1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a current market value of $16,650 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 109 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $12,650 and $20,900. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. 8 have sold in the past 12 months, and 28 are listed for sale from $10,495 to $49,000. The median sale price is up 24.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 109 verified auction sales for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (108 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 12, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Price History
The median 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sold for $15,500 in 2026, against $18,700 in 2003. 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 | $15,500 | 7 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $20,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $18,700 | 10 |
| 2022 | $16,500 | 17 |
| 2021 | $13,475 | 6 |
| 2020 | $12,700 | 4 |
| 2019 | $12,100 | 9 |
| 2018 | $11,825 | 4 |
| 2017 | $17,063 | 7 |
| 2016 | $19,800 | 3 |
| 2014 | $15,675 | 4 |
| 2013 | $13,750 | 7 |
| 2012 | $12,925 | 5 |
| 2011 | $18,150 | 3 |
| 2009 | $41,250 | 3 |
| 2003 | $18,700 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $15,500 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $22,501 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $10,450 | 34,989 mi | Manual |
| Jun 27, 2026 | $18,700 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $13,500 | 37,000 mi | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $10,120 | — | Automatic |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $13,200 | 39,830 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 30, 2025 | $10,250 | 96,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2025 | $13,000 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| May 2, 2025 | $10,250 | 36,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $20,900 | 31,342 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $10,450 | 67,892 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 28, 2024 | $25,000 | 3,400 mi | Automatic |
| May 3, 2024 | $11,025 | 80,316 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe worth?
A 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth approximately $16,650 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 109 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 12, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,650 and $20,900; the full verified range is $10,120 to $44,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe cost new?
The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carried an original MSRP of $29,480. Verified examples now trade around $16,650.
How much has the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe depreciated?
The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth about 44% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $29,480, and verified examples now trade around $16,650. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sell per year?
8 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 109 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sales in total.
Are 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale price is up 24.7% 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 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?
DriveIndex lists 28 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale, priced from $10,495 to $49,000 (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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