Lot 1466-LVS: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

Based on Classic.com’s data, a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is typically worth between $15,000-$30,000 depending on condition, mileage, and originality.

Here’s what the numbers show:

Market Range for 1981 Corvettes:

• Lower end (~$15K-$18K): Higher mileage cars, projects, or modified examples
• Sweet spot (~$20K-$28K): Well-preserved original cars like this one with reasonable mileage
• Top tier (~$30K-$40K): Ultra-low mileage original cars (under 10K miles)

This Specific Car ($25,000): The blue/silver T-top at Gateway Classic Cars is priced fairly for the market. Based on comparables, similar highly original 1981 Corvettes with 50K-70K miles have recently traded between $15,422-$26,760, so $25K sits comfortably in the middle of that range.

Context: 1981 was the final year of C3 production, making it notable historically. These cars featured the L81 350ci V8 with Computer Command Control (an early emissions system), which slightly impacts value compared to earlier, more powerful C3s. That said, highly original, well-kept examples like this one are increasingly sought after as entry-level collectibles.

Want to explore more 1981 Corvettes? Check out the market page: https://classic.com/m/chevrolet/corvette/c3/standard-variants/

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