Some early production 1977 corvettes were still built with the orange painted engines but most have the new blue engines. Silver, classic white, corvette yellow, corvette orange, black, dark blue, corvette tan, light blue, dark red, medium red. Cc42876 gateway classic cars of tampa is proud to offer this sharp 1977 chevrolet c3 corvette in a. In place of the stingray emblems were the corvette crossed flags insignia. Find the best used 1987 chevrolet corvette near you.
The 1977 corvette was nearly identical to 1976, for good reason, as it was well received. This numbers matching 1977 chevy corvette has 96,000 miles on it. The average value of a 1977 corvette has been increasing the past couple of years and is now around 11k12k a 77 with low mileage with an l82 and in good shape can sell for up to 15k to 16k this. With its generations noted sequentially from c1 to c8, the corvette serves as chevrolets halo vehicle and is. From 1953 to 2019, it was frontengined, and since 2020, it is midengined. In this article, we are going to take a look at the history of the corvette and how the 1972 corvette became such a popular model for car enthusiasts. If you would like to discuss your hagerty insurance policy, please call us at 8779229701. Unfortunately, the chevy corvette did not get a horsepower increase for 1977, unlike much of the rest of the chevrolet. We are also going to cover specs, features, where you can find support for your 1972 corvette and what value this model holds today. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 1979 corvette models nationwide. Celebrating 60 years of production, the corvette today has classic design cues with a modern twist. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year.
Corvette value for performance as inspired by car and driver corvettes on ebay. With that in mind, the 1977 corvette has the following estimated values. Which may be why chevrolet keeps jacking up the price. Dec 01, 2015 the krause 2015 collector price guide suggests using a 16 rating system to determine the condition of collectible cars, 1 being excellent and 6 being a parts vehicle. The 2020 corvette, the first midengine model in the marques 67year history, has had a difficult start. The big landmark achieved during 1977 was the 500,00th corvette. Used 1997 chevrolet corvette for sale near you edmunds. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access.
Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Private sellers 1 1975 chevrolet corvette ttop corvette. Cc43115 performance enthusiasts everywhere rejoice as gateway classic cars now has this 1977 chevrolet corv. Invest in a salvaged chevrolet corvette for sale, auctioned by copart auto auction, by joining autobidmaster today. So, in addition to 2019 introductory info, the 2019 edition includes 2018 quantities and running production changes. More information on this system can be found at the krause website.
Get the best deals on chevrolet corvette 1977 cars and trucks when you shop the largest online selection at. While the 250,000th corvette had been a riverside gold convertible that had been built on november 7, 1969, the 500,000th corvette. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Nov 06, 2012 we wouldnt want to say the 1977 corvette is externally unchanged from the 1976 model, but if you stand more than 15 ft away from the 1977 and dont have 2020 vision, you wont spot the differences. That may look like a bargain price to 21stcentury eyes, but the twin. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports car manufactured and marketed by chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations. Excellent history on an original nohit car finished in black exterior with black leather interior. As always, we acknowledge mike antonicks corvette black book and the vette vues fact book of the 1973 1977 stingray, by m.
Used car pricing for the 1997 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d. Find 1977 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. Chevrolet has earned its reputation by offering consumers durable and affordable vehicles within its vast and complete lineup from subcompacts to heavyduty trucks. It could be an older restoration or a wellmaintained original vehicle. Shop 1979 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale at cars. In the corvette black book, production quantities trail by one year.
Most 1977 corvettes came with the base engine, the l48 350180. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 35 1978 corvette models nationwide. The car grew over the years and the emphasis was more on interior refinements and creature comforts, softer rides and better fuel economy. Road test of the 1977 chevrolet corvette sting ray full.
Please call matt directly at 57081468 with any questions about this car. The interior of the 1977 corvette was redesigned mainly so it could accommodate the gm delco radios. It had taken chevrolet 15 years to build the first 250,000 corvettes, but only an additional eight years to build 250,000 more. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 1997 chevrolet corvette coupe 2d. The exterior paint, trim and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. That is only a few thousand more than the outgoing model, and an. Nicknamed the mako shark, the new vette sported refinements like hidden wipers, no vent windows, and ttops and removable rear windows on the. The c3 is the third generation of the chevrolet corvette, and marks the second. The 1977 corvette was no longer badged with the sting ray script. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
First, its release was pushed back due to reported. During the 1977 model year, the power steering was a very popular with all vehicles, except 173, ordered the optional. The krause 2015 collector price guide suggests using a 16 rating system to determine the condition of collectible cars, 1 being excellent and 6 being a parts vehicle. Depending on the method of disposal, there actually may be more than one blue book value for the consumers car, truck or suv. Every model since 1953 complete book series by mike mueller jun 1, 2014 4. For chevrolet, however, the 1977 model year marked a significant manufacturing milestone the production of their 500,000th corvette. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1977 chevrolet camaro and assess the current state of the classic car market. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program. Car is a gorgeous blue with matching blue carpet and white leather interior. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 1977 chevrolet corvette for purchase.
Yet for all the change in its character, the shark was one of the few american performance cars still left, one reason the 77 set yet another corvette. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1977 chevrolet corvette classics for sale near you. Jul 29, 2018 the 1972 corvette stingray is a prime example. The difference in machines is not as great as the disparity in price. Chevrolet corvette questions the value of a 1975 corvette stingray.
Oct 22, 2019 in its precise yeartoyear format, the corvette black book puts phenomenal expertise at your fingertips. Shop 1978 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale at cars. Good running everyday driver 1977 chevrolet corvette stingray with 350motor, 350transmi. Find c1 corvette books including shop, service and assembly manuals, coffee table style and history books, brochures, owners manuals, performance, tune up and restoration, ncrs guides, cdrom, video, manuals on cd, christmas cards and wall calendars featuring 19531962 corvettes. A brief look at 15 years of corvette production though reference material, factory literature, and personal observations. Durant and swissborn louis chevrolet and a division of general motors, chevrolet is an iconic us car manufacturer. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new.
History of the corvette black book vette vues magazine. One of only 2 tube frame corvette chassis built designed by bob riley, chassis built by charl. With its history would this car be worth more or less than the values you have mentioned. Chevrolet corvette price trends cargurus tracks the prices of millions of used car listings. We wouldnt want to say the 1977 corvette is externally unchanged from the 1976 model, but if you stand more than 15 ft away from the 1977 and dont have 20. The chronological history of c3 corvettes 1977 to 1982. Chevrolet corvette 1977 cars and trucks for sale ebay.
Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program all vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. That may look like a bargain price to 21stcentury eyes, but the twinturbo was notoriously fragile. To mark this historic milestone in the cars history, corvette for the first time was chosen to pace the 1978 indianapolis 500 in may of that year. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. A corvette milestone was reached during 1977 as chevrolet had built a half million. Chevrolet corvette questions what is the bluebook value of a 1977.
More info scotts valley, ca 95066 708 miles from you 1977 chevrolet corvette. For over 90 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for used car values, helping car owners understand what their used car is worth. This pricing does not include corvettes which have rare, limited production optional motors. The shark lost its convertible after 1975, the stingray name for 77. These 20 corvette price guide results are based on an extensive database that contains the prices of over 5,800 corvette prices collected during 2012. These are my observations of 15 years of corvette history. Only gets driven a few times a year now so looking to. Chevrolet produced 6502 replica pace cars from march through may of 1978 with each car having its own special vin ending in 900001906502. This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. As always, we acknowledge mike antonicks corvette black book and the vette vues fact book of the 19731977 stingray, by m.
We have 47 1987 chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 0 1owner cars, and 7 personal use cars. The complete guide to the chevrolet corvette from 1953 to 2015. History of the 19681982 chevrolet corvette 1968 was a highwater mark for corvette production to date, with 28,566 vehicles sold, and for the very last time, roadsters outsold coupes almost 2 to 1. But corvette continued to evolve from firebreathing muscle car to suave grand tourismo, abetted by the recent gas crisis, changing buyer tastes, and more federal mandates. Chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale kelley blue book. The tried and true orange engine color was changed to blue between august and september of 1976. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 to 1982 model years. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Prices are fairly low compared to other years because the 1977 corvette had the third highest. The 20 corvette price guide data provided by vettenvestments. Unmistakable elements, like the grounded body frame and rounded fenders, appear in all corvette generations. Includes history, photographs, facts, performance statistics and information.