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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$42,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $39,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette C3 small-block
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
194371S114531
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 624 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,950 to $31,625
Median$22,000
Sales behind it624Likely

From 624 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 small-block in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,950 and $31,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$30,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$32,000
1971 Chevrolet CorvetteCars & Bids, Aug. 27, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 27, 2026$13,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$23,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 21, 2025$61,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2025$33,500
1971 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$31,500
1971 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$20,000