Hi Roadster Guy,
I included the 95 LT1 vert in my previous price guide post for comparison. The ’95 vert is priced close to a ’96 LT4 vert according to the write up. The ’95s were well built C4s. They had many updates in place for squeaks and rattles, they also have the updated vented opti-spark. In ’94, Dave Hill became aggressive in targeting C4 quality issues, so the ’95 benefited from his campaign as did the ’96.
I sure am being specific as far as color combos, it’s been about a year now that I’ve been searching for one of these beauties. I have CAC forum member and vendor, JAGSFAN (works at Bob McDormans) keeping and eye out for me should anybody trade one in.
I was surprised to see the C5s listed as low as they were. The article from
Corvette Magazines September, 2005 C5 Market Update (pages 65-68), lists C5s losing 10-15% annually. If you have a Collectors Edition, Grand Sport, coupe or convertible, pop open a bottle of wine and celebrate. They are depreciating at no more than 2% a year at this time. Grand Sport coupes are listed as being +4% this year.
Here are the numbers for ’95 LT1 to 96 LT1s for comparison.
Fourth Generation Approximate Values
1995 LT1 Coupe
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$25,000............$20,500.....$15,500.......$8,000
1995 LT1 Roadster
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$29,500*...........$23,500.....$18,500.......$10,000
*add $1,500 for auxiliary hardtop
1996 LT1 Coupe (Non GS or CE)
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$26,000...........$20,500.......$16,000......$8,500
1996 LT1 Roadster (Non GS or CE)
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$31,000*..........$24,500.......$19,300......$10,500
1996 LT1 Coupe Collectors Edition
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$30,000...........$24,500.......$19,400......$9,500
1996 LT1 Collectors Edition Roadster
Show-Ready......Good..........Average......Needs TLC
$33,000............$28,000.....$23,500.......$13,500
You’ll enjoy your March issue of CM when it arrives, it’s has good articles to dive into.
B17Crew