Chevrolet Corvette (C1) Market Values & Price History
The original solid-axle roadster. DriveIndex tracks 13 C1-generation Corvette models across model years 1953–1962, with market values from $40,396 to $279,206, built on 3,365 verified auction sales (data through Oct 9, 2026). 203 are listed for sale. The median sale price across the generation is down 6.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of models, years and mileages that came to market as well as with the market itself.
Data: DriveIndex. 3,365 verified auction sales across C1-generation Corvette models, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Methodology
C1 Models & Values (13)
| Model | Years | Market Value | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1953195419551956195719581959196019611962 | $63,454–$279,206 | 3043 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed | 1954195719581959196019611962 | $46,500–$90,042 | 68 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie | 1962 | $105,131 | 37 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 | 1962 | $72,512 | 35 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie | 195819591960 | $90,970–$126,602No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 31 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/315 Fuelie | 1961 | $103,692 | 30 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 | 19591961 | $80,250–$87,327 | 28 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie | 1957 | $158,600No sale since Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 327/300 | 1962 | $40,396 | 20 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 3-Speed | 195619581959 | $65,748–$88,855 | 19 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 265 | 1955 | $94,379 | 15 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/230 | 1958 | $77,750 | 12 |
| Chevrolet Corvette 283/250 Fuelie | 1957 | $117,425No sale since Jan 2025 | 6 |
Chevrolet Corvette by Generation
Recent C1 Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $75,435 | 2,300 mi |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $85,600 | 56,700 mi |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $115,000 | 7,947 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $71,685 | 25,700 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $103,600 | 73,970 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $92,400 | 7,873 mi |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $13,000 | 78,000 mi |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $66,000 | 42,270 mi |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $55,000 | 64,177 mi |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $58,900 | 9,000 mi |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $68,200 | 4,944 mi |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $99,000 | 85,890 mi |
Verified results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
Every model above has a DriveIndex Value Signal showing 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 13 distinct models.
How much is a C1 Corvette worth?
Market values for C1-generation Corvette models range from $40,396 to $279,206, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $79,200, across 3,365 verified auction sales.
Are C1 Corvette sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median sale price of C1-generation cars is down 6.8% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of models, years and mileages that came to market as well as with the market itself. Each model's Value Signal classification and 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Which C1 models does DriveIndex track?
13 C1-generation models including Corvette, Corvette 4-Speed, Corvette 327/360 Fuelie, Corvette 327/340, Corvette 283/290 Fuelie. Each has its own market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.