1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has a current market value of $15,473 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 175 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2000 between $16,500 and $30,800. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. 16 have sold in the past 12 months, and 35 are listed for sale from $10,500 to $38,900. The median sale price is down 18.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 175 verified auction sales for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, latest sale Sep 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Sep 30, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Price History
The median 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sold for $19,260 in 2026, against $22,000 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 | $19,260 | 15 |
| 2025 | $26,950 | 14 |
| 2024 | $24,200 | 17 |
| 2023 | $19,800 | 11 |
| 2022 | $26,850 | 22 |
| 2021 | $33,600 | 9 |
| 2020 | $18,700 | 8 |
| 2019 | $18,000 | 13 |
| 2018 | $18,150 | 11 |
| 2017 | $15,400 | 12 |
| 2016 | $25,575 | 6 |
| 2015 | $23,650 | 8 |
| 2014 | $23,925 | 8 |
| 2013 | $24,750 | 3 |
| 2012 | $22,000 | 10 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $14,300 | 73,749 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $15,250 | 16,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $19,260 | 50,200 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $21,000 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $10,000 | 118,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $13,400 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $20,900 | 27,218 mi | Manual |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $15,400 | 73,394 mi | Manual |
| Jun 3, 2026 | $10,100 | 87,600 mi | Manual |
| May 15, 2026 | $71,500 | 6,393 mi | Automatic |
| May 10, 2026 | $22,550 | 3,093 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $29,700 | 6,464 mi | Manual |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $17,000 | 31,690 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 10, 2026 | $26,400 | 7,801 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $37,400 | 551 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible worth?
A 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth approximately $15,473 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 175 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,500 and $30,800; the full verified range is $10,000 to $71,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible cost new?
The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible carried an original MSRP of $44,425. Verified examples now trade around $15,473.
How much has the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible depreciated?
The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth about 65% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $44,425, and verified examples now trade around $15,473. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sell per year?
16 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 175 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sales in total.
Are 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sale price is down 18.6% 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 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible?
DriveIndex lists 35 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for sale, priced from $10,500 to $38,900 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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