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Chevrolet Corvette (C3)

1968–1982

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 8 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

£14,250

Market value · recent verified sales

-45.1%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

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

Median sold price down 45.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Price History

Feb 2024Today

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£3,866

-73%

5-Year Forecast

£2,684

-81%

Market scores

34

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How options move the price.

  • Built ≤ 1969

    n=5 vs n=3
    +£15,750+111%

    Median with: £30,000·Median without: £14,250

Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.

Marque analyst note

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 in the UK market has collapsed sharply, falling 45% year-on-year to a median of £14,250—a dramatic reversal that signals distressed selling rather than market equilibrium. With only three transactions in the past twelve months from a tracked base of eight total sales, the sample size is too small to anchor confident pricing, though the directional signal is unmistakable.

Classified as a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the C3 occupies a crowded middle ground between affordable driver and serious collector piece. Low desirability and thin liquidity suggest it has fallen out of favor with both enthusiasts and dealers, leaving sellers with few negotiating positions and buyers facing a buyer's market.

The three-year projection is deeply pessimistic, with the base case pointing to £3,866—a further 73% decline from current levels. Over five years, the model is forecast to settle near £2,684, implying an 81% total destruction of value from today's prices. These projections rest on low-confidence data, but the trajectory reflects structural headwinds rather than temporary softness.

Current market dynamics favor sellers with patience or a willingness to wait for the right buyer, though holding inventory carries real depreciation risk. With zero active listings tracked, supply-side visibility is limited, and the combination of weak demand and historical transaction scarcity makes accurate future pricing difficult.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£14,250
  • Annual appr. rate-45.1%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed29
  • SORN'd (off-road)11
  • Total in DVLA records40
  • All Chevrolet Corvettes475
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in May (~57% below average). Avoid Feb, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£900
  • Total annual cost£4,650

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through38%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£29,910
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£12,750 – £80,000
  • Total Sales Tracked8

Recent sales

Showing latest 8
  • £12,750

    Collecting Cars · 14 May 2026

  • £14,250

    Collecting Cars · 1 Jan 2026

  • £30,000

    Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2025

  • £29,000

    Collecting Cars · 3 Apr 2025

  • £22,900

    Collecting Cars · 28 Feb 2025

  • £19,500

    Collecting Cars · 21 Oct 2024

  • £30,877

    Collecting Cars · 7 Oct 2024

  • £80,000

    Collecting Cars · 9 Feb 2024

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