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The Top 10 Cheapest First-Generation Corvettes Sold On Bring a Trailer In 2025

Were there any C1 bargains? We delve into BaT's database to find the top deals on 1953-1962 Corvettes, along with some bonus content

Douglas Barton··
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How cheap will our C1s go today?!? Photo Credit: BaT

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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