As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 is actually worth $33,300 (fair range $29,300 to $37,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 475 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 Market Summary
As of September 2026, the Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $27,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $13,500 and $42,995. Z28 prices have decreased 9.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $33,995 to $30,646.
The typical Z28 on the market has 49,916 miles. Listings spend an average of 149 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Z28 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 in September 2026 is between $13,500 and $42,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,000 to $54,991 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$13,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$27,900
Typical market price
75th
$42,995
Above average / premium
90th
$54,991
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $29,078, 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
247
$33,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
95
$28,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
102
$29,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
321
$27,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
92
$11,500
Over 150,000 mi
27
$12,000
Z28 Price Trends
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 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, Z28 prices are down 4.1% ($30,646 vs. $31,950 a year ago).
Z28 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q3
61
$31,950
$35,465
2025-Q4
216
$34,900
$38,756
2026-Q1
237
$34,100
$42,858
2026-Q2
305
$33,995
$43,115
2026-Q3
181
$30,646
$38,301
Best Value Z28 by Model Year
The 1977 Z28 offers the best value with a median price of $10,000 across 33 listings. The most expensive model year is 1971 at a median of $47,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1970
135
$45,000
$3,250
$66,900
1971
108
$47,995
$6,000
$67,900
1972
57
$40,995
$5,000
$62,100
1973
66
$38,999
$3,500
$64,995
1974
51
$24,750
$2,650
$65,000
1975
29
$16,906
$2,500
$45,495
1976
34
$15,995
$2,500
$34,425
1977
33
$10,000
$2,500
$47,995
1978
107
$19,000
$2,500
$55,000
1979
168
$24,995
$3,000
$57,995
1980
104
$21,995
$3,000
$54,995
1981
105
$26,000
$2,500
$65,000
How Mileage Affects Z28 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) Z28 from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 32,903 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied 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
$28,144
39,642 mi
1.07x
$35,571
64,202 mi
0.78x
$25,854
90,386 mi
0.72x
$24,000
136,900 mi
0.45x
$15,092
300,000 mi
0.33x
$10,933
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.
Z28 Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
53%
volatile
59% over 150 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
56% 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) Z28 — 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 Z28
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 listings is in MI with 142 active listings, followed by CA (107), TX (105), FL (92), IL (88).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CO at $12,000, while IL has the highest at $49,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $37,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
142
$27,900
CA
107
$12,500
TX
105
$38,225
FL
92
$38,999
IL
88
$49,000
GA
45
$22,500
TN
37
$45,995
WA
34
$15,500
AZ
34
$34,995
CO
31
$12,000
Z28 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 listings spend an average of 149 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 74 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Z28 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $13,500 to $42,995. The median is $27,900. Anything below $13,500 is a strong value; above $42,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Z28 prices have dropped 9.9% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1977 model year has the lowest median price at $10,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Z28 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 149 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 10 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
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