Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie (C1)
1957–1962
Lowest price
US$42,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$114,125
Since 2020 · n=48
Highest price
US$242,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
48
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 48 lots

Based on 48 verified auction results
US$89,100
Market value · recent verified sales
-22.9%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 22.9% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$49,629
-44%
5-Year Forecast
US$41,600
-53%
Market scores
60
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1962
+US$44,382+39%22 with · 22 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$5,240+5%39 with · 3 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 Fuelie C1 median has fallen to $89,100, down 22.9 percent over the past twelve months, sending a clear sell signal in a market showing high confidence in its directional weakness.
Recent transaction activity reflects sustained downward pressure rather than a temporary correction. With fourteen sales tracked in the past year against a total database of forty-eight transactions, the market sample is modest but consistent in direction, suggesting this is not noise.
The Fuelie C1 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6—a designation that typically denotes strong historical significance and desirability, yet the gap between its collectibility standing and current price action underscores how market sentiment and liquidity conditions can diverge from intrinsic appeal. High desirability alone has not arrested the decline.
Moderate liquidity conditions mean buyers exist but are selective, and the absence of active listings at present does not suggest scarcity premium; rather, it may reflect seller reluctance to engage at prevailing price levels. Transaction frequency of fourteen in twelve months is sufficient to establish trend but thin enough that any single high or low outlier can shift perception.
Base projections point to sharper declines ahead, with median prices expected to reach approximately $49,600 within three years—a 44 percent drop from current levels—and $41,600 within five years, representing a 53 percent total decline from today. These forecasts assume continuation of current market dynamics without intervention from major collector interest or scarcity events.
The structural headwind appears rooted in broader softening across the early Corvette segment rather than model-specific factors. Owners and prospective buyers should anticipate further normalization before any stabilization becomes visible.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$89,100
- Annual appr. rate-22.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked48
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared48 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$740
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,970
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months14
- Sell-Through29%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$119,722
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$42,000 – US$242,000
- Total Sales Tracked48
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$125,000
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
US$83,500
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
Red · 4-Speed
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$42,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
red · 4-speed manual
US$127,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
maroon · 4-speed manual
US$61,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026
red with white coves · Powerglide automatic
US$54,500
Bring a Trailer · 24 May 2026
red · manual
US$145,750
mecum · 16 May 2026
Sateen Silver · Manual
US$88,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Sateen Silver · Manual
US$65,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Apr 2026
silver · 4-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.