As of May 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $17,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $12,500 and $21,900. Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have increased 13.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $26,400 to $30,000.
The typical Chevrolet Corvette C3 on the market has 63,910 miles. Listings spend an average of 204 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Corvette C3 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Corvette C3 in May 2026 is between $12,500 and $21,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $7,500 to $24,990 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$7,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$12,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$17,500
Typical market price
75th
$21,900
Above average / premium
90th
$24,990
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $16,569, 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
59
$17,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
70
$16,950
25,000 - 50,000 mi
175
$18,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
420
$17,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
93
$13,995
Over 150,000 mi
17
$10,000
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Price Trends
Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have increased 13.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $30,000 across 176 sales, up from $26,400 in 2026-Q1.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q3
176
$27,000
$33,005
2025-Q4
377
$22,991
$28,791
2026-Q1
271
$26,400
$39,864
2026-Q2
176
$30,000
$39,350
Best Value Chevrolet Corvette C3 by Model Year
The 1976 Chevrolet Corvette C3 offers the best value with a median price of $14,000 across 98 listings. The most expensive model year is 1970 at a median of $24,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1968
5
$22,900
$7,600
$25,000
1969
12
$17,000
$500
$25,000
1970
10
$24,995
$18,500
$26,750
1971
12
$22,750
$6,500
$24,900
1972
17
$24,900
$2,800
$26,000
1973
42
$19,995
$7,500
$25,999
1974
69
$21,000
$2,500
$26,495
1975
72
$18,900
$2,500
$25,900
1976
98
$14,000
$1,500
$26,000
1977
99
$16,900
$1,800
$26,500
1978
140
$18,000
$3,800
$26,500
1979
142
$14,900
$1,200
$25,999
1980
78
$14,900
$1,000
$26,500
1981
95
$16,406
$2,000
$26,749
1982
104
$19,495
$1,000
$25,997
Where to Buy a Chevrolet Corvette C3
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings is in MI with 123 active listings, followed by FL (109), TX (101), IL (89), CA (61).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $12,000, while FL has the highest at $22,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $10,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
123
$21,900
FL
109
$22,000
TX
101
$19,997
IL
89
$19,000
CA
61
$18,000
PA
51
$17,500
AZ
44
$19,995
NC
40
$19,900
NY
35
$14,500
CO
35
$16,900
Chevrolet Corvette C3 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings spend an average of 204 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 117 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: $12,500 to $21,900. The median is $17,500. Anything below $12,500 is a strong value; above $21,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices have risen 13.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $14,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Corvette C3 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 204 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 10 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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