1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition has a current market value of $23,470 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 165 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $14,850 and $26,400. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. 12 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $22,000 to $24,000. The median sale price is down 9.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 165 verified auction sales for the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition (163 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 26, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Price History
The median 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition sold for $23,100 in 2026, against $13,750 in 2012. 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 | $23,100 | 7 |
| 2025 | $26,800 | 16 |
| 2024 | $24,200 | 19 |
| 2023 | $14,300 | 9 |
| 2022 | $24,775 | 18 |
| 2021 | $23,100 | 9 |
| 2020 | $14,850 | 9 |
| 2019 | $16,625 | 12 |
| 2018 | $17,075 | 8 |
| 2017 | $20,625 | 10 |
| 2016 | $19,800 | 3 |
| 2015 | $16,500 | 16 |
| 2014 | $17,050 | 10 |
| 2013 | $19,250 | 8 |
| 2012 | $13,750 | 6 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | $23,100 | 26,709 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $27,000 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $18,750 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $14,100 | 30,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $18,700 | 26,666 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $55,000 | 275 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $35,750 | 4,496 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $23,000 | 11,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $28,600 | 26,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $33,000 | 17,759 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $16,318 | 34,201 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $21,450 | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $25,000 | 30,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $22,000 | 28,271 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $14,300 | 90,877 mi | Automatic |
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1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition worth?
A 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition is worth approximately $23,470 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 165 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $26,400; the full verified range is $10,450 to $66,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition cost new?
The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition carried an original MSRP of $22,538. Verified examples now trade around $23,470.
How much has the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition is worth about 4% more than its original MSRP of $22,538, with verified examples now trading around $23,470. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition sell per year?
12 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 165 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition sales in total.
Are 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition sale price is down 9.6% 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 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition?
DriveIndex lists 2 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition for sale, priced from $22,000 to $24,000 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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