1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition has a current market value of $24,314 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 321 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $19,250 and $36,300. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. 25 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 12% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 321 verified auction sales for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition, latest sale Sep 26, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition sold for $24,200 in 2026, against $45,360 in 2007. 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 | $24,200 | 17 |
| 2025 | $28,050 | 28 |
| 2024 | $29,150 | 30 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | 17 |
| 2022 | $29,700 | 30 |
| 2021 | $28,600 | 33 |
| 2020 | $27,225 | 20 |
| 2019 | $25,850 | 24 |
| 2018 | $18,150 | 27 |
| 2017 | $31,900 | 13 |
| 2016 | $15,950 | 6 |
| 2015 | $18,425 | 10 |
| 2014 | $25,025 | 18 |
| 2013 | $21,450 | 21 |
| 2012 | $25,300 | 9 |
| 2008 | $28,050 | 4 |
| 2007 | $45,360 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | $20,350 | 29,513 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2026 | $34,750 | 500 mi | — |
| Sep 12, 2026 | $44,000 | — | Automatic |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $17,250 | 11,000 mi | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $22,550 | 38,572 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $21,750 | 18,000 mi | — |
| May 16, 2026 | $73,700 | 910 mi | Manual |
| May 13, 2026 | $24,200 | 13,902 mi | Manual |
| May 12, 2026 | $26,000 | 3,600 mi | — |
| May 12, 2026 | $17,600 | 28,119 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $24,250 | 18,000 mi | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $24,200 | 57,402 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 7, 2026 | $22,500 | 25,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $36,300 | 7,134 mi | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $15,400 | 1,964 mi | Automatic |
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition worth?
A 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is worth approximately $24,314 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 321 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 26, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $19,250 and $36,300; the full verified range is $10,450 to $77,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition cost new?
The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition carried an original MSRP of $13,653. Verified examples now trade around $24,314.
How much has the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition is worth about 78% more than its original MSRP of $13,653, with verified examples now trading around $24,314. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition sell per year?
25 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 321 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition sales in total.
Are 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition sale price is down 12% 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.
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