1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3
1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 sold for a median of $20,464 over the last 12 months, based on 84 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $16,288 and $27,625. 724 currently for sale.
1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $17k | $12k–$20k | 95 | 482 |
| 1976 | $14k | $9.9k–$17k | 67 | 532 |
| 1977 | $14k | $9.4k–$18k | 99 | 599 |
| 1978 | $21k | $14k–$29k | 245 | 719 |
| 1979 | $15k | $9.9k–$20k | 93 | 749 |
| 1980 | $13k | $9.1k–$20k | 106 | 517 |
| 1981 | $16k | $12k–$21k | 115 | 540 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe Oct 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,000 | 59,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Coupe Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $17,600 | 87,224 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Coupe Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $26,400 | 13,466 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Coupe Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $18,700 | 37,227 | Mecum |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Coupe Oct 21, 2026, Mecum | $9,350 | 88,210 | Mecum |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 25th Anniversary Targa Oct 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $17,271 | 32,147 | Car & Classic |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Oct 16, 2026, Hagerty | $6,250 | 11,200 | Hagerty |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82 25th Anniversary Edition Oct 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 26,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition L82 Sep 29, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $37,500 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition L82 4-Speed Sep 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $30,750 | 11,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Coupe Sep 26, 2026, Mecum | $36,300 | 3,985 | Mecum |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Sep 26, 2026, Mecum | $20,350 | 29,513 | Mecum |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Sep 25, 2026, Mecum | $28,600 | 6,271 | Mecum |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sep 23, 2026, Mecum | $18,700 | 38,241 | Mecum |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Sep 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $34,750 | 500 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
2,790 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 724 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 sold for a median of $20,464 across 84 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $16,288 and $27,625. There are 724 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings are for sale right now?
There are 724 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.