1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible has a current market value of $14,063 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 53 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $14,850 and $21,250. Based on US sales through Jul 24, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $17,407 to $27,000. The median sale price is down 18.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 53 verified auction sales for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible, latest sale Jul 24, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible Price History
The median 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible sold for $18,275 in 2025, against $15,125 in 2017. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,275 | 6 |
| 2024 | $14,250 | 6 |
| 2023 | $15,950 | 7 |
| 2022 | $21,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $21,250 | 7 |
| 2020 | $17,875 | 6 |
| 2019 | $13,200 | 3 |
| 2017 | $15,125 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | $13,750 | 46,044 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 10, 2026 | $16,500 | 37,833 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $11,250 | 57,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 19, 2025 | $18,300 | 22,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $15,400 | 50,313 mi | Manual |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $29,500 | 32 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $18,249 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $26,400 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $11,000 | 54,306 mi | Manual |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $13,100 | 56,870 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 13, 2024 | $9,900 | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $19,800 | 46,878 mi | Manual |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $15,400 | 55,498 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2024 | $17,600 | 60,727 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $15,950 | 32,643 mi | Automatic |
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible worth?
A 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible is worth approximately $14,063 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 53 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $21,250; the full verified range is $9,900 to $33,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible cost new?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible carried an original MSRP of $47,225. Verified examples now trade around $14,063.
How much has the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible depreciated?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible is worth about 70% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $47,225, and verified examples now trade around $14,063. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 53 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible sales in total.
Are 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible sale price is down 18.3% 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.
Where can I buy a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible?
DriveIndex lists 2 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Convertible for sale, priced from $17,407 to $27,000 (last checked Oct 8, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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