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1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2026.

$74,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $68,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette C3 454
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
194371S109738
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 32 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$36,750 to $55,500
Median$43,500
Sales behind it32Likely

From 32 sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 454 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $36,750 and $55,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE LS5 CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$20,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 454/365Bring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$57,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 CoupeMecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$102,500
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/365Bring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$42,000
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 454/365Bring a Trailer, Dec. 7, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 7, 2024$42,500
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$45,888
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe LS5 454/365 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$45,000
21-Years-Owned 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 454Bring a Trailer, July 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 28, 2026$39,000