Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS Price Guide & Market Report

Updated September 2026 | 1,000 active listings | 1,000 historical sales

Median Price $26,995
Average Price $27,974
Fair Range (25th-75th) $13,000 - $40,995
Trend ↓ Down 9.9%

What a SS Is Actually Worth

True Value $33,300
Fair Range $29,300 - $37,300
Median Recent Sold $35,000
Verdict WATCH

As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS is actually worth $33,300 (fair range $29,300 to $37,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 474 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.

Well-supported value — but volatile.

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Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS Market Summary

As of September 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 $26,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $13,000 and $40,995. SS prices have decreased 9.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $33,995 to $30,646.

The typical SS on the market has 50,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 147 days on market before selling or being removed.

Current SS Pricing

A fair price for a Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS in September 2026 is between $13,000 and $40,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,000 to $51,998 across 1,000 active listings.

Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile Price Meaning
10th$6,000Budget / project cars
25th$13,000Below average price
Median (50th)$26,995Typical market price
75th$40,995Above average / premium
90th$51,998Top tier / low miles / rare spec

The average asking price is $27,974, 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 RangeListingsMedian Price
Under 10,000 mi237$30,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi96$29,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi105$27,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi323$27,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi100$10,500
Over 150,000 mi27$12,000

SS Price Trends

Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS prices have decreased 9.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $30,646 across 181 sales, down from $33,995 in 2026-Q2.

On a year-over-year basis, SS prices are down 4.1% ($30,646 vs. $31,950 a year ago).

SS Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
QuarterSalesMedian PriceAverage Price
2025-Q361$31,950$35,465
2025-Q4216$34,900$38,756
2026-Q1237$34,100$42,858
2026-Q2305$33,995$43,115
2026-Q3181$30,646$38,301

Best Value SS by Model Year

The 1977 SS offers the best value with a median price of $10,000 across 39 listings. The most expensive model year is 1971 at a median of $45,000.

Median Price by Model Year
YearListingsMedian PriceMinMax
1970 130 $45,000 $3,250 $64,900
1971 95 $45,000 $6,000 $64,995
1972 59 $42,995 $5,000 $62,100
1973 65 $37,995 $3,500 $64,995
1974 53 $24,500 $2,650 $59,900
1975 29 $16,906 $2,500 $45,495
1976 34 $15,995 $2,500 $34,425
1977 39 $10,000 $2,500 $47,995
1978 105 $19,000 $2,500 $55,000
1979 177 $23,500 $2,500 $57,995
1980 105 $21,995 $3,000 $54,995
1981 107 $26,000 $2,500 $64,900

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 32,903 miles:

Odometer (approx.)Value MultiplierImplied Value
344 mi 1.24x $41,444
4,289 mi 1.04x $34,686
11,319 mi 1.03x $34,328
21,256 mi 0.85x $28,141
39,642 mi 1.07x $35,571
64,202 mi 0.78x $25,880
90,331 mi 0.74x $24,596
136,900 mi 0.47x $15,696
300,000 mi 0.33x $10,984

Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 344 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.24x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.33x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.

SS Price Forecast

HorizonDirectionProbabilityRegimePast Accuracy
6 months ↓ DOWN 53% volatile 59% over 150 tests
12 months ↓ DOWN 54% volatile 55% over 144 tests
24 months ↓ DOWN 54% volatile 61% over 132 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 141 active listings, followed by CA (113), TX (101), FL (91), IL (90).

Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $12,000, while NC has the highest at $48,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $36,995.

Top States by Inventory
StateListingsMedian Price
MI 141 $27,900
CA 113 $12,750
TX 101 $38,000
FL 91 $36,000
IL 90 $45,000
GA 48 $22,500
TN 35 $46,995
AZ 35 $34,995
WA 34 $15,500
CO 33 $12,000

SS Market Velocity

Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) SS listings spend an average of 147 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 80 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

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Data sourced from 10 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 1,000 active SS listings. Read the latest SS market analysis.