Chevrolet Corvette (C3)
1968–1982
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

Based on 7 verified auction results
$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%)
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 dealsMarket 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 7Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

