Chevrolet Corvette C1
Research the first-year Corvette, the 1957 Airbox, and documented C1 competition cars.
What to check before buying
Check the serial, factory specification, engine and fuel-injection equipment, and body and frame evidence. Compare the car’s race or restoration configuration with the catalogued sale.
The Cunningham No. 1 sold in receivership in 2021 and returned to auction after its restoration to Le Mans specification.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00867S103535 | Aug 2026RM Sotheby’s · The Monterey Auction 20261960 Chevrolet Corvette LM | UnsoldEstimate USD 2,000,000 to USD 2,500,000 | Auction evidenceOffered after the 2023 restoration to the period Cunningham configuration. |
| 00867S103535 | May 2021RM Sotheby’s · Amelia Island 20211960 Chevrolet Corvette LM | SoldUSD 758,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceReceivership sale before the restoration to 1960 Le Mans specification. |
| 20867S103980 | May 2015RM Sotheby’s · The Andrews Collection1962 Chevrolet Corvette "Gulf Oil" Racecar | SoldUSD 1,650,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceFactory RPO 687 and subsequent Gulf Oil competition preparation. |
| E53F001005 | Jan 2012RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20121953 Chevrolet Corvette | SoldUSD 445,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
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Factory specification and chronology
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Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | — | Roadster | — | — | — | E53F001005 |
| 1957 Corvette Factory Airbox | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1962 Corvette RPO 687 | — | — | — | — | — | 20867S103980 |