Based on 43 active Corvette listings

1986 Chevrolet Corvette prices in the U.S.

median pre-owned asking price
$12,950 ↑ $793 · 30d

The median pre-owned asking price for a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette in the U.S. is $12,950 based on 43 active listings.

As of September 9, 2026, the median asking price for a used 1986 Chevrolet Corvette in the U.S. is $12,950, based on 43 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ 43 active dealer listings, refreshed daily

1986 Chevrolet Corvette — a typically priced live listing
1986 · live listing photo

Typical: $9,868–$16,998 — the middle half of 43 asking prices

Median $12,950
$6,340 low $42K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.

What moves the price on a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

The $9,868–$16,998 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:

Location
Biggest factor
up to $7,647

The same car typically asks $9,950 in Missouri but $17,597 in Florida.

Mileage
up to $5,105

Asking prices run about $12,950 at 45K–60K miles and fall to $7,845 over 105K miles — roughly $900 for every 10,000 miles.

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Mileage
65,099 mi
Location
Estimated fair asking price
$12,950
at typical mileage, nationwide
Fair range
$9,868$16,998
Matching listings
43 in the U.S.

Modelled from 43 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. Not a formal appraisal.

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$231
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,295 down
Amount financed
$11,655
Total interest
$2,205

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

1986 Chevrolet Corvette: a fair price for your mileage

A 1986 Chevrolet Corvette sheds roughly $900 for every 10,000 miles. Find your mileage below.

Live asking prices — September 9, 2026 · 43 active listings

$10K $15K 30K mi 60K mi 90K mi All listings
Mileage Based on Fair price Typical range
45K–60K miles 11 listings $12,950 $10K–$17K
75K–90K miles 5 listings $15,380 $14K–$17K
Over 105K miles 7 listings $7,845 $7,000–$13K

Same trim and condition assumed — mileage is the biggest lever after configuration.

Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

Live 1986 Chevrolet Corvette listings, priced by VIN

Delta vs typical Median $12,950

Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band. Shop 1985–1987 Chevrolet Corvette listings on VehiSales →.

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$12,950
Pre-owned median (43)
65,099
Average mileage

Price history

Median asking price by month · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is $9,900 (September 2026) — down 11.0% from $11,122 in August 2025.

$10K $15K $20K Aug ’25 Jan ’26 Mar ’26 May ’26 Jul ’26 Sep ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
September 2026 $9,900 $7,500–$16K 11
August 2026 $10,994 $8,850–$15K 23
July 2026 $10,200 $8,995–$15K 33
June 2026 $12,419 $8,223–$15K 24
May 2026 $11,995 $9,950–$15K 13
April 2026 $11,747 $9,998–$15K 16
March 2026 $10,166 $7,588–$13K 16
February 2026 $12,844 $9,321–$20K 14
January 2026 $12,994 $11K–$15K 22
November 2025 $12,245 $11K–$15K 16
August 2025 $11,122 $11K–$13K 10

1986 Chevrolet Corvette prices by state

California — 2 active listings Florida — 6 active listings Illinois — 3 active listings Missouri — 2 active listings Nebraska — 5 active listings New York — 1 active listings Ohio — 3 active listings Pennsylvania — 3 active listings Texas — 4 active listings 2California — 2 active listings 6Florida — 6 active listings 3Illinois — 3 active listings 2Missouri — 2 active listings 5Nebraska — 5 active listings 3Ohio — 3 active listings 3Pennsylvania — 3 active listings 4Texas — 4 active listings
Numbers = active listings in the busiest states; blue states have inventory now
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Illinois $13,997 12 3 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Florida $17,597 9 6 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Ohio $11,699 9 3 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Pennsylvania $10,050 8 3 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
California $13,500 7 2 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Texas $13,220 7 4 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Missouri $9,950 5 2 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
Nebraska $16,876 5 5 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →
New York $11,950 5 1 Shop 1985–1987 nearby →

Listed this year counts every 1986 Chevrolet Corvette first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

Factory configurations of the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

5 factory configurations left the plant as a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette — the most common are below, each decoded into its own build sheet from the VIN pattern.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1986 Chevrolet Corvette prices range from $6,340 to $41,679?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $9,868 and $16,998 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

How much should mileage change the price of a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette?

Expect roughly $900 less for every 10,000 miles on the odometer. A 60K-mile example should cost about $2,700 less than a 30K-mile one of the same trim — check the fair-price-by-mileage table above for your band.

How many 1986 Chevrolet Corvette are for sale right now?

43 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

How we calculate these prices

We track 43 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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