1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a current market value of $16,058 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 72 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $14,500 and $23,500. Based on US sales through Sep 15, 2026. 9 have sold in the past 12 months, and 16 are listed for sale from $12,495 to $28,800. The median sale price is down 8.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 72 verified auction sales for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, latest sale Sep 15, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Price History
The median 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sold for $16,555 in 2026, against $39,600 in 2009. 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 | $16,555 | 9 |
| 2025 | $18,150 | 5 |
| 2024 | $15,725 | 4 |
| 2023 | $16,350 | 8 |
| 2022 | $20,000 | 12 |
| 2021 | $26,799 | 4 |
| 2018 | $13,200 | 3 |
| 2017 | $20,350 | 4 |
| 2016 | $16,500 | 3 |
| 2015 | $13,200 | 3 |
| 2013 | $16,800 | 3 |
| 2012 | $39,600 | 3 |
| 2009 | $39,600 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $10,250 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 2, 2026 | $16,555 | 25,000 mi | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $23,500 | 4,700 mi | Manual |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $17,500 | 13,000 mi | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $19,795 | 39,800 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $18,250 | 67,200 mi | Manual |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $14,300 | 49,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 20, 2026 | $16,000 | 67,200 mi | Manual |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $14,300 | 57,769 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $13,200 | 61,534 mi | Manual |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $15,550 | 88,300 mi | Manual |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $18,500 | 11,000 mi | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $18,150 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $29,700 | 1,591 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $13,200 | 94,789 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe worth?
A 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth approximately $16,058 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 72 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 15, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,500 and $23,500; the full verified range is $10,250 to $44,280. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe cost new?
The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carried an original MSRP of $37,495. Verified examples now trade around $16,058.
How much has the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe depreciated?
The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth about 57% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $37,495, and verified examples now trade around $16,058. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sell per year?
9 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 72 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sales in total.
Are 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale price is down 8.8% 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 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?
DriveIndex lists 16 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale, priced from $12,495 to $28,800 (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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