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1961 Chevrolet Corvette: market value and price history

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Market Value & Price History

The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette has a current market value of $76,232, based on 87 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $22,750 to $308,000. 27 have sold in the past 12 months, and 6 are currently for sale from $69,268 to $270,887. Sold prices are up 2.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Market Value
$76,232
Median Sale
$80,300
Price Range
$22,750$308,000
Auction Sales
87
Avg Mileage
28,640
For Sale Now
6

Data: DriveIndex. 87 verified auction sales for the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, latest sale Jun 26, 2026. Methodology

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

It carried an original MSRP of $3,934.

Original MSRP
$3,934
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale Now (6)

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
58,922 mi · Cars.com ↗
$69,268
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
96,463 mi · Cars.com ↗
$69,999
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
103,777 mi · Cars.com ↗
$70,440
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
85,805 mi · Cars.com ↗
$89,895
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
69,218 mi · Cars.com ↗
$99,999
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
1,459 mi · Cars.com ↗
$270,887
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Recent 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Jun 26, 2026$55,00083,000 mi
Jun 6, 2026$75,90097,958 mi
Jun 6, 2026$62,70065,901 mi
Jun 4, 2026$55,50059,300 mi
May 15, 2026$53,90031,508 mi
May 14, 2026$132,00019,626 mi
May 13, 2026$71,50032,256 mi
May 9, 2026$64,90047,549 mi
Apr 11, 2026$129,2505,500 mi
Mar 21, 2026$106,7001,608 mi
Mar 20, 2026$77,00016,536 mi
Mar 2, 2026$84,0003,600 mi
Jan 24, 2026$308,000
Jan 23, 2026$52,800
Jan 18, 2026$187,000266 mi

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1961 Chevrolet Corvette: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette worth?

The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette has a market value of approximately $76,232, based on 87 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $22,750 and $308,000.

How many 1961 Chevrolet Corvette sell per year?

27 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 88 sales in total.

Is the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette are up 2.7% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette on DriveIndex.

Where can I buy a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette?

There are currently 6 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for sale, priced from $69,268 to $270,887. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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