✦ Shifty Estimate
$31,000
▲ 15.6% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $38K
- Sales, 12 months
- 16
- Original MSRP
- $2,749 · ▲ 1028% since
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro
1970 to 1981 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
16 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.8L
- Power
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $2,749
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Camaro cost?
A 1970 Chevrolet Camaro cost $2,749 new. Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $38,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $31,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $10,846 to $44,480, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $31,000, up 15.6% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $38,000 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 16 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Camaro a good investment?
It has appreciated 1028% against its $2,749 list price. Values are up 15.6% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $77,500, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Chevrolet Camaro sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $43,700Jul 14, 2026Orange · 898 mi
- $16,500Jul 14, 2026Red with white stripes · 62,000 mi
- $26,500Jul 6, 2026Metallic blue · 30,000 mi
The second-generation Camaro represents GM's response to the insurance crisis that killed the original pony car era. Launched in 1970 with Coke-bottle styling by Bill Mitchell's team, these F-bodies traded the first-gen's raw aggression for Euro-influenced sophistication. The Base model came standard with Chevy's reliable 250 inline-six or optional 307 V8, making it the accessible entry point into Camaro ownership. While Z28s and SS models grab headlines, Base Camaros offer surprising collector appeal—especially early '70s examples with clean lines before the bumper regulations hit. The 1970-73 split-bumper cars are particularly sought after, with their distinctive front-end treatment and cleaner proportions. Production peaked at over 282,000 units in 1979, but finding unmolested examples grows increasingly difficult. Smart collectors recognize these as the foundation of the Camaro legend, offering classic muscle car style without the premium pricing of their high-performance siblings.