Plymouth Superbird
1970–1970
Lowest price
US$165,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$272,250
Since 2020 · n=42
Highest price
US$852,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
42
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 42 lots

Based on 42 verified auction results
US$258,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-21.7%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 21.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$163,178
-37%
5-Year Forecast
US$141,792
-45%
Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$78,199+29%17 with · 21 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Plymouth Superbird's median value has fallen to $258,500, down 21.7% over the past twelve months on a sample of six transactions. This decline reverses the appreciation trajectory that defined the model's standing in the collector market through much of the 2010s and 2020s, signaling a meaningful correction in pricing.
The Superbird remains among the most recognizable American muscle cars, with only 1,935 units produced across 1970 and 1971, and it carries a collectibility score of 8 out of 10. Production scarcity and its role in NASCAR history continue to underpin desirability, though moderate rather than strong current demand reflects softening enthusiasm among active buyers.
Transaction activity is sparse: just six sales in the past year and 42 total in the tracked database. This thin liquidity means buyers and sellers face longer holding periods and wider bid-ask spreads, typical of cars that appeal to a narrow segment of the market rather than mainstream enthusiasts.
The near-term outlook is decidedly bearish. The base projection for three years out stands at $163,178, implying a further 36.9% decline from current levels. The five-year forecast suggests $141,792, representing a cumulative 45.1% loss from today's median.
Market momentum and transaction timing both support caution. Recent sales have trended lower within the already-compressed sample, and with no active listings currently tracked, the market is not signaling any near-term stabilization. Sellers should expect continued pressure; prospective buyers may find better entry points within the next 12 to 24 months.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$258,500
- Annual appr. rate-21.7%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked43
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared43 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$2,080
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$8,520
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months6
- Sell-Through14%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$334,940
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$165,000 – US$852,500
- Total Sales Tracked42
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$187,000
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US$467,500
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TorRed · Manual
US$275,000
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Blue Fire Metallic · Automatic
US$242,000
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TorRed · Automatic
US$165,000
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Vitamin C · Automatic
US$363,000
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Limelight · Manual
US$242,000
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Alpine White · Manual
US$605,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
Lemon Twist · Automatic
US$418,000
mecum · 17 May 2025
TorRed
US$319,000
mecum · 5 Apr 2025
Limelight · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.