Plymouth Superbird
1970–1970

Based on 42 verified auction results
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
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 priceManual 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 averageBest 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
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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
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Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.