1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has a current market value of $39,595 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 157 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2006 between $26,950 and $42,900. Based on US sales through Oct 8, 2026. 9 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 3.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 157 verified auction sales for the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sold for $43,569 in 2026, against $27,500 in 2010. 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 | $43,569 | 8 |
| 2025 | $39,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $35,400 | 16 |
| 2022 | $34,100 | 13 |
| 2021 | $32,050 | 8 |
| 2020 | $33,250 | 6 |
| 2019 | $33,000 | 5 |
| 2018 | $37,400 | 9 |
| 2017 | $24,475 | 6 |
| 2016 | $26,950 | 9 |
| 2015 | $33,000 | 9 |
| 2014 | $33,550 | 15 |
| 2013 | $31,625 | 8 |
| 2012 | $34,100 | 5 |
| 2011 | $38,500 | 3 |
| 2010 | $27,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $40,937 | 91,200 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 22, 2026 | $24,500 | 54,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $26,483 | 80,800 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $46,200 | 72,505 mi | Manual |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $35,750 | 50,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $55,000 | 61,589 mi | Manual |
| May 13, 2026 | $59,400 | 59,037 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $46,200 | 64,819 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $27,500 | 45,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $40,700 | 63,660 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $26,950 | 36,950 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 7, 2025 | $45,750 | 15,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2025 | $42,900 | 44,378 mi | Manual |
| May 10, 2025 | $42,900 | 37,578 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 5, 2025 | $34,100 | 22,550 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible worth?
A 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth approximately $39,595 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 157 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 8, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $26,950 and $42,900; the full verified range is $13,200 to $88,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible cost new?
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible carried an original MSRP of $5,296. Verified examples now trade around $39,595.
How much has the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth about 648% more than its original MSRP of $5,296, with verified examples now trading around $39,595. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sell per year?
9 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 157 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sales in total.
Are 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sale price is up 3.4% 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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