1979 Chevrolet Corvette Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has a current market value of $22,685, based on 44 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,000 to $49,500. 14 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $14,328 to $45,100. Sold prices are down 8.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 44 verified auction sales for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, latest sale Jul 9, 2026. Methodology
1979 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $12,313.
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Recent 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | $22,500 | 84,000 mi |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $19,800 | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | $19,800 | 28,017 mi |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $16,500 | 91,148 mi |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $14,250 | 19,450 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $14,300 | 96,191 mi |
| May 13, 2026 | $15,950 | 3,661 mi |
| May 6, 2026 | $10,900 | 58,200 mi |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $11,000 | 68,008 mi |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $10,450 | 10,405 mi |
| Jan 7, 2026 | $20,900 | 1,557 mi |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $11,500 | 43,000 mi |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $12,100 | 97,101 mi |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $23,700 | 28,000 mi |
| Aug 10, 2025 | $18,050 | 26,000 mi |
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1979 Chevrolet Corvette: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette worth?
The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has a market value of approximately $22,685, based on 44 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,000 and $49,500.
How many 1979 Chevrolet Corvette sell per year?
14 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 44 sales in total.
Is the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette are down 8.3% 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 1979 Chevrolet Corvette on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette?
There are currently 2 1979 Chevrolet Corvette for sale, priced from $14,328 to $45,100. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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