 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 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 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270. 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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