1981 Chevrolet Corvette Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has a current market value of $18,950, based on 62 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $9,900 to $55,000. 24 have sold in the past 12 months, and 14 are currently for sale from $11,294 to $96,099. Sold prices are up 20.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $19,250 | 37,000 mi |
| May 27, 2026 | $13,750 | 31,000 mi |
| May 15, 2026 | $25,300 | 9,138 mi |
| May 12, 2026 | $15,400 | 59,162 mi |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $23,100 | 32,215 mi |
| Apr 3, 2026 | $22,500 | 6,000 mi |
| Feb 21, 2026 | $20,000 | 12,000 mi |
| Jan 25, 2026 | $30,800 | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $18,700 | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $26,400 | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $25,300 | 63,673 mi |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $22,000 | 845 mi |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $40,700 | 3,296 mi |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $22,000 | 845 mi |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $14,300 | 59,776 mi |
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1981 Chevrolet Corvette — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette worth?
The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette has a market value of approximately $18,950, based on 62 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $9,900 and $55,000.
How many 1981 Chevrolet Corvette sell per year?
24 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 63 sales in total.
Is the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette are up 20.6% 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 1981 Chevrolet Corvette on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette?
There are currently 14 1981 Chevrolet Corvette for sale, priced from $11,294 to $96,099. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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