1955 Chevrolet Corvette Market Value & Price History
The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette has a current market value of $146,850 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 92 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 1999 between $74,250 and $135,000. Based on US sales through Jun 27, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 3 are listed for sale from $52,000 to $119,000. The median sale price is down 11.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 92 verified auction sales for the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (91 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Jun 27, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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1955 Chevrolet Corvette Price History
The median 1955 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $107,250 in 2026, against $80,250 in 2006. 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 | $107,250 | 4 |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $73,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $85,250 | 6 |
| 2021 | $107,250 | 8 |
| 2019 | $104,500 | 5 |
| 2018 | $82,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | $134,750 | 3 |
| 2015 | $81,000 | 3 |
| 2014 | $87,725 | 4 |
| 2012 | $108,900 | 14 |
| 2011 | $104,500 | 5 |
| 2010 | $140,250 | 3 |
| 2007 | $134,750 | 3 |
| 2006 | $80,250 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | $132,000 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 18, 2026 | $247,500 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $82,500 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $51,700 | 1,904 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $126,500 | 58,062 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2025 | $148,500 | 9,737 mi | Automatic |
| May 16, 2025 | $137,500 | 5 mi | Automatic |
| May 16, 2025 | $220,000 | 9 mi | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2025 | $214,500 | 13,974 mi | Manual |
| Jan 18, 2025 | $209,000 | 1,026 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $66,000 | 83,170 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2025 | $129,250 | 27,443 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2025 | $72,600 | 40,611 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $41,800 | 32,341 mi | Automatic |
| May 18, 2024 | $66,000 | 27,443 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette worth?
A 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is worth approximately $146,850 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 92 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jun 27, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $74,250 and $135,000; the full verified range is $22,000 to $247,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette cost new?
The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette carried an original MSRP of $3,149. Verified examples now trade around $146,850.
How much has the 1955 Chevrolet Corvette depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is worth about 4563% more than its original MSRP of $3,149, with verified examples now trading around $146,850. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1955 Chevrolet Corvette sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 92 1955 Chevrolet Corvette sales in total.
Are 1955 Chevrolet Corvette sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1955 Chevrolet Corvette sale price is down 11.5% 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 1955 Chevrolet Corvette?
DriveIndex lists 3 1955 Chevrolet Corvette for sale, priced from $52,000 to $119,000 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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