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1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 17, 2025.

$178,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $162,500, 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 454
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
194671S116642
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 32 comparable sales, 193% over its top.

Middle half of sales$36,750 to $55,500
Median$43,500
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 454 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $36,750 and $55,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$45,888
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$45,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS6 454/425 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$136,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$55,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 454 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$26,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 29, 2025$71,000
1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 454/365 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2025$40,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 454 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2025$38,000