Chevrolet Corvette (C2 Stingray)
1963–1967
Lowest price
US$26,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$132,000
Since 2020 · n=753
Highest price
US$2,250,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
753
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 753 lots

Based on 753 verified auction results
US$116,875
Market value · recent verified sales
-18.3%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 18.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$73,963
-37%
5-Year Forecast
US$64,317
-45%
Market scores
100
Desirability
High
95
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Hardtop included
−US$64,000-48%11 with · 749 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$21,366+16%575 with · 77 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1966
−US$10,560-8%511 with · 223 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 C2 Stingray median has fallen to $116,875, down 18.3 percent over the past twelve months, signaling a sharp reversal in what was previously an appreciating segment. This decline comes despite robust transaction volume—194 sales logged in the trailing year across 753 total tracked—indicating that liquidity remains healthy but buyer appetite has cooled noticeably.
The Corvette C2 remains classified as collectible with very high desirability, a standing that reflects the model's cultural weight and enduring appeal among enthusiasts. However, current market conditions suggest this reputation is not translating into price support at present levels, and the high transaction volume reveals sellers remain active in a buyer's market.
The three-year base projection signals a further 36.7 percent decline to approximately $73,963, with five-year projections pointing toward $64,317, a cumulative loss of 45 percent from today's level. These forecasts reflect sustained softening in the broad classic sports car segment and rising inventory relative to collector demand.
The absence of active listings at the moment underscores the transactional nature of this market—cars are moving through the pipeline consistently rather than sitting. For prospective buyers, the combination of high liquidity and downward pressure on valuations suggests opportunities at the margin, while current owners face headwinds that favor liquidating sooner rather than later.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$116,875
- Annual appr. rate-18.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked760
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared760 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,380
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months214
- Sell-Through28%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$162,625
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$26,500 – US$2,250,000
- Total Sales Tracked753
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$112,000
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026
Nassau Blue · 4-speed manual
US$162,250
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Tuxedo Black · Manual
US$118,250
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Tuxedo Black · Manual
US$132,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Marina Blue · Manual
US$49,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Blue · Manual
US$90,200
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Rally Red · Manual
US$66,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Goodwood Green · Manual
US$47,300
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
White · Manual
US$143,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Tuxedo Black · Manual
US$55,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Sunfire Yellow · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.