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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (1st gen)

1969–1969

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  • Lowest price

    US$770,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$1,100,000

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    US$1,430,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDStablelow confidence

US$1,210,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-1.4%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (-1.4%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

US$1,185,970

-2%

5-Year Forecast

US$1,178,414

-3%

Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 commands a median price of $1.21 million, down 1.4 percent over the past twelve months. The HOLD signal reflects price stability despite modest downward pressure, though the small sample size of three transactions limits conviction in the trend.

Production of just 69 units places this model firmly in Holy Grail territory, making it one of the most exclusive muscle cars ever built. The appreciating classic classification acknowledges its pedigree, though moderate desirability suggests collectors view it more as a historically significant piece than a white-hot category.

Transaction volume remains extremely thin at only three recorded sales over the tracked period, creating a liquidity environment where buyer and seller interests rarely align. This scarcity works both ways: it preserves the car's exclusivity but also means pricing is driven more by episodic collector appetite than consistent market demand.

The three-year base projection suggests a modest decline to $1.19 million, a 2.0 percent pullback from current levels. Over five years, the model is estimated to settle around $1.18 million, representing a 2.6 percent depreciation from today's market.

This car's fair entry rating reflects its paradox: genuine rarity and historical significance that justify headline valuations, offset by thin liquidity and moderate collector enthusiasm. Buyers and sellers should prepare for patient negotiations and wide bid-ask spreads given the minimal sales activity tracking this segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$1,210,000
  • Annual appr. rate-1.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$9,650
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$18,230
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$1,136,667
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$770,000 – US$1,430,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • US$1,430,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$770,000

    mecum · 20 May 2023

  • US$1,210,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2018

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.