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CorvSport Auction Exclusive: Inside the True Wholesale Market for Corvettes

A fresh mix of C8 Stingrays and C8 Z06s hit the Dallas wholesale lanes this week—and the market’s reaction tells a bigger story Corvette fans won’t want to miss

How many of our C8 Z06s will sell?!? Photo Credit: Manheim

We’re back with the 46th installment of CorvSport’s Auction Exclusive, and this one delivers one of the sharpest snapshots yet of the true wholesale market for Corvettes. This time of year, many enthusiasts are squeezing in their final fall cruises before tucking their ’Vettes away for winter—and that seasonal shift often ripples straight into dealer-only auction lanes. Are wholesale sales cooling off… or is the Corvette market still running hot? We’ve got the inside intel.

This edition features seven standout Corvettes—a compelling blend of C8 Stingrays and C8 Z06s—each with full wholesale pricing, condition notes, and expert insight from our resident pro: a retired used-car dealership owner with 17 years of real-world buying and selling experience. If you want to understand what dealers are actually paying for modern Corvettes in real time, this is your playbook.

But we didn’t stop there. Our coverage now goes beyond the Top 7 with expanded data from the powerhouse of the wholesale world: Dallas, Texas. As the largest wholesale auction in America, Dallas draws Corvette buyers from coast to coast through its massive online portal—and the sales numbers prove just how influential this market really is. When Dallas moves, the rest of the country takes notes. Will our Top 7 continue to generate red-hot sales ratios?

Let’s dive into what the dealers are seeing, what the market is signaling, and what it all means for your next Corvette move. How many of the 29 Corvettes crossing Dallas’s auction blocks will find new dealers today? Which generation leads the pack? Lastly, how will our Supersellers, GiveMeTheVin (GMTV) and Texas Auto Value (TAV), perform today?

Why Does Wholesale Market Activity Matter to Corvette Enthusiasts?

1 — Wholesale heat means retail pressure.
When dealer-only auctions are buzzing and Corvettes are flying down the lanes, it’s usually a sign that the retail market is just as hot. And in a fast-moving used Corvette environment, your negotiating room tightens up. If you’re shopping, this is the kind of intel that can save you real money—or help you act fast before someone else does.

2 — It pulls back the curtain on dealer margins.
These reports give you a rare peek behind the scenes at what dealers actually pay. The truth? The spread between wholesale and retail often isn’t as wide as enthusiasts assume. Knowing that gap helps you recognize a fair price and spot the dealers who are padding the numbers.

3 — Knowledge is leverage—and bragging rights.
The more you understand the wholesale side of the market, the more confident you’ll be whether you’re buying, selling, or just talking cars with your crew. It’s insider-level info that puts you in command of the conversation and keeps you ahead of the curve.

A Quick Review Of The Process:

CorvSport’s resident retired used-car dealership owner/operator handpicks the top Corvettes and draws on his 17 years of experience and industry access to provide market insights. The search is focused on the nation’s largest dealer-only wholesale auction, and all the Corvettes featured to date are from the Texas or Florida market. Why do Corvettes end up at the wholesale auction? Most are trade-ins that the dealer has decided not to retail on their lot. Some may also be repossessions or coming off leases. It’s also common for dealers to dump problem (or slow-selling) units at an auction. Lastly, there are popular wholesale super sellers who offer purchase services like Carmax, where they will buy the vehicle directly from you.

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[11/20/2025 Edition]

Top 7: Wholesale Dealer-Only Auction Activity Report

#7 — 2023 C8 Stingray Coupe 1LT

4,098 Miles

Condition Report: 5.0/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements: Clean Carfax

MMR: $59,800

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $57,600 (14,326 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $61,200 (10,131 mi)
  • Last Year: $59,500 (9,447 mi)

Estimated Retail Value: $65,400

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $61,750

(Insights: The entry trim 1LT Stingray models are still holding strong, with this example fetching an admirable $1,950 above MMR. There’s no doubt that the perfect 5.0 condition report and clean history helped it soar above estimated values.)

#6 — 2023 C8 Stingray Convertible 3LT

1,000 Miles

Condition Report: 4.8/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements:

MMR: $76,400

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $73,800 (8,274 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $79,600 (9,624 mi)
  • Last Year: $73,700 (9,339 mi)

Estimated Retail Value: $80,800

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $76,500

(Insights: As you can see from the announcements, this 3LT Vert was loaded up with an original MSRP over $101,000! The dealer picked her up right on the MMR money, and the next retail customer is saving some big bucks for a lightly used C8.)

#5 — 2024 C8 Stingray Coupe 2LT

15,896 Miles

Condition Report: 4.7/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements: Clean Carfax

MMR: $62,800

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $64,600 (9,171 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $70,400 (4,721 mi)
  • Last Year: $66,800 (4,828 mi)

Estimated Retail Value: $67,800

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $61,000

(Insights: This is our first deal under MMR, and GMTV’s second successful sale. I thought the lowered stance may turn off dealers, but we have another Stingray off to a retail lot!)

#4 — 2024 C8 Stingray Coupe 2LT

6,858 Miles

Condition Report: 5.0/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 2 owners, 0 accidents

Announcements: Clean Carfax

MMR: $65,700

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $64,600 (9,171 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $70,400 (4,721 mi)
  • Last Year: $66,800 (4,828 mi)

Estimated Retail Value: $70,700

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $67,500

(Insights: This was one sharp-looking black beauty, and another one hammered off by GMTV. And the lower miles and perfect condition report helped push her well past MMR.)

#3 — 2024 C8 Stingray Convertible 1LT

2,202 Miles

Condition Report: 4.6/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements:

MMR: $68,300

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $67,800 (2,202 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $73,800 (223 mi)
  • Last Year: $67,300 (1,274 mi)

Estimated Retail Value: $71,800

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $67,750

(Insights: Resell Red strikes again, and so far, TAV has sold both of its offerings today. At $550 under MMR, the second “deal” of the day should make the new dealer happy.)

#2 — 2025 C8 Z06 Coupe 3LZ

4,466 Miles

Condition Report: 5.0/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements:

MMR: $117,000

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $109,000 (3,154 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $132,000 (1,173 mi)
  • Last Year: Not available

Estimated Retail Value: $131,000

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $105,000

(Insights: Let’s chalk this Z06 up as the DEAL of the day. At $12,000 under MMR and $26,000 below the estimated retail, this dealer will have plenty of margin to work with! TAV came ready to sell today.)

#1 — 2025 C8 Z06 Coupe 3LZ

3,327 Miles

Condition Report: 5.0/5.0

Autocheck History Report: 1 owner, 0 accidents

Announcements:

MMR: $118,000

(MMR=estimated wholesale value, based on vehicle, miles, condition, and recent auction sales)

Historical Wholesale Averages

  • Past 30 Days: $109,000 (3,154 average miles)
  • 6 Months Ago: $132,000 (1,173 mi)
  • Last Year: Not available

Estimated Retail Value: $132,000

(Based on Cox Automotive retail transactions)

Auction Results: Sold for $107,500

(Insights: Another smoking deal for the remarkable 670hp C8Z! And the 4th sale for TAV.)

The CorvSport Takeaway:

Did you see another 100% successful sales ratio coming?!? A perfect sales ratio is rare territory—so rare that this marks only the fourth time we’ve seen it in 46 installments. When every single Corvette in our Top 7 finds a buyer, it signals a wholesale market running with real confidence. Dealers aren’t hesitating, retail demand is clearly pulling inventory forward, and the wholesale lanes are telling a story that every enthusiast should be watching: the C8 Corvette market is still very much alive and on the throttle.

With both of our featured Z06s selling, it now appears the fallout from the fire-risk recall and stop-sale has fully settled. However, did you see the deals on those C8 Z06s?!? This may be the Z06 market drop we’ve been reading about around social media.

Both of our heavyweight sellers—Texas Auto Value (TAV) and GiveMeTheVin (GMTV) moved every Corvette we featured from them. And I’ll admit it: as an Orlando guy, I’ve always considered Central Florida the undisputed king of the Manheim world… but Texas is putting us on notice. The Lone Star State has been running the lanes with serious heat lately—and the full tracker below proves it. Lastly, check out the full expanded Dallas data below and tell us, are you impressed with the 71.4% sales ratio? We surely are!

The Bigger Picture, NEW Expanded Dallas Data:

Date Corvettes Offered Corvettes Sold Successful Sales Ratio
10/23/2025 28 20 71.4%
11/06/2025 27 16 59.3%
11/20/2025 29 24 82.8%
Total 84 60 71.4%

Total Dallas Sales By Generation (Since 10/23/2025):

  • C8: 27
  • C7: 25
  • C6: 7
  • C5: 1
  • C4: 0
  • C3: 0
  • C2: 0
  • C1: 0

See All Our Exclusive Dealer-To-Dealer Wholesale Transactions

Sales Ratio Tracker (click date for report archives):

Thanks for riding along with us on today’s Corvette adventure. We’ll be back in two weeks! Wow, were you taken aback by the 100% sales ratio? Become part of the CorvSport movement!

*All images and information are credited to Manheim Auctions.

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