These days it's expensive to buy even the cheapest performance cars. But back in the '70s? Four wheels, some displacement, and some horsepower came easy.
$3,500 in 1970 is equivalent to just over $28,000 now. Pretty cheap for cutting edge muscle cars. And if you kept one in pristine condition, you're sitting on a small fortune now.
Here are 10 muscle cars from the 1970s and what they're worth today.
1
Late ‘70s Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE: Under $9,000
A Trans Am in the late ‘70s went for under $9,000. Today, the classic is worth $50,000 or more.
2
1979 Chevy Camaro Z28: $4,676
Today, versions can fetch $100,000 or more at auctions.
3
1970 Plymouth Barracuda: $2,512
Depending on the version and condition, prices range from $25,000, to over $100,000.
4
‘70s Corvettes: $5,000
Original prices ranged from just under to a bit over five grand. Now, you have to cough up anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000 depending on condition.
5
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454: Under $5,000
No matter the performance package, this Chevy stayed under $5,000. Now, it’s worth almost $90,000.
6
1970 Mustang Mach 1: $3,271
In 1970, a Mach One started at just over 3k, and cheaper models went for even less. Now, they’re over $50,000.
7
Plymouth Road Runner Superbird: $4,300
Despite its iconic shape, the Road Runner started under $5k. Now, good luck getting one for under 100k. Different trims can cost even more.
8
1970 Oldsmobile 442: $3,376
The W-30 performance package only added around $500 bucks in 1970. Now, it drives the price from $50,000, to over $100,000.
9
1970 Pontiac GTO 455: $3,267
Lower trims kept the GTO 455 in the $3,500 range. Now, those trims take it from $50,000 to $150,000.
10
1970 Dodge Charger R/T: $3,711
Back then, the Hemi version added around $600. Now, it costs $40,000, if not much more.
