1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 has a current market value of $18,872 as of Sep 30, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of all verified sales between $13,200 and $20,500. Based on US sales through Jun 6, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $1,000 to $10,250.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82, latest sale Jun 6, 2026. Value as of Sep 30, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Sep 29, 2026
1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Price History
The median 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 sold for $15,264 in 2025, against $13,250 in 2024. 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 | $15,264 | 4 |
| 2024 | $13,250 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | $19,800 | 28,017 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $14,750 | 60,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $15,777 | 26,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $12,500 | 80,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 9, 2025 | $20,500 | 28,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $30,000 | 43,000 mi | Manual |
| May 2, 2024 | $13,250 | 36,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $13,200 | 56,065 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 23, 2023 | $21,500 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 29, 2023 | $10,500 | — | — |
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1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 worth?
A 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 is worth approximately $18,872 as of Sep 30, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 6, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,200 and $20,500; the full verified range is $10,500 to $30,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 cost new?
The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 carried an original MSRP of $12,878. Verified examples now trade around $18,872.
How much has the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 is worth about 47% more than its original MSRP of $12,878, with verified examples now trading around $18,872. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 sales in total.
Are 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 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 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82. 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 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82?
DriveIndex lists 2 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 for sale, priced from $1,000 to $10,250 (last checked Sep 29, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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