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1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$29,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $27,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C5
Version
Corvette C5
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G1YY22G0V5100684
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 230 comparable sales, 35% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,063 to $20,000
Median$17,000
Sales behind it230Likely

From 230 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C5 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,063 and $20,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$10,250
1997 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeBring a Trailer, June 12, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2026$14,300
1997 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeBring a Trailer, April 29, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 29, 2026$8,100
1997 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$13,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$18,000
1997 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$18,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2026$15,250