1979 Chevrolet Camaro Market Value & Price History
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro has a current market value of $23,667 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 41 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2008 between $13,750 and $21,000. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 14 are listed for sale from $14,995 to $57,995. The median sale price is up 11.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 41 verified auction sales for the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 11, 2026
1979 Chevrolet Camaro Price History
The median 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sold for $22,550 in 2026, against $15,950 in 2017. 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 | $22,550 | 3 |
| 2025 | $20,075 | 4 |
| 2024 | $19,250 | 5 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $15,650 | 4 |
| 2021 | $17,875 | 10 |
| 2018 | $13,475 | 4 |
| 2017 | $15,950 | 4 |
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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $22,550 | — | Manual |
| May 9, 2026 | $29,700 | 982 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $22,000 | 78,684 mi | Manual |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $24,200 | 75,654 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 7, 2025 | $17,600 | 31,741 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $15,400 | 21,412 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $22,550 | 37,856 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $20,250 | 23,000 mi | — |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $10,100 | 89,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $12,100 | 86,941 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2024 | $22,000 | 21,466 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $19,250 | 1,272 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 2, 2023 | $18,700 | 10,224 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $27,500 | 47,728 mi | Automatic |
| May 26, 2023 | $21,000 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro worth?
A 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is worth approximately $23,667 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 41 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,750 and $21,000; the full verified range is $10,100 to $29,700. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro cost new?
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro carried an original MSRP of $4,677. Verified examples now trade around $23,667.
How much has the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is worth about 406% more than its original MSRP of $4,677, with verified examples now trading around $23,667. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 41 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sales in total.
Are 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1979 Chevrolet Camaro sale price is up 11.4% 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?
DriveIndex lists 14 1979 Chevrolet Camaro for sale, priced from $14,995 to $57,995 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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