What did this car last sell for?

$17,000 ($17,850 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in October 2026.

How does its last sale compare with others?

Its 2026 sale was $17,000. The typical range for Corvettes sold in the last twelve months is $7,500 to $14,500.

Auction history

1979 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN 1Z8789S429187

This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $11,500 on Bring a Trailer in September 2022 and for $17,000 there in October 2026, as of November 14, 2026.

Photo: Bring a Trailer

Every time it’s been to auction

2 appearances. Oldest first.

Sep 2022Sold $11,500Bring a Trailer41,000 miles
Oct 2026Sold $17,000Bring a Trailer46,000 miles

What Corvettes sell for

12 sales in the last twelve months.

$5,500This car, Oct 2026$21,000

The typical range is $7,500 to $14,500

What this spec has sold for in the last twelve months

What the listing said

SamWhen it sold in October 2026, the listing gave 46,000 miles.

Corvettes that sold

The 12 sales behind the range above in the last twelve months. Newest first.

Questions

What did this car last sell for?: $17,000 ($17,850 with buyer's fee) on Bring a Trailer in October 2026.
How many times has it been to auction?: Twice, and it sold each time.
How does its last sale compare with others?: Its 2026 sale was $17,000. The typical range for Corvettes sold in the last twelve months is $7,500 to $14,500.

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