1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a current market value of $13,202 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 64 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $12,100 and $16,600. Based on US sales through Jul 28, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 16 are listed for sale from $10,995 to $36,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 64 verified auction sales for the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (63 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jul 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Price History
The median 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sold for $12,750 in 2025, against $12,100 in 2015. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,750 | 5 |
| 2024 | $12,038 | 7 |
| 2023 | $15,675 | 8 |
| 2022 | $15,078 | 10 |
| 2021 | $14,500 | 6 |
| 2018 | $17,600 | 3 |
| 2017 | $19,800 | 3 |
| 2015 | $12,100 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $13,000 | 18,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 16, 2025 | $14,300 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 20, 2025 | $13,100 | 13,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $11,300 | 36,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $12,750 | 21,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $12,100 | 48,771 mi | Manual |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $12,000 | 28,900 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $10,750 | 42,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $15,200 | 24,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 2, 2024 | $10,988 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $13,550 | 22,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $15,250 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $12,038 | 18,386 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $14,500 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 4, 2023 | $13,543 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe worth?
A 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth approximately $13,202 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 64 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,100 and $16,600; the full verified range is $10,200 to $33,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe cost new?
The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carried an original MSRP of $27,502. Verified examples now trade around $13,202.
How much has the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe depreciated?
The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth about 52% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $27,502, and verified examples now trade around $13,202. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 64 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sales in total.
Are 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 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 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. 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 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?
DriveIndex lists 16 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale, priced from $10,995 to $36,000 (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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