Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
1984–1996
Lowest price
US$4,300
Since 2020
Median price
US$16,278
Since 2020 · n=82
Highest price
US$99,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
82
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 82 lots

Based on 82 verified auction results
US$17,000
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
US$17,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$17,000
+0%
Market scores
67
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$8,195+50%39 with · 25 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1992
−US$6,379-39%49 with · 37 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$5,520-34%16 with · 73 without · high 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 C4 median has retreated to $17,000, marking a sharp 25 percent decline over the past year. This downward pressure carries a SELL signal, indicating that recent transaction momentum has turned decidedly negative against the broader market.
Over the trailing twelve months, 35 C4 sales were tracked among an 82-car dataset, suggesting reasonable market liquidity and a solid pool of comps for pricing. The sample size provides confidence that the median reflects genuine market conditions rather than outlier activity.
C4 examples transacting in the current sample carry an average mileage of approximately 35,900 miles, a figure that speaks to well-preserved, low-use examples entering the secondary market. This mileage profile is typical for the segment and does not appear to be dragging on valuations.
The C4 occupies the stable modern classic tier with high desirability and a collectibility score of 5, a standing that reflects its iconic design and enthusiast appeal. Despite strong fundamentals on paper, the model has not insulated itself from broader softening in the modern classic space.
Base projections through year five hold the median flat at $17,000, suggesting the market has found a temporary floor at current levels. The outlook for appreciation appears limited in the near term absent a reversal in collector sentiment or a tightening of supply.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$17,000
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked89
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared89 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,070
- Total annual costUS$6,100
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months74
- Sell-Through90%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$27,655
- Avg Mileage at Sale35,914 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$99,000
- Total Sales Tracked82
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$7,600
cars-and-bids · 11 Aug 2026
88,500 mi
manual
US$8,500
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
black · automatic
US$55,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
4,700 mi
Torch Red · Manual
US$11,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
6,000 mi
white · automatic
US$32,250
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
14,000 mi
Dark Red Metallic · 4+3 four-speed manual
US$6,400
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
45,000 mi
Bright Red · automatic
US$8,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
Dark Red Metallic · 4+3 manual
US$25,250
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
35,000 mi
Torch Red
US$13,800
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
70,000 mi
automatic
US$10,750
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
Sebring Silver Metallic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.