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1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 21, 2026.

$37,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $34,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette 1978 Silver Anniversary
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1Z8748S431121
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 47 comparable sales, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,500 to $26,026
Median$19,000
Sales behind it47Likely

From 47 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette 1978 Silver Anniversary (Corvette C3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,500 and $26,026.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350
1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition L82 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2026$30,750
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary CoupeMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$33,000
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver AnniversaryMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$26,000
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary CoupeMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$16,500
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary CoupeMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$15,000
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver AnniversaryMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$19,500
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary CoupeMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$30,000