How much is a C2 Corvette Sting Ray worth in 2026?

The C2 Sting Ray is the generation that defined the Corvette as a serious sports car rather than an American touring vehicle. Bill Mitchell's design — the most beautiful American automobile produced in the 1960s, in my documented opinion after two decades with this marque — combined with Zora Arkus-Duntov's suspension engineering to create a car that could compete on equal terms at Sebring and the Nürburgring.

2026 Pricing by Configuration

• 1963 Coupe (split-window), 327 small-block: $65,000–$120,000
• 1963 Coupe, Rochester fuel injection: $110,000–$200,000
• 1963 Z06 (race package, documented): $200,000–$400,000
• 1964–1966 Coupe, 327 small-block: $45,000–$85,000
• 1964–1966 Convertible, 327 fuel injection: $80,000–$140,000
• 1966–1967 427 coupe (L36/L68): $90,000–$160,000
• 1967 427 L71 (435 hp triple carb): $150,000–$250,000
• 1967 L88: $700,000–$1,400,000

Coupe vs Convertible Premium

Unusually for American classics, the C2 coupe commands equal or slightly higher values than the convertible for the same engine and options configuration. The 1963 split-window gives the coupe an additional premium over the roadster. Only specific 1967–1968 big-block convertibles in rare colors (Sunfire Yellow, Marina Blue) with correct options occasionally trade above equivalent coupes at major auction.

Authentication Chain

For any C2 above $80,000, the minimum authentication standard is: tank sticker confirmation, engine pad stamp cross-reference, NCRS documentation, and Bloomington Gold or Duntov Mark of Excellence certification. The partial VIN stamped on the engine pad must match the car's VIN — this is the most accessible first-step authentication any buyer can perform independently before engaging specialists.