1981 Chevrolet Camaro Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has a market value of $16,445, based on 20 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $14,850 and $25,300. No comparable sale since Sep 29, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. 20 are listed for sale from $12,750 to $125,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 20 verified auction sales for the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro (19 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 29, 2023. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026
1981 Chevrolet Camaro Price History
The median 1981 Chevrolet Camaro sold for $14,575 in 2018, against $16,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $14,575 | 4 |
| 2012 | $16,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $12,100 | 93,844 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 20, 2022 | $28,600 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 8, 2022 | $28,600 | — | Automatic |
| May 15, 2021 | $15,950 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 14, 2020 | $20,350 | — | Manual |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $18,700 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 21, 2019 | $11,000 | — | Manual |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $11,000 | — | Manual |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $12,100 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2018 | $25,300 | — | Manual |
| Jan 6, 2018 | $17,050 | — | Manual |
| May 20, 2017 | $55,000 | — | Manual |
| May 20, 2017 | $26,400 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 20, 2015 | $15,950 | — | Automatic |
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How much is a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro worth?
A 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is worth approximately $16,445, based on 20 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Sep 29, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,850 and $25,300; the full verified range is $11,000 to $55,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro cost new?
The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro carried an original MSRP of $4,677. Its DriveIndex market value is $16,445. No comparable sale since Sep 29, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is worth about 252% more than its original MSRP of $4,677, with a DriveIndex market value of $16,445. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Sep 29, 2023, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1981 Chevrolet Camaro sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 20 1981 Chevrolet Camaro sales at auction.
Are 1981 Chevrolet Camaro sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 1981 Chevrolet Camaro?
DriveIndex lists 20 1981 Chevrolet Camaro for sale, priced from $12,750 to $125,000 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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