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Chevrolet Corvette (C3)

1968–1982

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  • Lowest price

    $25,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $45,750

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    $82,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 7 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$46,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$46,750

+0%

5-Year Forecast

$46,750

+0%

Market scores

38

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +$90,214+197%

    117 with · 46 without · high confidence

  • Sunroof / glass roof

    $37,580-82%

    3 with · 196 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    $29,359-64%

    16 with · 183 without · high confidence

  • Hardtop included

    $15,745-34%

    3 with · 196 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 in the Australian market is trading at a median of AUD $46,750, having declined sharply by 25 percent over the past 12 months. This downward momentum signals a challenging backdrop for sellers, though the high-confidence signal suggests the depreciation trend is well-established rather than volatile.

Liquidity remains thin with only five recorded transactions over the past year and seven total in the tracked dataset, indicating a sparse market where individual sales can move pricing noticeably. The absence of active listings underscores limited buyer interest at current price levels in the Australian market specifically.

The C3 occupies the stable modern classic category with a collectibility score of 5, reflecting its heritage as an American icon but tempered by low current desirability in this geography. Production volume data is not available, but the modest transaction count suggests relatively limited appeal among local collectors compared to other modern classics.

Neither the 3-year nor 5-year base projection signals material price movement from current levels, with both holding steady at AUD $46,750. This sideways outlook reflects a market that appears to have settled following the recent correction, with limited catalysts visible to drive appreciation or further depreciation.

Sellers should recognize that the recent 25 percent decline may have cleared out speculative interest, potentially creating a floor for those with realistic pricing expectations. Buyers entering at these levels are unlikely to see rapid gains but may benefit from price stabilization if the projection holds true over the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$46,750
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked201
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared201 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation$2,840
  • Total annual cost$10,450

For sale now · 2 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through71%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$46,714
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$25,000 – $82,500
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • $40,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2026

  • $25,000

    Collecting Cars · 30 Apr 2026

  • $46,750

    Collecting Cars · 17 Apr 2026

  • $82,500

    Collecting Cars · 15 Apr 2026

  • $59,500

    Collecting Cars · 12 Mar 2026

  • $45,750

    Collecting Cars · 27 Sept 2024

  • $27,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Sept 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.