Based on 13 active Camaro listings

1981 Chevrolet Camaro prices in the U.S.

median asking price
$29,000 ↑ $711 · 30d

The median asking price for a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro in the U.S. is $29,000 based on 13 active listings.

As of August 17, 2026, the median asking price for a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro in the U.S. is $29,000, based on 13 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

◷ Updated August 17, 2026 ▤ 13 active dealer listings, refreshed daily ⛭ Generation: 1970–1981

1981 Chevrolet Camaro — a typically priced live listing
1981 · live listing photo

Typical: $16,900–$32,900 — the middle half of 13 asking prices

Median $29,000
$11K low $61K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% (payment-priced ads, typos, salvage) so outliers don't distort it.

What would a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$517
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $2,900 down
Amount financed
$26,100
Total interest
$4,920

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

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Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

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$29,000
Pre-owned median (13)
45,896
Average mileage

Price trend

Average price is down $7,722 since June 11.

Jun 11 Aug 17

1981 Chevrolet Camaro prices by state

Florida — 3 active listings Ohio — 1 active listings 3Florida — 3 active listings 1Ohio — 1 active listings
Numbers = active listings in the busiest states; blue states have inventory now
State Typical price Listed this year Active now
Florida $27,900 5 3 Shop 1980–1982 nearby →
Ohio $26,000 5 1 Shop 1980–1982 nearby →

Listed this year counts every 1981 Chevrolet Camaro first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 1981 Chevrolet Camaro prices range from $11,364 to $60,724?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $16,900 and $32,900 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $27,910 a good price for a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro?

$27,910 is the market average as of August 17, 2026. Anything meaningfully below the $29,000 median is priced to move — but always compare within the same trim and mileage band, since those two factors drive most of the spread.

How many 1981 Chevrolet Camaro are for sale right now?

13 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

How we calculate these prices

We track 13 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to remove data errors, salvage titles, and monthly-payment figures posted as if they were sale prices. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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