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1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C5 DISPLAY CHASSIS

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 17, 2009, offered with no reserve.

$35,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $32,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C5
VIN
1G1YY22G2V50009EX
Condition
Fair (4)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 490 comparable sales, 14% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,500 to $28,188
Median$21,000
Sales behind it490Likely

From 490 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C5 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,500 and $28,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$34,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$16,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$18,000
Fairway Green Metallic 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$24,750
1998 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car Edition 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$28,750
1998 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeCars & Bids, Sept. 10, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 10, 2026$17,000
1998 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2026$15,250

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 17, 2009Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$35,200
Sept. 20, 2025SoldMecumMecum$16,500