General Motors unveiled the first generation of the Camaro in 1966. The muscle car immediately gained notoriaty among car enthusiasts and would later become an American classic. The 1970s Camaros like the Z28, Super Sport or Rally Sport have sold for much more than later models. In 2007, a fully restored 1970 Z28 could sell for about $31,000. Pricing a Camaro is based on many factors, including the year of the car, the condition it is in and if the body style. When determining the price of a Camaro, all factors must be considered in order to sell the car for a reasonable amount.
Check the VIN of the car. The sixth digit of the second generation Camaro's VIN will designate the last digit of year that it was made. For example, if the sixth digit is a "7", the car was made in 1977.
Look to see if the Camaro was made between 1970 and 1973. Early 1970s Camaros can bring a higher price than Camaros of later years.
Check if the Camaro was made in 1978 or 1979. These Camaros will bring less than half the price of earlier Camaros because they are less in demand.
Look for rust, excessive wear or major damage. Camaros that need a lot of work to be restored should be priced lower than a Camaro that is in good working order. If the car is not running and would make a better parts car than a car to restore, the Camaro should be priced relatively cheap compared to cars that are in better condition.
Check for drivability. If the Camaro runs and drives well, even if the interior or exterior is a bit rough, the car will be worth more than if it doesn't. Camaros that are fully functional with a little bit of wear or an older restoration will sell for more money than cars that need some work to be functional.
Find out if the Camaro has original parts. Camaros that are fully restored to a professional standard or are in original condition, with original parts, can bring the top price of any 1970s Camaro.
Check if the Camaro has a six-cylinder engine. Camaros with a V6 should be priced lower than V8 Camaros because they are less in demand. This engine type can be determined by a "3" as the third digit in the VIN of a 1970 or 1971 Camaro. In 1972 to 1979 Camaros, the fifth digit of the VIN will be a "D" for a V6 engine.
Find out if the Camaro is a Z28, Super Sport or Rally Sport. These Camaros can fetch a higher price compared to other 1970s Camaros. Even if these cars are in bad condition, they can be sold for more than other Camaros in the same condition. Use a VIN decoder to determine what type of Camaro you have.
Determine what engine is in the Camaro. Eight-cylinder Camaros can be sold for more than six-cylinder Camaros. Cars with 396 cubic-inch engines can be sold for the highest price among same-condition Camaros. A "4" in the third digit of 1970 and 1971 Camaro VINs designate a V8 engine and letters F, H, K, L, T and U are all used to designate different V8 engines in the fifth digit of 1972 to 1979 Camaro VINs. Use a VIN decoder to determine what engine the Camaro has.
Use all three factors, condition, year, and type of Camaro, to help determine the price to put on the Camaro.
Price the car low if it has undesirable qualities. If the car is a V6, not in good condition and is a later 1970 Camaro, the price should be the lowest out of any other combinations.
Place a higher price on the Camaro based on a combination of desirable qualities. If the Camaro is an early 1970s Z28 or a good-condition V8 Sport Coupe, the Camaro should be priced higher than Camaros with less desirable qualities.
Check on eBay or the Kelley Blue Book website to see what Camaros, similiar to your own, are selling for. This will give you an idea of what kind of price your Camaro could sell for.
