Recently, while on one of my Corvette forums, I had an enlightening and spirited exchange with a group of enthusiasts. The discussion started when an acquaintance over in Lakeland, Florida, had some money burning a hole in his pocket and posted up a 1958 ‘Vette that looked too good to be true at $39,900. The body and interior looked great, but the rest of it was cobbled together, with no electrical, no brakes, and a junkyard 350 V8 and four-speed manual transmission shoehorned in. He started the discussion claiming it was a “great deal,” and by the time we were done talking sense into him (and showing comps), he thanked us for helping him dodge a bullet. Today’s feature, along with the majority of CorvSport’s digital content, is FREE and not behind a paywall. When any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article.
That spirited exchange inspired this piece, and since we have three-quarters of sales under us for 2025, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to highlight the top 10 C1 bargains on the popular online auction platform Bring a Trailer. Before we move on, here are a few of the pictures of the ’58 in question, and a link to the discussion if you want to view the full 228 posts.
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The Top 10 Cheapest C1 Corvettes To Hammer At BaT in 2025 Q1-Q3
[Extremely rough and project C1s were eliminated]
#10
1961 Chevrolet Corvette
74k Miles Shown
Views: 11,937 Watchers: 1,178
Winning Bid (9 Total): $52,000
- “This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette was sold new from Don Allen Mid-Town Chevrolet in New York City before being delivered to the first owner in St. Louis, Missouri, and it was purchased by the seller in 1984. The car is finished in beige with white coves and a white top over Fawn vinyl upholstery, and it is powered by a 283ci V8 linked to a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. Additional equipment includes a dual exhaust system, a Wonder Bar AM radio, a four-barrel carburetor, and 15″ steel wheels with simulated knock-off spinner covers. This C1 Corvette is now offered with a 1961 dealer invoice, a retail sales order, owner’s manuals, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#9
1962 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
61k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 10,061 Watchers: 1,274
Winning Bid (42 Total): $50,500
- “This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has been refinished in red over red vinyl and is powered by a 327ci V8 linked to a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. The car was purchased by the seller on BaT in August 2022 following long-term ownership in California. Equipment includes a white convertible soft top and 15″ steel wheels with simulated knock-off spinner covers in addition to a dash-mounted speaker, an Edelbrock carburetor, and a dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. This C1 Corvette is now offered at no reserve with a Texas title in the seller’s name…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#8
1960 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
19k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 5,101 Watchers: 739
Winning Bid (16 Total): $50,000
- “This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the seller in 2013, and it was previously fitted with a 350ci V8. The car is finished in red with white coves, and it has a red interior. Additional equipment includes a T-10 four-speed manual transmission, a white convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels, a cassette stereo, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror. This C1 is now offered with a car cover and a transferable New York registration in the seller’s name...” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#7
1960 Chevrolet Corvette
51k Miles Shown
Views: 15,889 Watchers: 1,730
Winning Bid (19 Total): $47,145
- “This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission and is refinished in black over red vinyl. Features include a white convertible soft top, 14″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, power-assisted front disc brakes, a dual exhaust system, and an electric fuel pump. The car is said to have spent time in California before relocating to Texas in 2006, and it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. This C1 is now offered at no reserve with a clean Texas title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#6
1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed
10k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 10,238 Watchers: 1,278
Winning Bid (33 Total): $46,750
- “This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is a red-over-red example powered by a 327ci Turbo-Fire V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a white convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels with spinner-style covers, Hankook narrow whitewall tires, a retro-style Bluetooth stereo, a dash-mounted speaker, chrome bumpers and trim, and a dual exhaust system. The car is said to have been refurbished during previous ownership and was acquired by the seller after it was listed on BaT in August 2022. This final-year C1 Corvette is offered with an owner’s guide, a 2022 service record, and a clean California title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#5
1954 Chevrolet Corvette
32k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 8,069 Watchers: 889
Winning Bid (15 Total): $46,250
- “This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in red over red vinyl and is powered by a 235ci “Blue Flame” inline-six paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Features include 15” red-finished steel wheels with faux knock-off spinners as well as a beige soft top, a curved windshield, an AM radio, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror. The current owner acquired the car in 2023. Work in preparation for the sale is said to have included replacing the mufflers, tires, and ignition switch. This C1 Corvette is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with a clean Florida title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#4
1962 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
72k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 8,244 Watchers: 1,101
Winning Bid (25 Total): $41,250
- “This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette was refurbished circa 2010 and is fitted with a 350ci V8 that is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in yellow with a white soft top and has a white soft top, 15″ steel wheels, black vinyl upholstery, and a Wonder Bar AM radio. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this C1 Corvette is now offered at no reserve in California by the selling dealer with a Pennsylvania title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#3
1954 Chevrolet Corvette
61k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 8,396 Watchers: 968
Winning Bid (14 Total): $40,254
- “This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is the 2,044th of 3,640 examples produced for the model year and is said to have been kept in a museum for the past four decades. The car is powered by a 235ci “Blue Flame” inline-six paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and is finished in white over red vinyl. Features include 15” red-finished steel wheels with faux knock-off spinners as well as a beige soft top, a curved windshield, clip-on side curtains, an AM radio, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror. This C1 Corvette was listed on BaT in December 2024 and is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer in Florida with a clean Oklahoma title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#2
1960 Chevrolet Corvette
23k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 19,175 Watchers: 1,664
Winning Bid (30 Total): $39,500
- “This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was purchased by the seller’s parents in 1965, where it remained until 2016. The seller tells us that it was driven until 1976 and then stored in a garage until the seller acquired it 40 years later in 2016. A 265ci V8 was installed before the family’s 1965 acquisition, and it is paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The car was brought back to running condition in 2016 with rebuilds of the engine and transmission, a brake system overhaul, and more. Exterior paint and chrome blemishes and torn and damaged interior components remain. This C1 is now offered with service records, spare parts, a WeatherTech indoor car cover, historical photos, past registrations, and a Washington title in the seller’s name…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
#1
1961 Chevrolet Corvette ZZ4-Powered 4-Speed
5k Miles Shown/TMU
Views: 8,348 Watchers: 761
Winning Bid (40 Total): $36,000
- “This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the current owner in 1967 when they were 17 years of age, and it underwent modifications and refurbishments in the early 1970s and 2000s. The gray and black faux fur interior was installed in the 1970s, and the 350ci GM ZZ4 Fastburn 385 V8 was installed in 2002. Additional equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, a Positraction limited-slip differential, 15″ alloy wheels, MSD ignition, an electric fan, a removable hardtop, a Hurst shifter, Magnaflow exhaust, and an aftermarket CD stereo system. The paint shows wear and the brakes need to be serviced. This C1 Corvette is now offered on dealer consignment with service records, spare parts, and a New Jersey title…” Continue Reading And View More Pictures
*All photos and information are fully credited to Bring a Trailer.
The CorvSport Conclusion:
Today, we used market data from the largest online auction platform to confirm what the casual discussion with other ‘Vette enthusiasts discovered–there are some C1 deals out there. That $39k deal we opened with was a shady-looking South Florida dealer, with a fairly lengthy list of Facebook inventory similar to the cobbled-together C1. There are deals to be found if you are patient, do your due diligence, and rely on above-board sellers on a proven platform, rather than shady Facebook sellers.
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