As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS is actually worth $29,200 (fair range $25,700 to $32,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 481 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $33,000 — about 13% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS Market Summary
As of October 2026, the Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $32,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $19,500 and $47,950. SS prices have increased 9.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $32,995 to $36,000.
The typical SS on the market has 42,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 171 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current SS Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS in October 2026 is between $19,500 and $47,950 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $11,500 to $65,100 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$11,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$19,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$32,000
Typical market price
75th
$47,950
Above average / premium
90th
$65,100
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $35,471, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
254
$35,495
10,000 - 25,000 mi
98
$31,999
25,000 - 50,000 mi
125
$34,168
50,000 - 100,000 mi
290
$29,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
74
$17,000
Over 150,000 mi
25
$13,000
SS Price Trends
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS prices have increased 9.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $36,000 across 78 sales, up from $32,995 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, SS prices are up 6.2% ($36,000 vs. $33,900 a year ago).
SS Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q4
134
$33,900
$37,407
2026-Q1
236
$34,100
$42,870
2026-Q2
309
$34,000
$43,414
2026-Q3
243
$32,995
$40,226
2026-Q4
78
$36,000
$41,748
Best Value SS by Model Year
The 1976 SS offers the best value with a median price of $16,000 across 25 listings. The most expensive model year is 1971 at a median of $49,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
151
$49,950
$6,500
$117,995
1971
114
$49,995
$8,500
$99,594
1972
64
$46,900
$9,500
$78,000
1973
64
$45,000
$6,500
$99,000
1974
61
$31,899
$7,000
$95,900
1975
23
$17,500
$7,500
$45,495
1976
25
$16,000
$6,300
$83,000
1977
31
$18,995
$6,500
$47,995
1978
102
$24,995
$6,800
$69,998
1979
160
$27,900
$6,500
$77,800
1980
96
$23,995
$1,500
$54,995
1981
108
$22,541
$6,500
$57,995
How Mileage Affects SS Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 33,650 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
283 mi
1.25x
$36,371
4,183 mi
1.05x
$30,631
11,229 mi
1.06x
$31,052
21,174 mi
0.85x
$24,846
39,150 mi
1.05x
$30,574
64,325 mi
0.78x
$22,829
90,551 mi
0.74x
$21,677
136,900 mi
0.47x
$13,726
300,000 mi
0.31x
$9,150
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 283 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.25x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.31x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
SS Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
47%
volatile
60% over 151 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
54% over 145 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
59% over 133 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a SS
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS listings is in MI with 126 active listings, followed by CA (106), FL (95), TX (78), IL (59).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $16,500, while IL has the highest at $51,998. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $35,498.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
126
$27,900
CA
106
$18,000
FL
95
$38,999
TX
78
$42,000
IL
59
$51,998
GA
37
$34,425
TN
31
$38,995
AZ
30
$32,995
CO
24
$21,900
NY
23
$30,000
SS Market Velocity
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS listings spend an average of 171 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 95 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
SS Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $19,500 to $47,950. The median is $32,000. Anything below $19,500 is a strong value; above $47,950 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: SS prices have risen 9.1% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $16,000, making it the most accessible entry point into SS ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 171 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 11 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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