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Chevrolet Corvette (C5) — market values and price history

Chevrolet Corvette (C5) Market Values & Price History

The LS1 era with the rear transaxle layout. DriveIndex tracks 10 C5-generation Corvette models across model years 1997–2004, with current market values from $14,899 to $88,310, built on 711 verified auction sales. 81 are for sale now. Sold prices across the generation are down 3.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Value Range
$14,899 – $88,310
Median Sale
$22,750
Sold Price Range
$10,000$275,000
Auction Sales
711
Sold, Last 12 Mo
216
For Sale Now
81

Data: DriveIndex — 711 verified auction sales across C5-generation Corvette models, latest sale Aug 25, 2026. Methodology

C5 Models & Values (10)

ModelYearsMarket ValueSales
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible1998–2004$15,961–$31,238235
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1997–2004$14,899–$26,834235
Chevrolet Corvette Z062001–2004$20,690–$34,534135
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition2004$38,51335
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 50th Anniversary Edition2003$22,38223
Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe1999–2000$23,641–$24,47515
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Commemorative Edition2004$27,46210
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Indy Pace Car Edition1998$38,7759
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible by AAT2003–2004$54,574–$88,3108
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 50th Anniversary Edition2003$30,6376

Chevrolet Corvette by Generation

Corvette C1$46,500–$286,433Corvette C2$37,155–$18,705,000Corvette C3$10,522–$764,725Corvette C4$11,108–$49,794
Corvette C5$14,899–$88,310
Corvette C6$19,102–$131,844Corvette C7$34,031–$199,980Corvette C8$59,125–$301,486

Recent C5 Corvette Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Aug 25, 2026$22,0008,000 mi
Aug 25, 2026$20,27760,200 mi
Aug 20, 2026$38,2506,000 mi
Aug 19, 2026$32,2506,000 mi
Aug 19, 2026$31,7508,600 mi
Aug 14, 2026$21,75042,600 mi
Aug 13, 2026$15,25016,000 mi
Aug 13, 2026$11,00086,375 mi
Aug 7, 2026$18,00050,200 mi
Aug 5, 2026$18,50036,600 mi
Aug 4, 2026$16,300113,600 mi
Aug 3, 2026$21,00021,000 mi

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Chevrolet Corvette (C5) — Frequently Asked Questions

What years is the C5 Corvette?

DriveIndex tracks C5-generation Corvette cars across model years 1997–2004, spanning 10 distinct models.

How much is a C5 Corvette worth?

Current market values for C5-generation Corvette models range from $14,899 to $88,310, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $22,750, across 711 verified auction sales.

Is the C5 Corvette appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for C5-generation cars are down 3.6% 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 C5 models does DriveIndex track?

10 C5-generation models including Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Z06, Corvette Z06 Commemorative Edition, Corvette Convertible 50th Anniversary Edition. Each has its own live market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.