MARKET ANALYSIS
C3 (1968 to 1982)

Defined by its dramatic “Coke bottle” styling and long production run from 1968 to 1982, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 represents the most visually iconic era of America’s sports car. Built during a period of major change in emissions and safety regulations, the C3 range spans everything from early high-compression big-block V8 cars to later, more subdued models of the late 1970s, making specification and year critical to market value. In the Australian market, the C3 has long appealed to collectors drawn to classic American design and V8 character, despite left-hand-drive limitations and import considerations, with earlier chrome-bumper cars holding the strongest appeal locally. Values are driven by year, engine specification, originality, condition, and body style, with early big-block examples, manual transmissions, and well-preserved cars commanding significant premiums as global interest in classic American performance continues to support long-term demand.
Model years for Chevrolet Corvette (1968 to 1982)

1971 Chevrolet (C3) Corvette LT1
1971 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Melbourne, Victoria
$78,000
Auction
Dec 08, 2021
1975 Chevrolet (C3) Corvette Roadster
1975 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Perth, WA
$35,000
Auction
Jan 31, 2022
1973 Chevrolet (C3) Corvette
1973 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Wendouree, VIC
$37,500
Auction
Apr 02, 2025
1977 Chevrolet (C3) Corvette
1977 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Cockatoo, VIC
$28,000
Auction
Aug 07, 2025
1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY (C3)
1980 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Hobart, Tasmania
$21,249
Auction
Oct 11, 2022
1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C3)
1975 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺St Marys, NSW
$27,500
Auction
Sep 05, 2024
1982 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C3) - Collectors Edition
1982 • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Sunshine Coast, QLD
$45,750
Auction
Sep 26, 2024