Salvage 1981 Chevrolet Corvette for sale

Browse 13 salvage 1981 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8767BS429464 · 68432476

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 51061 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$25,750Oct 6, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$40,000

1G1AY8764B5****** 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8764B5****** · 46132544

5.7L V8 CRB OHV C · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 23780 mi
Primary damage: Engine Burn
Storage location: Scranton (Pennsylvania)
Title status: Salvage

EndedOct 6, 2026

Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8761BS420145 · 69894436

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: COLUMBIA, MO
Title status: None

Buy now US$5,900Oct 6, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8768B5102490 · 68953516

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: NORMAL WEAR
Storage location: WEST MIFFLIN, PA
Title status: None

Buy now US$2,900Oct 7, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$22,458

1G1AY8763BS412600 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8763BS412600 · 67334726

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: OCALA, FL
Title status: PartsOnly

EndedSep 29, 2026Pre-loss value US$30,850

1G1AY8766BS****** 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8766BS****** · 46097283

5.7L V8 CRB OHV C · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Manual

Odometer: 40954 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Indianapolis (Indiana)
Title status: Clear
Status: Engine starts

EndedSep 23, 2026

1G1AY8768BS408705 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8768BS408705 · 66353486

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 82863 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: BRIDGETON, MO
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$5,300Aug 28, 2026Pre-loss value US$50,000

1G1AY8768BS431563 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8768BS431563 · 64742996

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 47200 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BRIDGETON, MO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$850Sep 11, 2026Pre-loss value US$23,550

1G1AY8760BS420489 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8760BS420489 · 63917286

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 48067 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SAN ANTONIO, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$3,250Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$25,500

1G1AY8761BS405158 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8761BS405158 · 61999836

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 80344 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: HOUSTON, TX
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 8, 2026

1G1AY8766BS429715 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY8766BS429715 · 53873656

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 49412 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: HUEYTOWN, AL
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$3,950Aug 18, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

FLA1B103864CH · 59856716

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 180013
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: LUMBERTON, NC
Title status: SC

Last bid US$2,900Aug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,000

1G1AY876XBS415686 1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1AY876XBS415686 · 63292066

5.7L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 95813 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$850Aug 19, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,649

That’s all 13 lots.

1981 Chevrolet Corvette price data

Median bid: $5,900
Average bid: $9,470
Bid range: $900 – $25,750
Avg. retail: $27,876

Based on 13 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

EQUIPMENTOct 2007
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERMay 2003
REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED USING IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PISTON SEALS. THESE SEALS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT FLUID LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE CALIPER HOUSING AND THE PISTONS. THESE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE FOR USE ONLY ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES. THIS RECALL DOES NOT INVOLVE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CARDONE AT 215-912-3000.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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How much does a salvage 1981 Chevrolet Corvette sell for?

Across 13 salvage 1981 Chevrolet Corvette lots, the median winning-side bid is $5,900 and the average is $9,470 (range $900 to $25,750). Pre-loss retail value averages $27,876. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.