1978 Chevrolet Corvette Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has a current market value of $23,595, based on 119 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,300 to $73,700. 41 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $14,659 to $18,899. Sold prices are down 9.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 119 verified auction sales for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, latest sale Aug 16, 2026. Methodology
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $9,351.
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Recent 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | $18,000 | 55,000 mi |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $18,150 | 13,982 mi |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $26,400 | 18,337 mi |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $16,500 | 6,227 mi |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $16,500 | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $22,550 | 38,572 mi |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $18,150 | 26,493 mi |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $21,450 | 22,178 mi |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $28,000 | 2,210 mi |
| May 16, 2026 | $33,000 | 3,490 mi |
| May 16, 2026 | $73,700 | 910 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $24,200 | 13,902 mi |
| May 12, 2026 | $17,600 | 28,119 mi |
| May 9, 2026 | $27,500 | 9,306 mi |
| Apr 25, 2026 | $22,000 | 35,000 mi |
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1978 Chevrolet Corvette: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette worth?
The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has a market value of approximately $23,595, based on 119 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,300 and $73,700.
How many 1978 Chevrolet Corvette sell per year?
41 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 120 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette are down 9.1% 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 1978 Chevrolet Corvette on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette?
There are currently 2 1978 Chevrolet Corvette for sale, priced from $14,659 to $18,899. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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