Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Market Values & Price History
The long-running chrome- and rubber-bumper Stingray. DriveIndex tracks 37 C3-generation Corvette models across model years 1968–1982, with market values from $10,990 to $819,649, built on 6,242 verified auction sales (data through Oct 9, 2026). 603 are listed for sale. The median sale price across the generation is down 2% 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. 6,242 verified auction sales across C3-generation Corvette models, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Methodology
C3 Models & Values (37)
Chevrolet Corvette by Generation
Recent C3 Corvette Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $40,937 | 91,200 mi |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $23,600 | 9,000 mi |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $35,027 | 73,000 mi |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $36,500 | 14,000 mi |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $26,777 | 69,000 mi |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $19,000 | 26,000 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $10,750 | 28,000 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $20,250 | 3,000 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $36,750 | 3,200 mi |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $14,750 | 94,000 mi |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $44,500 | 17,000 mi |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $37,500 | 11,000 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 C3 Corvette?
DriveIndex tracks C3-generation Corvette cars across model years 1968–1982, spanning 37 distinct models.
How much is a C3 Corvette worth?
Market values for C3-generation Corvette models range from $10,990 to $819,649, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $26,400, across 6,242 verified auction sales.
Are C3 Corvette sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median sale price of C3-generation cars is down 2% 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 C3 models does DriveIndex track?
37 C3-generation models including Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible, Corvette, Corvette Pace Car Edition, Corvette Collector Edition. Each has its own market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.