1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has a market value of $14,987, based on 58 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2006 between $13,200 and $22,000. No comparable sale since Feb 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 33 are listed for sale from $11,500 to $31,995.
Data: DriveIndex. 58 verified auction sales for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (55 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Feb 20, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 8, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Price History
The median 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sold for $12,925 in 2024, against $13,200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,925 | 4 |
| 2023 | $15,325 | 8 |
| 2022 | $20,900 | 7 |
| 2021 | $22,000 | 5 |
| 2019 | $14,850 | 3 |
| 2018 | $11,000 | 3 |
| 2016 | $13,200 | 3 |
| 2014 | $14,000 | 7 |
| 2012 | $13,200 | 3 |
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 Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $15,105 | 70,308 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $13,200 | 84,027 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $11,550 | 59,858 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $13,750 | 78,279 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $20,000 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $10,968 | 63,966 mi | Automatic |
| May 11, 2024 | $12,100 | 71,075 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 2, 2023 | $16,900 | 15,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 13, 2023 | $13,200 | 77,350 mi | Manual |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $20,121 | 13,835 mi | Manual |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $27,500 | 5,217 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2023 | $12,650 | 82,333 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $20,900 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $13,750 | — | Manual |
| Feb 24, 2023 | $10,600 | — | — |
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How much is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible worth?
A 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth approximately $14,987, based on 58 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Feb 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,200 and $22,000; the full verified range is $10,175 to $41,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible cost new?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible carried an original MSRP of $45,235. Its DriveIndex market value is $14,987. No comparable sale since Feb 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible depreciated?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth about 67% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $45,235, and its DriveIndex market value is $14,987. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Feb 20, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 58 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sales in total.
Are 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 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 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. 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 Convertible?
DriveIndex lists 33 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for sale, priced from $11,500 to $31,995 (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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