Salvage 1988 Chevrolet Corvette for sale

Browse 14 salvage 1988 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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1G1YY218XJ5****** 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY218XJ5****** · 46110472

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 88773 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Shady Spring (West Virginia)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 7, 2026

IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY218XJ5****** · 46241163

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Unknown

Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Southern New Jersey (New Jersey)
Title status: Clear

Buy now US$1,775Oct 13, 20260h 00m

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY218XJ5****** · 45778212

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Front End
Storage location: Dream Rides
Title status: Clear
Status: Engine starts

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1G1YY2180J5111236 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2180J5111236 · 61488266

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

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: ALL OVER
Storage location: NEW BRITAIN, CT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$450Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$7,500Repair 172% of value

1G1YY2182J5104580 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2182J5104580 · 67077066

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

Odometer: 144682 mi
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: PHOENIX, AZ
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$750Sep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$15,000

1G1YY2188J5****** 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2188J5****** · 45985594

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 79124 mi
Primary damage: Unknown
Storage location: Pulaski (Virginia)
Title status: Clear
Status: Runs & drives

EndedOct 6, 2026

1G1YY3185J5****** 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY3185J5****** · 45994092

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Primary damage: Unknown
Storage location: Portland - Gorham (Maine)
Status: Runs & drives

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1G1YY2188J5114272 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2188J5114272 · 66151456

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

Odometer: 149030 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: OCALA, FL
Title status: None

Last bid US$450Sep 1, 2026

1G1YY3180J5120699 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart Canada

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY3180J5120699 · 57752726

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

Odometer: 0 km
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB
Title status: Salvage

Last bid CA$175Sep 8, 2026Pre-loss value CA$38,000

1G1YY2181J5****** 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2181J5****** · 45836424

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · Automatic

Odometer: 1 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Suffolk (Virginia)
Title status: Clear

EndedSep 15, 2026

1G1YY2185J5117260 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2185J5117260 · 54963956

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

Odometer: 31272 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LUMBERTON, NC
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$675Aug 24, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,114Repair 173% of value

1G1YY3187J5106900 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY3187J5106900 · 58948546

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

Odometer: 117366 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: ANTHONY, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Doesn't start

Last bid US$250Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,800

1G1YY3188J5118330 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Copart USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY3188J5118330 · 63023696

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

Odometer: 183116 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: MENTONE, CA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Aug 26, 2026

1G1YY2186J5****** 1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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IAA USA

1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

1G1YY2186J5****** · 45713120

5.7L V8 FI OHV F · Automatic · Gasoline

Odometer: 117256 mi
Primary damage: Normal Wear & Tear
Storage location: Long Island
Title status: None

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That’s all 14 lots.

1988 Chevrolet Corvette price data

Median bid: $1,775
Average bid: $2,295
Bid range: $950 – $4,275
Avg. retail: $11,430

Based on 14 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

5 recall campaigns on record

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMay 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYFeb 1990
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND COULD FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
Remedy: REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.

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SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGESep 1991
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVERFeb 1988
MISSING WELD THAT ATTACHES WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM COULD ALLOW WHEEL CENTER TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM.
Remedy: REPLACE WHEELS WITH MISSING WELDS.

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.

Fuel economy

Premium Gasoline

City: 15 MPG
Highway: 23 MPG
Combined: 18 MPG
Fuel per year: US$4,450
CO2: 494 g/mi

Figures for Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L — one of 2 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 1988 Chevrolet Corvette sell for?

Across 14 salvage 1988 Chevrolet Corvette lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,775 and the average is $2,295 (range $950 to $4,275). Pre-loss retail value averages $11,430. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.