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1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE T-TOP COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$36,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $33,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette C3 small-block
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1Z87L8S423526
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 624 comparable sales, 4% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,950 to $31,625
Median$22,000
Sales behind it624Likely

From 624 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 small-block in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,950 and $31,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$24,000
1978 CHEVROLET CORVETTE T-TOP COUPEBarrett-Jackson, April 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 26, 2025$26,000
1978 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$15,500
35k-Mile 1977 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$16,250
1977 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$9,450
1979 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$13,000
1978 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$17,000
1977 Chevrolet Corvette 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 24, 2026$9,500

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 4, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer402$22,500 high bid
April 26, 2025SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$28,600
April 17, 2026Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$36,300