Chevrolet Corvette (C1) Market Values & Price History
The original solid-axle roadster. DriveIndex tracks 12 C1-generation Corvette models across model years 1953–1962, with current market values from $46,500 to $286,433, built on 868 verified auction sales. 18 are for sale now. Sold prices across the generation are down 6.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex — 868 verified auction sales across C1-generation Corvette models, latest sale Aug 25, 2026. Methodology
C1 Models & Values (12)
| Model | Years | Market Value | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1953–1962 | $51,410–$286,433 | 716 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed | 1954–1962 | $46,500–$95,237 | 71 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 3-Speed | 1956–1959 | $49,062–$88,855 | 14 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 | 1962 | $71,595 | 11 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 | 1959–1961 | $104,625–$106,765 | 9 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie | 1962 | $138,745 | 8 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/230 | 1958 | $77,750 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie | 1957 | $158,600 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie | 1958–1959 | $90,970–$125,252 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/315 Fuelie | 1961 | $82,199 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/300 | 1962 | $63,503 | 7 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 265 | 1955 | $81,197 | 4 |
Chevrolet Corvette by Generation
Recent C1 Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | $20,250 | 38,000 mi |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $52,617 | 12,000 mi |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $99,500 | 75,000 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $88,000 | 67,508 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $77,000 | 8,253 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $93,500 | 82,180 mi |
| Aug 15, 2026 | $148,500 | 107 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $66,000 | 23,875 mi |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $89,100 | 87,976 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $71,500 | 87,578 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $51,700 | 58,422 mi |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $58,300 | 90,356 mi |
Verified results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
Every model above has a DriveIndex Value Signal — whether it's appreciating, stable, or depreciating, its 1–5 year projection, and the best months to buy and sell.
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What years is the C1 Corvette?
DriveIndex tracks C1-generation Corvette cars across model years 1953–1962, spanning 12 distinct models.
How much is a C1 Corvette worth?
Current market values for C1-generation Corvette models range from $46,500 to $286,433, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $83,550, across 868 verified auction sales.
Is the C1 Corvette appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for C1-generation cars are down 6.1% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For each model's Value Signal classification and 1–5 year projection, open it on DriveIndex.
Which C1 models does DriveIndex track?
12 C1-generation models including Corvette, Corvette 4-Speed, Corvette 3-Speed, Corvette 327/340, Corvette 283/270. Each has its own live market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.