1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has a current market value of $25,530 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 77 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2007 between $15,400 and $25,300. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale, asking $21,900 to $46,830. The median sale price is up 9.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 77 verified auction sales for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, latest sale Sep 24, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Price History
The median 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sold for $22,204 in 2026, against $14,025 in 2012. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,204 | 3 |
| 2025 | $20,900 | 7 |
| 2024 | $20,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $25,850 | 4 |
| 2022 | $27,225 | 6 |
| 2021 | $19,800 | 5 |
| 2020 | $23,925 | 4 |
| 2019 | $14,300 | 3 |
| 2018 | $15,400 | 8 |
| 2017 | $18,700 | 7 |
| 2016 | $18,150 | 5 |
| 2014 | $19,800 | 5 |
| 2012 | $14,025 | 7 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $26,400 | 25,855 mi | Manual |
| May 27, 2026 | $22,204 | 1,100 mi | Manual |
| Mar 15, 2026 | $21,500 | 48,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $27,500 | 66,785 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $27,750 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $18,700 | 66,597 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $14,300 | 88,766 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $29,700 | 20,477 mi | Manual |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $18,700 | 9,560 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $20,900 | 75,337 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 7, 2024 | $19,800 | 25,833 mi | — |
| Oct 3, 2024 | $14,300 | 13,082 mi | Manual |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $15,250 | 22,000 mi | Manual |
| May 15, 2024 | $22,000 | 85,997 mi | Manual |
| Mar 9, 2024 | $30,800 | 6,447 mi | Automatic |
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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 worth?
A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is worth approximately $25,530 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 77 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,400 and $25,300; the full verified range is $10,175 to $50,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 cost new?
The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 carried an original MSRP of $5,065. Verified examples now trade around $25,530.
How much has the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is worth about 404% more than its original MSRP of $5,065, with verified examples now trading around $25,530. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 77 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sales in total.
Are 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sale price is up 9.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28?
DriveIndex lists 2 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for sale, asking $21,900 to $46,830 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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