Lot 4994-PHX: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

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?