1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Market Value & Price History
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed has a current market value of $49,337 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 19 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2023 between $52,500 and $71,500. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 20.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 19 verified auction sales for the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed, latest sale Sep 12, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed sold for $50,375 in 2026, against $62,000 in 2023. 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 | $50,375 | 4 |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $71,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $62,000 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | $43,750 | 96,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $49,250 | 24,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $51,500 | 62,000 mi | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $61,327 | 1,500 mi | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $40,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 26, 2025 | $53,350 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 15, 2025 | $62,500 | 100 mi | Manual |
| May 22, 2025 | $59,000 | 86,000 mi | Manual |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $62,000 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 4, 2025 | $93,500 | 110 mi | Manual |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $71,500 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $87,500 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $50,000 | 74,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $58,000 | 50,000 mi | Manual |
| May 4, 2024 | $84,000 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed worth?
A 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed is worth approximately $49,337 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 19 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $52,500 and $71,500; the full verified range is $40,000 to $93,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed cost new?
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed carried an original MSRP of $3,934. Verified examples now trade around $49,337.
How much has the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed is worth about 1154% more than its original MSRP of $3,934, with verified examples now trading around $49,337. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 19 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed sales in total.
Are 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed sale price is down 20.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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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