Does serial number tell make and model?
The WVC at the beginning indicates it's a Wabash Valley Canoe and the 85 at the end indicates that it's a 1985 model.
I have a 1986 Canoe Magazine catalog that lists all the Wabash Valley canoes on the market that year.
The only C-1 shown at slightly under 17' long is the "Rademaker C-1", which is listed as a solo racing canoe, 16'-7" in length, 20.5" max width at the gunwales, 28.5" max width at waterline, bow depth of 16", central depth of 11", and stern depth of 12". It is listed at a weight of 25 lbs. in KV and 37 lbs. in FG. Prices for the two layups were $895 and $620.
Oh, there is also a "Dyna-C C1" with almost the same specs but slightly longer, wider and shallower at the ends: 17' L, 21/29.5 W, 15/11/11 D, same two layups (KV, FG) and same weights and prices.
I doubt these canoes would have much value to a recreational paddler because they are narrow, shallow racing canoes with no rocker, and not much value to a modern racer because of their age. Maybe someone would pay $200 for it as a beater or training canoe, but I'm not really sure. If it's Kevlar, the very light weight could be helpful as a selling point. However, if it's been out in the sun a lot, the composite could be UV damaged, which can only be ascertained by close inspection.