1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has a current market value of $30,470 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 167 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $15,500 and $25,300. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. 23 have sold in the past 12 months, and 8 are listed for sale from $20,045 to $51,998. The median sale price is up 1.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 167 verified auction sales for the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, latest sale Sep 30, 2026. Value as of Oct 14, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 13, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Price History
The median 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sold for $27,500 in 2026, against $15,675 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 | $27,500 | 19 |
| 2025 | $22,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $20,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $24,200 | 11 |
| 2022 | $22,500 | 11 |
| 2021 | $24,950 | 14 |
| 2020 | $19,800 | 11 |
| 2019 | $18,350 | 10 |
| 2018 | $16,500 | 13 |
| 2017 | $16,225 | 10 |
| 2016 | $14,850 | 11 |
| 2015 | $17,600 | 13 |
| 2014 | $13,750 | 3 |
| 2013 | $13,200 | 7 |
| 2012 | $15,675 | 8 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $28,027 | 87,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $36,300 | 36,614 mi | Manual |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $30,800 | 43,301 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $24,200 | 35,511 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 13, 2026 | $22,255 | 95,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $28,808 | 83,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $25,300 | 73,426 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $20,350 | 43,301 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $26,500 | 30,000 mi | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | $49,500 | — | Manual |
| May 12, 2026 | $24,200 | 49,251 mi | Automatic |
| May 9, 2026 | $31,900 | 4,285 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $47,300 | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $38,500 | 45,000 mi | Manual |
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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 by Year
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How much is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 worth?
A 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is worth approximately $30,470 as of Oct 14, 2026, based on 167 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 30, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,500 and $25,300; the full verified range is $10,076 to $56,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 cost new?
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 carried an original MSRP of $6,115. Verified examples now trade around $30,470.
How much has the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is worth about 398% more than its original MSRP of $6,115, with verified examples now trading around $30,470. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sell per year?
23 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 167 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sales in total.
Are 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sale price is up 1.2% 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 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28?
DriveIndex lists 8 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for sale, priced from $20,045 to $51,998 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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