As of November 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 is actually worth $13,500 (fair range $11,900 to $15,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 544 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $16,500 — about 22% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of November 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 market has 875 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $16,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $12,250 and $21,920. ZR-1 prices have been stable over the past two quarters, changing less than 1%.
The typical ZR-1 on the market has 53,477 miles. Listings spend an average of 127 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current ZR-1 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 in November 2026 is between $12,250 and $21,920 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $8,900 to $29,980 across 875 active listings.
Price Distribution (875 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$8,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$12,250
Below average price
Median (50th)
$16,500
Typical market price
75th
$21,920
Above average / premium
90th
$29,980
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $18,579, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
49
$36,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
106
$23,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
231
$18,343
50,000 - 100,000 mi
336
$14,198
100,000 - 150,000 mi
90
$10,900
Over 150,000 mi
24
$7,349
ZR-1 Price Trends
Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 prices have been flat over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $15,000 across 88 sales, up from $15,000 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, ZR-1 prices are up 7.1% ($15,000 vs. $14,000 a year ago).
ZR-1 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q4
91
$14,000
$18,532
2026-Q1
206
$15,500
$22,924
2026-Q2
322
$15,100
$19,319
2026-Q3
293
$15,000
$16,928
2026-Q4
88
$15,000
$16,719
Best Value ZR-1 by Model Year
The 1987 ZR-1 offers the best value with a median price of $10,373 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1990 at a median of $34,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1984
12
$10,995
$3,900
$17,900
1985
7
$11,682
$4,500
$17,900
1986
21
$16,950
$9,000
$23,799
1987
7
$10,373
$5,000
$13,147
1988
19
$13,893
$5,900
$36,277
1989
15
$15,950
$4,683
$65,000
1990
38
$34,900
$9,109
$99,509
1991
36
$26,500
$7,900
$40,394
1992
105
$13,999
$4,000
$45,499
1993
170
$18,000
$4,000
$57,000
1994
134
$14,000
$3,500
$59,950
1995
134
$16,294
$3,999
$129,995
1996
175
$17,994
$3,700
$49,900
How Mileage Affects ZR-1 Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 34,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
326 mi
3.30x
$44,584
4,752 mi
1.85x
$24,928
11,146 mi
1.60x
$21,623
22,203 mi
1.16x
$15,627
38,837 mi
0.96x
$12,900
62,490 mi
0.75x
$10,157
94,899 mi
0.62x
$8,407
147,100 mi
0.53x
$7,192
300,000 mi
0.60x
$8,092
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 326 miles, cars trade at roughly 3.30x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.60x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
ZR-1 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
70% over 107 tests
12 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
59% over 101 tests
24 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
52% over 89 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a ZR-1
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 listings is in FL with 72 active listings, followed by TX (69), IL (67), MI (51), CA (36).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $12,999, while TN has the highest at $22,394. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,395.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
72
$17,900
TX
69
$15,995
IL
67
$17,994
MI
51
$14,260
CA
36
$14,999
PA
34
$15,298
NJ
33
$14,995
NY
30
$18,000
OH
27
$16,000
TN
27
$22,394
ZR-1 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 listings spend an average of 127 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 80 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
ZR-1 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $12,250 to $21,920. The median is $16,500. Anything below $12,250 is a strong value; above $21,920 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: ZR-1 values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1987 model year has the lowest median price at $10,373, making it the most accessible entry point into ZR-1 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 127 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.
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