As of April 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $18,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $14,990 and $21,995. Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have decreased 15.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $26,500 to $22,500.
The typical Chevrolet Corvette C3 on the market has 61,954 miles. Listings spend an average of 237 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Corvette C3 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Corvette C3 in April 2026 is between $14,990 and $21,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $10,995 to $23,998 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$10,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$14,990
Below average price
Median (50th)
$18,500
Typical market price
75th
$21,995
Above average / premium
90th
$23,998
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $17,894, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
63
$18,498
10,000 - 25,000 mi
47
$19,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
192
$18,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
443
$18,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
64
$15,999
Over 150,000 mi
7
$13,900
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Price Trends
Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have decreased 15.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $22,500 across 7 sales, down from $26,500 in 2026-Q1.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q3
348
$25,907
$33,974
2025-Q4
377
$22,991
$28,791
2026-Q1
268
$26,500
$40,058
2026-Q2
7
$22,500
$30,229
Best Value Chevrolet Corvette C3 by Model Year
The 1976 Chevrolet Corvette C3 offers the best value with a median price of $16,500 across 85 listings. The most expensive model year is 1972 at a median of $23,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1968
1
$2,750
$2,750
$2,750
1969
10
$21,900
$7,000
$23,900
1970
5
$18,500
$13,000
$25,000
1971
11
$16,750
$4,700
$24,900
1972
10
$23,995
$3,750
$24,900
1973
51
$22,981
$5,000
$25,000
1974
95
$21,000
$1,000
$24,999
1975
71
$19,500
$6,500
$24,999
1976
85
$16,500
$3,200
$24,500
1977
112
$17,500
$7,995
$24,995
1978
124
$17,995
$4,200
$25,000
1979
112
$16,990
$3,000
$24,995
1980
79
$17,800
$3,995
$24,995
1981
93
$16,995
$2,795
$25,000
1982
134
$19,997
$4,800
$25,000
Where to Buy a Chevrolet Corvette C3
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings is in FL with 128 active listings, followed by PA (117), MI (104), TX (90), IL (75).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in VA at $10,795, while GA has the highest at $24,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $14,200.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
128
$22,000
PA
117
$18,500
MI
104
$18,900
TX
90
$22,500
IL
75
$19,000
CA
73
$23,000
NC
44
$19,995
OH
43
$19,500
NY
37
$13,000
AZ
34
$21,999
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings spend an average of 237 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 152 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $14,990 to $21,995. The median is $18,500. Anything below $14,990 is a strong value; above $21,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have dropped 15.1% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $16,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Corvette C3 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 237 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 13 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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