HOW MUCH do C3 Corvettes Sell For at Auction?

How much do C3 Corvettes cost?
In this video, you have the LARGEST selection of 1968 through 1982 C3 Corvettes FOR SALE in ONE place!
SIXTY-SIX of them to help you determine marketplace values of these cars, whether you're a buyer or a seller.
I spent three days filming all of them, and I missed at least two C3s that were sold on day one. So I captured C3s of every year, EXCEPT for those two 1977 Corvettes.
But I think the great selection of C3 Corvettes there-ranging from average to amazing-makes up for the two missing C3s.
The purpose of this video is to share with you the current values of our favorite cars. This should give you a good general idea or baseline of what to expect to get or pay when you're on the market.
But keep in mind that prices of vehicles sold at auction can have huge swings, which means some sell for pennies on the dollar while others sell for what seems ridiculously high prices.
Having said that, it is my personal opinion that ALL C3 Corvettes are bringing respectable sale prices as long as the vehicle is in good condition and/or has very low mileage.
Convertibles tend to command the highest prices, followed closely by C3 Corvettes with factory 4-speed manual transmissions.
And for the record, I have yet to see an early C3 with a 3-speed manual. I know they exist, but haven't run into one.
For ​⁠​⁠auction results, visit @mecum
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻
#mecum #c3corvette
C3 CORVETTES of MECUM KISSIMMEE 2024
0:00 1969 Corvette, Lot J209.1
0:31 1972 Corvette LT1 Conv., Lot J212
1:59 1981 Corvette, Lot J128.1
2:39 1974 Corvette, Lot 194
3:32 1968 Corvette 427, Lot J274
4:14 1972 Corvette LT1, Lot K239.1
4:49 1969 Corvette 327 Conv., Lot J70.1
5:20 1976 Corvette Lot J95
5:51 1980 Corvette, Lot J110
6:31 1973 Corvette Conv., Lot J88
7:12 1979 Corvette, Lot J271.1
8:27 1962 Ford Thunderbird, Lot J213.1
9:11 1978 Corvette L-82 Pace Car, Lot J195
11:48 1970 Corvette LT1 Conv., Lot J164.1
13:33 1972 Corvette LT1, Lot U121
15:03 1968 Corvette 427, Lot U119
17:34 1982 Corvette Collector Ed., Lot U47
19:37 1996 Corvette Grand Sport, Lot U48
20:12 1971 Corvette LT1, Lot U52
21:40 1968 Corvette Conv., Lot U221
22:25 1979 Corvette, Lot K41
23:13 1982 Corvette Collector Ed., Lot K42
24:11 1973 Corvette, Lot E99
25:18 1983 DeLorean DMC-12, Lot K172.1
26:03 1982 Corvette, Lot B223
26:25 1975 Corvette Conv., Lot K4
26:55 1978 Corvette L82 Pace Car, Lot K183
27:56 1981 Corvette, Lot K175.1
29:19 1968 Corvette L89 Conv., Lot F138
30:47 1969 Corvette, Lot F169
31:11 Dr. Mark Davis’ 1962 Corvette
35:14 1970 Yenko Corvette, Lot F227.1
36:40 1972 Corvette LT1, Lot F244
37:56 1971 Corvette Conv., Lot T185.1
40:03 1972 Corvette LT1, Lot T185
41:50 Wayne Carini's Model T Roadster
42:18 1956 Lotus Eleven Series Race Car
42:56 1970 Corvette Conv., Lot T252
44:18 1971 Corvette 454, Lot T243.1
45:28 Dodge Thrill Rides
46:40 1978 Corvette L82 Pace Car, Lot G145
47:15 1979 Corvette L82, Lot G103
48:01 1973 Corvette 454 Conv., Lot G157.1
49:15 1978 Corvette L-82, Lot G118
50:56 1979 Corvette, Auto., Lot D238
51:53 1969 Corvette 427 Conv., Lot D162
54:03 1970 Corvette L46, Lot D168
55:24 1972 Corvette ZR1, Lot S196
56:15 1969 Corvette L88, Lot S220
57:17 1970 Corvette 454, Lot S229
58:09 1982 Corvette Collector Ed., Lot T188.1
59:45 1972 Corvette, Lot T174.1
1:01:17 1978 Mustang King Cobra, Lot K174.1
1:02:22 1970 Corvette LT-1, Lot S192
1:04:07 1969 Corvette L88, Lot U78.2
1:05:43 1969 Corvette 427, Lot U82.2
1:07:05 1968 Corvette 427, Lot F197.1
1:08:30 1982 Corvette, Lot T34
1:09:40 1969 Corvette 427 Conv., Lot F96.1
1:11:02 1982 Corvette Collector Ed., Lot W99
1:11:54 1971 Corvette 454, Lot L13
1:12:50 1981 Corvette, Lot L147.1
1:14:29 1975 Corvette Conv., Lot L130.1
1:15:23 Miscellaneous Cars at Mecum
1:16:21 1973 Corvette, Lot L80.1
1:17:48 1969 Corvette 427 Conv., Lot L244
1:18:48 1969 Corvette 427, Lot L231
1:20:02 1982 Corvette, Lot M103
1:21:20 1980 Corvette, Lot M62
1:22:38 1974 Corvette 454, Lot M214
1:23:36 1976 Corvette 427/LS5, Lot M244
1:25:36 1978 Corvette, Lot G52
1:27:18 1973 Corvette, Lot W71
1:28:25 1982 Corvette, Lot W15
1:29:32 1970 Corvette LS5 Conv., Lot W16

[@torrencemonroe1233]

MECUM Kissimmee is definitely on my "Bucket List." 👍

[@76vette]

It’s truly an amazing experience. 😊👍🏻

[@davem6685]

Cool to experience it but you come away feeling a bit dirty. They’ll sell anything and the buyers aren’t always happy. I’ve heard stories of ghost bidding now that fat Frank is in charge.

[@giovannipotenza123]

The C3 was the most magical futuristic car that a 8-year-old ever saw in 1968. The C2 is marvelous (I have 3) but the C3 is a magic carpet ride look to it that you cannot unsee as a child loving cars. They make my knees weak to this day. they just had such poor body quality control. You have to get one that has everything lifted back up and tied back down correctly. I have owned only 2 because they just were so cheaply made. But a new restored one is the highth of joy

[@that_thing_I_do]

This 70 yr old C3 lover still they are magical and futuristic.

[@MacroTiger]

wow, you have THREE ??? Amazing!

[@erlsv]

Terrific video! I owned two 74's and an 1980. I personally loved the 80 to 82 style of the C3. Those seats were so comfortable and the body lines were flat out sexy! Thanks for taking the time to do this video. All of us C3 fans appreciate it!

[@76vette]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@jamesizzo3939]

Wow! You spent a lot of time there showing all the C3’s. Nice videos of our cars.👍thanks Lu😊

[@76vette]

I had a great time at Mecum. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@charlesharbin8641]

Thanks for the view. Great coverage, nice steady and consistent , clear viewing .

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome of you to video and share this event with us! Thank you!👍

[@76vette]

Hi Mitch! Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@daleandrews3979]

My 82 gets more looks by the young kids than a 2021 at any car shows. C3s are art.

[@stevenrudak2428]

C3 rules. I own 1981 and 1969. Love them so much. Sisters. I named them “CORVELLA “ and VANDELLA “ NYS custom plates 😅

[@cpnolto]

Thanks for all your time and energy on this one. I did watch the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had to break it up into three viewing sections but still..... Some really nice cars included here.

[@76vette]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍🏻

[@skipper6567]

Thank you for showing all the great model c3 corvettes. Cool cars.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@zillelben8742]

Excellent photography of some beautiful C3 Vettes. The generation that made me want to own one when I grew up. Appreciate the close ups of the interiors, window stickers & selling $$. Subscribed.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching and for your support! 😊👍🏻

[@bobbybenn8275]

Thanks for bringing back memories. I had a 1972, 454, 4 speed. Red with red interior. I let someone talk me out of it. Years later, I scored a c6 automatic ls2, atomic orange. I'm enjoying the heck out of it. Thanks again.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@markp3296]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@davem6685]

The 78 pace car was well bought. Thanks for the great video.

[@76vette]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@Orcinus1967]

That Lemans Blue - gets me every time!

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

9:38 1978 Indy Pace car Anniversary Corvette pristine 62 miles NR Absolute , very clean 4 speed

[@brianjschumer]

Great Video,I bought my 79 C-3 in 2016, It was this or a 1977 Datsun 280Z, My budget was ten thousand. The seller in 2016 in Cali wanted $8500, for the "Z".. We haggled over five hundred. Looking in car trader at that same time..I saw a seventy nine Vette being sold in Palm Beach Florida which is somewhat local to me.I would save on shipping cost. I went to look at it and bought it, fast forward to now, put a bunch of money into it, and it looks great, its a White, Automatic mirrored Tee Tops A/C,Tilt,Cruise, ETC..with now airbrushed lines on the hood, reminicent to Speed Racers, Mark 5 from the show when I was a little kid..I insure with Haggerty, and they have a value chart, which is pretty accurate, if you want to know value (type in website)..just put in VIN and your options, and be honest about condition..I put good to exellent..its a runner now show car only used on weekends and trips to beach or gym

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻 White C3s look great. Actually, any Vette in white looks awesome and I’m guessing that’s why all of the original 1953 Corvettes were painted Polo White. I’ve been insuring my Vettes with American Collectors Ins. for years. Actually, USAA recommended them.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

The 1969 is a beautiful car !

[@garthharris9878]

you spent a lot of time and have extensive knowledge a pleasure to watch

[@76vette]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching my videos 😊👍🏻

[@TheJagjr4450]

WOW thank you for this... As a early C3 collector & restorer this is awesome information!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@jamescasello8100]

Great Video. You actually filmed every car. That is awesome work on your part. 😀

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@TheMurrblake]

That was a hot wheels bonanza. Thanks.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@shanman41]

Thanks for sharing and putting all the work in. Great video!

[@76vette]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻

[@paulmirkovic6947]

Great job!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@alzg8779]

Jees Luis! Thank you....Seems like some very affordable vettes, some that are little fixer uppers...If I was there I might have pulled the trigger on one, which I have no room for unfortunately....Thank you again! ....PS...I had a Mustang 2 way back...wish it was like that one!

[@76vette]

For anyone collector car-shopping, a Mecum auction is the place to visit. The selection and opportunity to inspect the cars personally is-I think-the best part. And I know I missed a bunch of C3s as these are fast-moving events. It has to be experienced. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@hanscramon9040]

Corvette c3 - pure art on 4 wheels !!

[@russellboyd-jb8jv]

GREAT VIDEO DUDE, ONE OF YOUR BEST FOR SURE.RUSS BOYD, WEEKI WACHEE FLORIDA...LOL

[@76vette]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[@russellboyd-jb8jv]

NO. THANKYOU DUDE, FOR THE VIDEO, YOU ROCK FOR SURE.@@76vette

[@anthonycammaroto7013]

Great job 👍 enjoyed the tour

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@1972Ray]

That Steel Cities Grey 72 is the first one I've seen in the 4 years of owning ours. 60-70k seems high, I paid 30k for ours and it's very nice..

[@CompoundTaylor]

Lot of work put into this video. Thank you!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@JONSHMAT]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this vid. Nice job!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Thanks for producing this video, very nice and excellently done. Is this event always scheduled in Florida ? Thanks Again !

[@76vette]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻 As far as I know, it is. And they are also having a Summer Special event, July 10 to July 13, 2024. www.mecum.com/auctions/florida-summer-special-2024/

[@goratgo1970]

Good coverage with some info. Would again choose a '72 since I appreciated the last year for metal bumpers but first for retractable seatbelts which were great since it was my only car for 6 years.

[@jwfinley7808]

I will never have one! Damn!!

[@jwfinley7808]

A 1972 vet

[@rollofffrank2008]

Great video! Subscribed!

[@76vette]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[@kenheady5946]

I watch the whole show I think a bunch of the vettes went a little bit cheap and a bunch went for more than I thought they would

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@kevlar6328]

Great job - yes, I watched the whole video!

[@76vette]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍🏻

[@magik427]

That first white 69 C3 had the wrong tail lights, missing the white centered backup lens. It was the 68 that had all red lens because the backup white lens was under the bumper.

[@charlesferry2092]

hi magik427.... just a quick comment. i understand that gm was getting negative reviews from owners who would get pulled over by police for having a tail light out i have a 79 and have to check every time i drive that i have both tail lights working to avoid a ticket. the c-4 eliminated this bad design when all 4 tail lights would ensure at least one working on each side keeping your vette legal. you know cops will pull you over if your not legal. what do you think????

[@kevinshorter5861]

I had choose to get tan 79 corvette or 79 El camino And I got the second one El Camino I the whole stuff back to Indiana from Texas. I still kick myself in the butt for not buying a Corvette.

[@76vette]

You can always get one. Lol. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

Great job!!! Thanks for your time and effort!!!

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Great Job ! 🇺🇸👍 clearly you know a lot about Corvettes now. Some beautiful cars. I’ve owned a few. In my opinion still under rated . I’ve always loved them. One of my favorite cars.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@kerrybloxham7741]

Thanks for sharing, do you see John out there during the auction ?

[@irocitZ]

In the beginning of the video, the tires on that white 1969 Corvette are worth a small fortune, actually I should say cost a fortune but in no way worth what they sell for, otherwise I'd have them on my own vehicle. If i were to guess, I'd say they've been on that car for 25 or so years.

[@billharden7127]

Good video 👍. Good job.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@lorenzoaccattoli782]

Paradise. Of course it's in Florida (and I'm from Italy)

[@michaelpeterson9479]

Hello, appreciate the video, and time spent, didn't see the chuck miller sport wagon, lot T175, wanted to see what it brought, was hoping you covered it, I have a 69 sportwagon, 427 4spd, supposedly built by Chuck miller. Was curious .

[@76vette]

It sold for $47,300. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIibi5-vbM52mLcsi=IVOZKM4cTMWBJTcn 😊👍🏻

[@jamesizzo3939]

Really nice video on all those nice c3’s. Let’s do one on my 69. Curious to view the comments.

[@markrichardson3566]

Wow 😳

[@youtruckrek5121]

kool

[@chrismia2402]

How do I get 1 of these in right hand drive? Will need to be shipped to Africa. Been staring a photos of corvettes since I was a little boy in the early 80’s. Just love this car and the model shape before it too.

[@76vette]

I think there are a few nicely done RH-drive conversions in Australia. But I’m sure they’re not cheap. I would check for-sale ads there. 😊👍🏻

[@cooperbeazley9358]

Could you comment on what makes some of these cars go for so much more or less money. Realize the rare, low mileage ones are obviously high priced, but was a little surprised at the fact that the LT-1s seem to go for only around 50k. Great video, good perspective on what these cars are worth.

[@76vette]

Price (or value) of any vehicle is, IMO, totally subjective, and since most of these vehicles are way out of my price range, I cannot really give you a valuable insight. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@dannyb8451]

Question I have a 69 with the 350-350 engine.what side pipe ,mufflers do you have on the car mine are much louder.....lovevto know what u got...thanks

[@davidcrawford219]

Thanks for sharing . You work for God 🎉

[@vintage_corvette]

Great video for crazy corvette freaks like me😂✌🏼

[@76vette]

Lol 😆 Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@jimmywalker2693]

You need to refresh your mind but the 78 anniversary year 25th you said was a pace car is not a pacer car but what was called a limited edition to be called a pace car in 1978. ITT had the words in 6 inch high letter across the doors that said pace car. In 1978 there were 4 version of corvettes. 1 was a 1978 Anniversary year in any colors. Like blue with blue inside or what ever colors you wanted , then you had what was called a 25 th anniversary which was for example if it was red it had red very thing known as a Red anniversary : knobs: steering wheels consumes , seats and everything was all same color as as outside nit mix match but entire car was called a Red Anniversary vette, then they had the silver limited edition 25th anniversary with split colors sides two tone colors just like one you just showed but said Limited edition on front fenders : then you had the Silver split color called called Pace car but to be called pace cars had big letters across door saying Pace car , I owned all 4 versions. And it was only year that was 4 versions of Corvettes and you could as option on the Anniversary vetoes in 1978 get a one piece Lexon smoke top instead of the T Tops but one piece all the way where other Corvettes had two tops . All removable just like T tops ,. My family was a GM Dealer from 1947 up to a few years ago 2017. . So I grew up having everything from Chevrolet, Pontiac , Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac, Studebakers ( owning the very first Studebaker Avanti rolling off our show room , my Grandfather even had Kaiser’s,: Frazier, Packard ! And even Ford Dealer too and GMC truck. . I still have my 25 Red Anniversary with Lexon top and one 1957 TBird with port hole roof with 200 Miles’s and one Chrysler convertible 300F I am now 80 years old and still have 69 Chevelles, and 68 Camaro and just hard to try to keep up all cars which I have willed all my cars to my son …car collecting is fun but gets to be a lot of work to keep all perfect . I sold only one 1969 Malibu Convertible with 100 miles for $152,000. Last year to man in Nashville it was perfect new but a friend wanted it very bad

[@davemilligan1171]

@ 3:54...That sticker has me really confused ?? Can anyone explain ? Thanks in advance. 😀

[@76vette]

Are you referring to the small block instead of the original 427, or something else?

[@davemilligan1171]

@@76vette The sticker said 350... but it had a 427 in it...

[@76vette]

@@davemilligan1171 Who knows what the real story is. My guess is that someone took the big block out for some reason and then the car was sold without an engine. That’s how you end up with a Frankenstein Vette. Not uncommon. Unfortunately 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Chacha12355]

They are beautiful cars I have a C3 1977. I’ve had it for 44 years beautiful car but they’re too small. They’re too small inside not very comfortable and they make a lot of noise. Mine ain’t that bad but I’ve been in some that are really bad. I’m much rather one of the new ones 2011 up. The C3 are good for collector cars but to be driving them around they’re very uncomfortable

[@jamescasello8100]

Question ?? Does anyone know if the 85 mph speedo is supposed to be in a 79 vette ?? That is what is in mine and I believe it was put in by the previous owner. Makes me suspect that the mileage is not correct. I've been trying to find out but no luck yet. Thanks Jimmy

[@76vette]

I think they used those (at least) until 1982. Even my 84 Trans Am had an 85 mph speedometer. My 86 T/A had a 140 mph. Lol 😆

[@jamescasello8100]

Thanks for your reply. Reason I am asking is that every video I've seen of a 79 Vette has a 140mph speedo. But perhaps you are correct. Maybe they used two types. @@76vette

[@76vette]

@@jamescasello8100 See www.zip-corvette.com/78-82-140mph-speedometer-face-plate.html It may have to be recalibrated to read properly.

[@thud9797]

I believe the late 79 cars will have the 85 mph speedo as for 80 it would be federal law.

[@RickyLiles]

Some of the seat backs are more rounded

[@gsmith207]

F ya! awesome! thank you! we might be dating now I want to go there next time with you! haaa! there is not many of us that can go there so thank you for the tagalong! wicked fun! I need a beer now.

[@76vette]

Lol 😆 Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@KB-ke3fi]

1976 vettes....the hood never would close down near the windshield.

[@davidcrawford219]

HOT WHEELS CORVETTE $1 😊

[@CorvettesandCassicCars-mw6me]

My first car was a Mustang 2 I like them too.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

1:21:22 - 1980 Yellow Corvette $20,000.00

[@76vette]

Yes, it sold for $20,900.

[@kevinshorter5861]

I have a question I am 6'2 can I fit in a corvette drive it!!

[@76vette]

I think the 78-82 C3s were a little more spacious than 68-77s. The T&T steering column was also two inches shorter starting with the 77 model I believe. Steering wheels were also 1 or 2 inches smaller. I fit very comfortably in my 76, but I’m only 5’9”. I drove my 81 a few days ago and had to move the seat up a bit to fit “right.” You may want to ask C3 owners to sit in one and see how it feels. I think you’ll be fine. 😊👍🏻

[@marshalllapp49]

At 6’5” I am comfortable driving my 69 convertible. Getting in and out takes a little effort. The 68 door panels take up a little more shoulder room than the other C3s. I

[@charlesferry2092]

the biggest issue here kevin is not fitting in behind the steering wheel. the biggest concern you will probably have is getting in and not banging your head against the very low t-tops!!!! i am 6 ft and have a 79 and have to maneuver just right to avoid wacking my head on the t-tops..getting in and out of the vette with the tops off is a breeze. good luck!

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

1:05:37 - $2,585.00 ? 1st L-88 ?

[@76vette]

No. Two Million Five Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Dollars.

[@corvettejimmy3323]

Thanks for making this video. I follow you on instagram and love your car and the level of detail that you put into it.

[@76vette]

I haven’t been on instagram for at least two years. I closed the 76vette account and gave my 1976 Corvette Stingray page to a kid who has a blue 76 (he lives in Washington DC). Anyway, thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@chrisrkelly61]

Why do those auctioneers make that bloody stupid noise? Just tell us the price in a clear voice!!!

[@76vette]

The famous (or is it infamous 🤔) auction chant. Lol 😆

[@thud9797]

Supposed to get bidders fired up and excited and worked into a frenzy so they will do something stupid like overbid!! 🤠