1981 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $18,700 at Barrett-Jackson in January 2026, as of October 17, 2026.
Photo: Barrett-JacksonEvery time it’s been to auction
1 appearance. Oldest first.
- Jan 2026Sold $18,700Barrett-Jackson35,637 miles
What Corvettes sell for
9 sales in the last twelve months.
Most sold between $12,000 and $19,500
What this spec has sold for, last 12 months
What the listing said
SamWhen it sold in January 2026, the listing gave 35,637 miles, a Carfax report and original paint.
Corvettes that sold
The 9 sales behind the range above, in the last twelve months. Newest first.
- 198138,400 miles · Sep 2026 · Hagerty$9,900
- 198110,900 miles · Sep 2026 · Hagerty$13,950
- 198137,000 miles · Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer$19,250
- 198131,000 miles · May 2026 · Bring a Trailer$13,750
- 19816,000 miles · Apr 2026 · Bring a Trailer$22,500
- 198112,000 miles · Feb 2026 · Bring a Trailer$20,000
- 198128,000 miles · Feb 2026 · Bring a Trailer$8,800
- 198137,000 miles · Feb 2026 · Bring a Trailer$19,000
- 19816,000 miles · Oct 2025 · Bring a Trailer$12,000
Questions
- What did this car last sell for?
- $18,700 at Barrett-Jackson in January 2026.
- How many times has it been to auction?
- Once, and it sold that time.
- How does its last sale compare with others?
- Its 2026 sale, $18,700, sits inside where most Corvettes sold in the last twelve months ($12,000 to $19,500).
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