As of November 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 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 $34,000 — about 16% 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) Z28 Market Summary
As of November 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 $29,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $18,000 and $43,500. Z28 prices have increased 8.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $32,999 to $35,950.
The typical Z28 on the market has 45,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 167 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Z28 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 in November 2026 is between $18,000 and $43,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $10,500 to $54,995 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$10,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$18,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$29,900
Typical market price
75th
$43,500
Above average / premium
90th
$54,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $31,711, 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
251
$34,667
10,000 - 25,000 mi
104
$31,999
25,000 - 50,000 mi
126
$29,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
297
$28,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
78
$17,500
Over 150,000 mi
29
$13,500
Z28 Price Trends
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 prices have increased 8.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $35,950 across 80 sales, up from $32,999 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Z28 prices are up 7.3% ($35,950 vs. $33,500 a year ago).
Z28 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q4
129
$33,500
$36,827
2026-Q1
236
$34,100
$42,870
2026-Q2
309
$34,000
$43,414
2026-Q3
246
$32,999
$41,044
2026-Q4
80
$35,950
$41,133
Best Value Z28 by Model Year
The 1976 Z28 offers the best value with a median price of $14,000 across 29 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
116
$45,000
$8,995
$66,900
1971
116
$49,995
$8,000
$67,900
1972
65
$41,995
$8,000
$65,500
1973
64
$40,000
$6,500
$64,995
1974
58
$25,900
$7,000
$59,900
1975
22
$16,906
$7,500
$45,495
1976
29
$14,000
$7,500
$59,394
1977
33
$22,500
$6,500
$47,995
1978
98
$23,900
$7,000
$55,000
1979
181
$27,900
$7,000
$58,094
1980
105
$23,995
$5,300
$54,995
1981
111
$22,541
$7,000
$57,995
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 33,650 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
283 mi
1.24x
$36,313
4,183 mi
1.05x
$30,595
11,229 mi
1.06x
$31,003
21,115 mi
0.85x
$24,946
39,150 mi
1.05x
$30,524
64,325 mi
0.78x
$22,788
90,551 mi
0.74x
$21,650
136,900 mi
0.47x
$13,731
300,000 mi
0.31x
$9,150
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 283 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.24x 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.
Z28 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) 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 140 active listings, followed by CA (114), FL (112), TX (99), IL (67).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $18,000, while IL has the highest at $51,998. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $33,998.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
140
$27,900
CA
114
$18,000
FL
112
$39,999
TX
99
$42,995
IL
67
$51,998
GA
39
$32,500
TN
35
$39,995
AZ
32
$30,000
WA
26
$34,900
PA
26
$28,900
Z28 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Generation, 1970-1981) Z28 listings spend an average of 167 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 93 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: $18,000 to $43,500. The median is $29,900. Anything below $18,000 is a strong value; above $43,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Z28 prices have risen 8.9% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1976 model year has the lowest median price at $14,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Z28 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 167 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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