1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a current market value of $16,766 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 326 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $21,725 and $38,500. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. 27 have sold in the past 12 months, and 35 are listed for sale from $12,995 to $124,900. The median sale price is up 22.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 326 verified auction sales for the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (322 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 23, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Price History
The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sold for $33,600 in 2026, against $44,280 in 2005. 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 | $33,600 | 21 |
| 2025 | $27,225 | 20 |
| 2024 | $33,655 | 19 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $33,750 | 29 |
| 2021 | $32,500 | 25 |
| 2020 | $28,600 | 11 |
| 2019 | $22,500 | 19 |
| 2018 | $23,300 | 20 |
| 2017 | $25,575 | 14 |
| 2016 | $23,100 | 19 |
| 2015 | $27,500 | 12 |
| 2014 | $19,525 | 16 |
| 2013 | $23,925 | 14 |
| 2012 | $27,500 | 17 |
| 2011 | $30,938 | 8 |
| 2009 | $24,838 | 6 |
| 2008 | $67,100 | 3 |
| 2007 | $35,910 | 6 |
| 2006 | $36,720 | 6 |
| 2005 | $44,280 | 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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | $15,248 | 45,450 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $19,250 | 44,321 mi | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $33,600 | — | Automatic |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $30,500 | 50,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $18,700 | 58,098 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $33,000 | 84,841 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $57,200 | 88,700 mi | Manual |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $30,250 | 61,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $39,600 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 19, 2026 | $38,520 | 63,400 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $25,300 | 93,881 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $24,750 | 82,589 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $29,700 | 3,167 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2026 | $27,820 | 75,300 mi | Manual |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $44,000 | 56,920 mi | — |
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How much is a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe worth?
A 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth approximately $16,766 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 326 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 23, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $21,725 and $38,500; the full verified range is $10,725 to $87,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe cost new?
The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carried an original MSRP of $5,533. Verified examples now trade around $16,766.
How much has the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth about 203% more than its original MSRP of $5,533, with verified examples now trading around $16,766. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sell per year?
27 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 326 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sales in total.
Are 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale price is up 22.4% 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.
Where can I buy a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?
DriveIndex lists 35 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale, priced from $12,995 to $124,900 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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