1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 has a current market value of $78,210 as of Nov 13, 2026, based on 29 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2013 between $52,000 and $82,500. Based on US sales through May 15, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 29 verified auction sales for the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1, latest sale May 15, 2026. Value as of Nov 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 sold for $115,500 in 2025, against $55,000 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 | $115,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $56,500 | 5 |
| 2017 | $55,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $77,000 | 72,541 mi | Manual |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $62,700 | — | Manual |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $115,500 | 3,367 mi | Manual |
| Mar 22, 2025 | $132,000 | 8,260 mi | Manual |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $93,500 | 26,420 mi | — |
| Nov 23, 2024 | $55,000 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $104,500 | 93,611 mi | — |
| May 20, 2023 | $77,000 | 47,948 mi | Manual |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $49,500 | 25,152 mi | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $52,000 | 79,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 9, 2022 | $93,500 | — | Manual |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $82,500 | — | Manual |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $56,500 | — | Manual |
| Nov 2, 2021 | $55,000 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
| May 20, 2021 | $96,800 | — | Manual |
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 worth?
A 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 is worth approximately $78,210 as of Nov 13, 2026, based on 29 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 15, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $52,000 and $82,500; the full verified range is $40,700 to $132,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 cost new?
The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 carried an original MSRP of $5,640. Verified examples now trade around $78,210.
How much has the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 is worth about 1287% more than its original MSRP of $5,640, with verified examples now trading around $78,210. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 29 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 sales in total.
Are 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1 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 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LT-1. 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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