1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 sold for a median of $15,950 over the last 12 months, based on 44 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $9,308 and $21,175. 536 currently for sale.
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $21k | $14k–$29k | 245 | 706 |
| 1979 | $15k | $9.9k–$20k | 93 | 742 |
| 1980 | $13k | $9.1k–$20k | 106 | 513 |
| 1981 | $16k | $12k–$21k | 114 | 535 |
| 1982 | $19k | $14k–$26k | 137 | 464 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Oct 24, 2026, Mecum | $29,700 | 9,255 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Oct 22, 2026, Mecum | $17,600 | 74,797 | Mecum |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Oct 22, 2026, eBay | $7,650 | 80,820 | eBay |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Oct 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,300 | 40,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sep 25, 2026, Mecum | $18,700 | 43,558 | Mecum |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sep 23, 2026, Hagerty | $9,900 | 38,400 | Hagerty |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sep 23, 2026, Mecum | $20,900 | 45,526 | Mecum |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Special Edition Sep 16, 2026, eBay | $6,500 | 81,500 | eBay |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Sep 2, 2026, Hagerty | $13,950 | 10,900 | Hagerty |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Aug 17, 2026, Hagerty | $28,000 | 16,000 | Hagerty |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe Aug 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | 26,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Jul 23, 2026, Mecum | $16,500 | 25,738 | Mecum |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Jul 22, 2026, Mecum | $15,400 | 12,416 | Mecum |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Jun 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,250 | 37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Jun 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,500 | 89,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
1,707 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 536 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 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 sold for a median of $15,950 across 44 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $9,308 and $21,175. There are 536 currently for sale.
How many 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings are for sale right now?
There are 536 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.