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1970 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 454/390 CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 16, 2019, offered with no reserve.

$57,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $52,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
194670S409862
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 1127 comparable sales, 30% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $40,000
Median$25,281
Sales behind it1,127Likely

From 1127 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,000 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$59,000
1970 Chevrolet CorvetteMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$59,000
1970 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$32,000
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/390 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$39,500
1970 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$32,000
1970 CHEVROLET CORVETTE LT1 350/370Barrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$74,000
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 28, 2026$17,500
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LT-1 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2026$32,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 16, 2019Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$57,200
Feb. 19, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$60,000