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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 24, 2026.

$57,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $52,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette C3 small-block
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1Z37L2S524308
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 624 comparable sales, 64% 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
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 21, 2026$23,000
47-Years-Owned 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$35,750
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 14, 2026$18,500
1972 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$22,500
1972 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$50,000
46-Years-Owned 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 11, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 11, 2026$15,000
23-Years-Owned 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 4, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 4, 2026$37,000
1972 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$31,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 17, 2015SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$40,700
Jan. 15, 2025SoldMecumMecum$37,400
July 24, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$57,200