1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 has a current market value of $85,579 as of Sep 30, 2026, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 6 verified USD sales between $76,000 and $176,000. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 verified auction sales for the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270, latest sale Aug 28, 2026. Value as of Sep 30, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $76,000 | 96,566 mi | Manual |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $95,553 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $176,000 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2024 | $76,000 | 81,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $95,000 | 2,400 mi | Manual |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $78,000 | 60,000 mi | Manual |
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 worth?
A 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 is worth approximately $85,579 as of Sep 30, 2026, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. All 6 verified USD sales fall between $76,000 and $176,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 cost new?
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 carried an original MSRP of $4,070. Verified examples now trade around $85,579.
How much has the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 is worth about 2003% more than its original MSRP of $4,070, with verified examples now trading around $85,579. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 6 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 sales in total.
Are 1961 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 1961 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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