Lot 194675S105257: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible W/ Hardtop

Based on current market data from Classic.com, a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is worth anywhere from around $50,000 for a driver-quality modified example up to $340,000+ for a top-tier Fuel Injected (L84) model with exceptional provenance.

Current Market Breakdown:

Driver/Entry Level: $48,000 – $70,000

• Modified or driver-quality cars with patina
• Fresh paint but non-original drivetrain common
• Example: A red modified convertible with 68k miles listed at $47,995

Nice Driver/Weekend Car: $70,000 – $110,000

• Well-sorted cars, often with desirable options (327/300hp or 350hp L79)
• Fresh restorations or very clean originals
• Comparable sales: $64,000 (BaT sold with 9k miles), $77,890 (currently for sale with hardtop)

High-Quality Restored: $110,000 – $165,000

• Frame-off restorations with matching numbers
• L76 or L79 engine specs (327/365hp or 327/350hp)
• Example: L76 convertible at $159,900, another L76 at $110,000

Top-Tier Investment Grade: $165,000 – $340,000+

• Fuel Injected L84 models (327/375hp) – only about 770 produced
• Concours-quality restorations with documentation
• Example: 327/L84 Fuelie convertible listed at $149,990

Key Factors That Affect Value:

• Hardtop: Adds roughly $5k–$10k when included
• Engine: L84 Fuel Injection commands significant premium; L76/L79 desirable
• Transmission: Manual (like your reference car) preferred over automatic
• Documentation: Original tank sticker, Protect-O-Plate, or NCRS validation adds 10–15%
• Color: Red is most popular; blue, black, and silver also strong

The median asking price across 21 current listings is $79,983, with the bulk of the market (excluding outliers) falling between $60k–$165k.

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