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Plymouth Superbird

1970–1970

Plymouth Superbird

Based on 42 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$242,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-35.3%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 35.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Price History

Jan 2024Today

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$109,432

-55%

5-Year Forecast

US$86,574

-64%

Market scores

51

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How spec moves the price
  • Manual transmission

    US$302,500 median (n=17) vs US$235,000 (n=21)

    +29%

Computed from this model's verified auction sales. Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec lots vs the rest. Requires at least 3 sales on each side to be shown.

Marque analyst note

The Plymouth Superbird has retreated sharply over the past 12 months, with the median transaction price falling to $242,000—down 35.3 percent year-over-year—signaling meaningful softening in a market segment that typically commands premium valuations for this era of American muscle.

With only seven sales recorded in the trailing 12 months against a total sample of 42 transactions over the full tracking period, liquidity remains thin and volatility high; individual sales carry disproportionate weight in price discovery, making recent comparables less reliable than larger-volume segments.

The Superbird's highly collectible status is anchored in its rarity and iconic 1970 heritage, with just 1,935 units produced. That scarcity has historically underpinned desirability, though current market appetite appears moderate, and the no-sale inventory confirms limited active buyer engagement at asking prices.

The downward trajectory is expected to continue with pronounced severity. Base-case projections place the median near $109,500 within three years—a 54.8 percent decline from current levels—and potentially $86,600 by the five-year mark, reflecting sustained headwinds in the high-value classic muscle segment where tastes and capital allocation are shifting.

The sell signal and recommendation to wait or sell reflect both the recent price destruction and the forward outlook; holders face continued depreciation risk unless market sentiment stabilizes around a narrower buyer pool willing to hold for the long term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$242,000
  • Annual appr. rate-35.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Mar (~34% below average). Avoid May, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$1,950
  • MaintenanceUS$2,400
  • StorageUS$2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$6,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months7
  • Sell-Through17%

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 20
  • US$187,000

    mecum · 21 Mar 2026

  • US$467,500

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$275,000

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$242,000

    mecum · 15 Nov 2025

  • US$165,000

    mecum · 1 Nov 2025

  • US$363,000

    mecum · 1 Nov 2025

  • US$242,000

    mecum · 12 Jul 2025

  • US$605,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$418,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$319,000

    mecum · 5 Apr 2025

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