Best Chevrolet Corvette Year to Buy
There is no single best Chevrolet Corvette year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 5,108 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $12,776. The 1962 trades most often (612 verified sales). The 1953 has held its value best, worth 79 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 16, 2026, so the 1953's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 27 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 5, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 27 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Chevrolet Corvette Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | $75,171No comparable sale since Mar 2026 | 123% | 4 · too few to rank | 34 |
| 2023 Corvette | $99,813 | 164% | 44 | 54 |
| 2022 Corvette | $72,873 | 120% | 88 | 21 |
| 2021 Corvette | $71,638 | 118% | 44 | 16 |
| 2019 Corvette | $62,897No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 103% | 13 | 45 |
| 2018 Corvette | $67,422 | 111% | 8 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 2017 Corvette | $45,948 | 75% | 10 | 29 |
| 2016 Corvette | $51,500 | 93% | 17 | 15 |
| 2015 Corvette | $57,213 | 117% | 24 | 11 |
| 2014 Corvette | $39,759 | 81% | 60 | 9 |
| 2012 Corvette | $31,570No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 64% | 11 | 4 |
| 2010 Corvette | $23,130No sale since Dec 2025 | 47% | 7 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 1982 Corvette | $21,625 | 118% | 216 | 43 |
| 1981 Corvette | $22,152 | 136% | 259 | 59 |
| 1980 Corvette | $18,662 | 142% | 223 | 31 |
| 1979 Corvette | $12,776 | 104% | 130 | 54 |
| 1978 Corvette | $20,358 | 2.2× | 205 | 77 |
| 1977 Corvette | $16,933 | 196% | 205 | 43 |
| 1976 Corvette | $15,129 | 199% | 140 | 45 |
| 1964 Corvette | $103,196 | 24× | 237 | 39 |
| 1962 Corvette | $66,917 | 17× | 612 | 48 |
| 1961 Corvette | $67,534 | 17× | 432 | 35 |
| 1960 Corvette | $53,272 | 14× | 305 | 21 |
| 1959 Corvette | $93,383 | 24× | 286 | 17 |
| 1958 Corvette | $75,422 | 21× | 409 | 32 |
| 1957 Corvette | $91,000 | 26× | 433 | 23 |
| 1956 Corvette | $57,426 | 18× | 178 | 8 |
| 1955 Corvette | $92,523 | 29× | 93 | 2 |
| 1954 Corvette | $66,476 | 24× | 347 | 9 |
| 1953 Corvette | $276,980No comparable sale since Apr 2026 | 79× | 68 | 2 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Corvette year is appreciating?
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Best Chevrolet Corvette Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chevrolet Corvette year to buy?
There is no single best Chevrolet Corvette year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 5,108 verified sales, the 1979 is the most affordable at $12,776. The 1962 trades most often (612 verified sales). The 1953 has held its value best, worth 79 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Apr 16, 2026, so the 1953's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year is the cheapest?
The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,776. The most valuable is the 1953, at $276,980. No comparable sale since Apr 16, 2026, so the 1953's value may not reflect today's market.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year holds its value best?
The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is worth 79 times its original MSRP of $3,498, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares its DriveIndex value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Apr 16, 2026, so the 1953's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Chevrolet Corvette worth?
Depending on the model year, a Chevrolet Corvette is worth from $12,776 to $276,980 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.