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1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 22, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$7,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1980
Make and model
Chevrolet Corvette
Generation
Corvette C3
Version
Corvette C3 small-block
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
1Z878AS422173
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 624 comparable sales, 124% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$15,000 to $32,000
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 $15,000 and $32,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1980 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$18,000
1980 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$11,000
1980 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$15,500
1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$9,200
1980 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$48,000
1980 Chevrolet CorvetteCars & Bids, March 23, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 23, 2026$9,800
1980 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$31,000
1980 Chevrolet CorvetteCars & Bids, Feb. 20, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 20, 2026$10,600