1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 has a current market value of $47,546 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 59 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $39,750 and $60,250. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. 7 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 19.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 59 verified auction sales for the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1, latest sale Oct 24, 2026. Value as of Nov 14, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 sold for $50,000 in 2026, against $52,800 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 | $50,000 | 7 |
| 2025 | $44,550 | 10 |
| 2024 | $39,875 | 6 |
| 2022 | $72,400 | 4 |
| 2021 | $70,400 | 3 |
| 2020 | $38,500 | 3 |
| 2019 | $41,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | $47,300 | 5 |
| 2017 | $40,700 | 4 |
| 2013 | $45,650 | 5 |
| 2012 | $52,800 | 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 Coupe LT-1 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | $47,300 | 42,148 mi | Manual |
| Sep 27, 2026 | $50,000 | 3,700 mi | Manual |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $44,000 | 57,384 mi | Manual |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $60,250 | 3,700 mi | Manual |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $44,000 | 56,920 mi | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $57,000 | 65,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $74,800 | 37,003 mi | — |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $26,001 | 11,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $41,800 | 44,045 mi | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $56,720 | 71,000 mi | Manual |
| May 14, 2025 | $78,100 | 39,998 mi | Manual |
| Feb 15, 2025 | $80,000 | 81,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 19, 2025 | $29,700 | 32,584 mi | Manual |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $79,200 | 70,279 mi | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $37,400 | 88,527 mi | Manual |
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 worth?
A 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 is worth approximately $47,546 as of Nov 14, 2026, based on 59 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $39,750 and $60,250; the full verified range is $19,170 to $108,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 cost new?
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 carried an original MSRP of $6,016. Verified examples now trade around $47,546.
How much has the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 is worth about 690% more than its original MSRP of $6,016, with verified examples now trading around $47,546. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 59 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 sales in total.
Are 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 sale price is up 19.6% 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.
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