1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 Market Value & Price History
The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 has a current market value of $96,000 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $110,000 and $143,000. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 11 verified auction sales for the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425, latest sale Sep 30, 2026. Value as of Nov 14, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $88,275 | 45,800 mi | Manual |
| Sep 12, 2026 | $121,000 | — | Manual |
| Sep 21, 2025 | $87,500 | 117 mi | Manual |
| Jul 4, 2025 | $174,000 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $120,000 | 700 mi | Manual |
| Aug 7, 2021 | $133,000 | 72,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 23, 2018 | $170,500 | — | Manual |
| Jun 24, 2017 | $143,000 | — | Manual |
| Jun 24, 2017 | $110,000 | 57,600 mi | Manual |
| Apr 18, 2015 | $88,000 | — | Manual |
| Jan 5, 2002 | $124,200 | — | — |
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1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 worth?
A 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 is worth approximately $96,000 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $110,000 and $143,000; the full verified range is $87,500 to $174,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 cost new?
The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 carried an original MSRP of $4,398. Verified examples now trade around $96,000.
How much has the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 is worth about 2083% more than its original MSRP of $4,398, with verified examples now trading around $96,000. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 sales in total.
Are 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425 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 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L78 396/425. 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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