# Chevrolet Corvette (C1) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Chevrolet Corvette (C1).

### Overview
- **Make:** Chevrolet
- **Model:** Corvette
- **Generation:** C1
- **Production Years:** 1953–1962
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/chevrolet/corvette/c1/corvette-c1
- **Data as of:** October 19, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-19T18:40:19.211Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 58 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 32 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 266 completed transactions (24 non-factory builds excluded)
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $75,900
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $64,995 – $284,625
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $89,995

## Active Live Auctions
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1** | Current Bid: $25,600 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-c1-69f2cab5)
- **1956 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: $20,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Columbus, New Jersey 08022 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1956-chevrolet-corvette-3c8eee9b)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: $18,000 | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Marine City, Michigan | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-6bf6cb3f)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1** | Current Bid: $56,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, 53020 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-c1-e704cf8b)
- **1960 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1960-chevrolet-corvette-2188502b)
- **1959 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1959-chevrolet-corvette-38de1ac4)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-53f21c33)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-bbfddc1a)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-2f9ad47d)
- **1954 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-chevrolet-corvette-df14bcd9)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-b5009eb7)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-a19caa81)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-98bbcb09)
- **1961 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1961-chevrolet-corvette-6c3a5d46)
- **1959 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1959-chevrolet-corvette-55d7f355)
- **1960 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1960-chevrolet-corvette-1d06f169)
- **1958 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1958-chevrolet-corvette-050b6d9b)
- **1958 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1958-chevrolet-corvette-09e3102b)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-3d6bdab7)
- **1955 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1955-chevrolet-corvette-b2df4616)
- **1960 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1960-chevrolet-corvette-ee89b1fc)
- **1956 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1956-chevrolet-corvette-c17349f4)
- **1958 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1958-chevrolet-corvette-983cc6bd)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-11c0e114)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-50eb6758)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-f5c06530)
- **1960 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1960-chevrolet-corvette-c2759a0a)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-6219ca2e)
- **1961 Chevrolet Corvette** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1961-chevrolet-corvette-f0e242e1)
- **1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-1** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1956-chevrolet-corvette-sr-1-74b2997c)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Airbox** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-big-brake-airbox-1ef9480e)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Airbox** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-big-brake-airbox-31337e5b)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1** (1957) | Asking: $25,600 | 109 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-c1-69f2cab5)
- **1956 Chevrolet Corvette** (1956) | Asking: $20,000 | 52,000 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Columbus, New Jersey 08022 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1956-chevrolet-corvette-3c8eee9b)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** (1957) | Asking: $18,000 | 20,550 mi | manual | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Marine City, Michigan | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-6bf6cb3f)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1** (1962) | Asking: $56,000 | 2,000 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, 53020 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-c1-e704cf8b)
- **1960 Chevrolet Corvette** (1960) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1960-chevrolet-corvette-2188502b)
- **1959 Chevrolet Corvette** (1959) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1959-chevrolet-corvette-38de1ac4)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** (1962) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-53f21c33)
- **1957 Chevrolet Corvette** (1957) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1957-chevrolet-corvette-bbfddc1a)
- **1962 Chevrolet Corvette** (1962) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Fort Worth, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1962-chevrolet-corvette-2f9ad47d)
- **1954 Chevrolet Corvette** (1954) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-chevrolet-corvette-df14bcd9)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 305 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | (C1) | Manual | — | $26,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2026 | (C1) | Manual | 71,500 mi | $49,000 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| Oct 12, 2026 | (C1) · Restomod | Automatic | 55,331 mi | $69,995 | Dealer inventory |
| Oct 10, 2026 | (C1) | Manual | 51,000 mi | $84,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 9, 2026 | (C1) | Manual | 48,000 mi | $27,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 266 completed transactions (39 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 549 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $61,370 – $100,000
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -16.1% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | $68,200 |
| 2026 | 252 | $75,900 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Chevrolet Corvette (C1)?

Based on 266 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is $75,900. Current verified live asking prices range from $64,995 to $284,625 (median asking price: $89,995).

### How many Chevrolet Corvette (C1) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 19, 2026, there are 58 verified Chevrolet Corvette (C1) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 32 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Chevrolet Corvette (C1) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 266 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette (C1) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Chevrolet Corvette (C1) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1953 $302,500 (3 sales); 1954 $63,250 (26 sales); 1955 $82,000 (8 sales); 1956 $70,750 (16 sales); 1957 $80,000 (23 sales); 1958 $107,250 (32 sales); 1959 $68,500 (29 sales); 1960 $79,350 (32 sales); 1961 $75,900 (29 sales); 1962 $67,600 (68 sales).

### Do manual Chevrolet Corvette (C1) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median manual sale was $72,000 (174 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $77,000 (80 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do Chevrolet Corvette (C1) cars sell?

Of the 266 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 106 on Mecum, 95 on Bring a Trailer, 43 on Barrett-Jackson, 7 on Hagerty Marketplace, 4 on GAA Classic Cars, 3 on Bonhams Cars, 3 on Broad Arrow Auctions, 3 on Kruse Auctions, 1 on Cars & Bids and 1 on RM Sotheby's.

### Where does GarageScout's Chevrolet Corvette (C1) market data come from?

GarageScout's Chevrolet Corvette (C1) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Mecum, Bring a Trailer, Barrett-Jackson, Broad Arrow Auctions, RM Sotheby's, 7 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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