Lot 4994-PHX: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Q: what's a 1979 corvette worth?

A 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is worth anywhere from about **$11,000 to $53,000** right now, with most driver-quality examples falling in the **$15,000-$28,000** range. Here's the breakdown: **For this specific car** — the modified red '79 with ~86k miles listed at **$22,995** — that's right around the market average. Recent comparable sales for C3 standard variants show transactions between **$14,600 and $25,400**, and current 1979 Corvette asking prices average about **$23,700**. **Valor factors:** - **Budget/entry-level** ($11k-$17k): Higher miles, projects, or原著 but needing work - **Driver quality** ($17k-$28k): Solid running cars with some updates (like yours with the Edelbrock intake, headers, and side-exit exhaust) - **Collector grade** ($28k+): Low-mile original or well-restored L82 examples This '79 sits squarely in the driver-quality bracket. The 86k miles is reasonable for a 47-year-old Vette, and the cold A/C plus power options are nice bonuses. The modifications help drivability but won't appeal to purists seeking numbers-matching originality — hence the mid-pack pricing. **Want more detail?** You can track C3 Corvette values at https://classic.com/m/chevrolet/corvette/c3/standard-variants/ Can I help you find similar Corvettes, or do you have questions about the market for other years?

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$22,995

May 3, 2026

VIN: 1Z8789S447739

86k mi TMU
Location: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Originality: Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Transmission: Automatic
Handedness: LHD
There are 34 Chevrolet Corvette - Standard Variants - C3 (1968 to 1982) for sale right now.

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