30 Most Iconic Cars of the 1970s

30 Most Iconic Cars of the 1970s


The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 is a real powerhouse that witnessed a 4% price appreciation in 2022. With a 429 cubic-inch V8 engine, this muscle car captures the essence of the '70s. The Boss 429, revered for its scarcity and unadulterated performance, exudes an identifiable design, having a striking front grille and aggressive lines.

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1 2 T trees 4059 posts · Joined 2002 #2 · Sep 4, 2011 I'm guessing about $2000 and that may be a bit high. I bought a 68 Cougar, one level below the XR7 with 15XXX miles on it for $1800 that year. Remember, the Goat could have been bought new for no more than $3500 in late 64 or 65. Trees Reply Quote D dinger 8629 posts · Joined 2002

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To give you a sense of how the average cost of a car has evolved over time, GOBankingRates compiled a list of popular models going all the way back to 1950 using historic prices from the Morris County Library (and updating them based on inflation). Check out the cost of cars from every decade. 1950 New Kaiser-Frazer Henry J: $14,259.76

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In cash terms, used cars held their price in the 1970s. They could go up in value as the purchasing power of money declined. A 1974 Morgan 4/4 cost £1931, but in 1976 the same car in first class condition was worth £2,300. The famous waiting list kept prices high. More mundane cars held their value too. A 1973 Morris Marina cost £1090.

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With the average new car price reaching an astronomical $47,000 in early 2022, the team at TitleMax.com explored the cost of popular cars throughout history going all the way back to 1950 (with an honorable mention of the legendary Ford Model T). To help put that value into perspective, here is a master list of how much a new car cost by year:

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These are some of the most expensive cars America produced during the 1970s, and what they're worth today. 10 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham - $2000-$5000 Via Bring A Trailer Setting the bar at a measly $8,000 sticker price is the 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham.

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Here are 10 unmistakably 1970s cars that you can put in your driveway for a reasonable price. What 10 Iconic Cars of the '70s Cost Today Chevrolet Corvette C3 The third-generation Corvette.

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How much were cars in the 1970s? Richard T. Bush August 1, 2023 1970s If you are a fan of classic cars, you might wonder how much they cost back in the 1970s. The answer is not so simple, as there were many factors that influenced the price of a car in that decade.

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Vehicles price inflation, 1970→2023 Vehicles priced at $20,000 in 1970 → $67,364.36 in 2023 Prices for Vehicles, 1970-2023 ($20,000) According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for new vehicles are 236.82% higher in 2023 versus 1970 (a $47,364.36 difference in value).

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These '70s cars may not seem expensive by today's standards, but adjusted for 2020 inflation, their price tags were actually quite massive. Today, it is not unusual to come across marquee brands like Bugatti, Pagani and Koenigsegg offering limited-edition cars that command seven figures.

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1969 Car Cost: $3,556 Change From Previous Year: +$150 Car Cost in 2016 Dollars: $22,946 1970 Car Cost: $3,543 Change From Previous Year: -$14 Car Cost in 2016 Dollars: $21,625.

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The average cost of a new car back in 1970 was $3,543, for 2019 the average price of a new car is around $36,000. The median family income in 1970 was $9,870, for 2019 the median family income is $60,336. In other words a new car back in 1970 cost about 36% of the median family income, for 2019 a new car costs 59% of the median family income.

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Fugeddaboutit. You had to rent your landline from AT&T, and long-distance calls cost extra. But most things were cheaper in 1972, even adjusted for inflation. Here's a look at what a basket of goods would have cost you back when astronauts were still walking on the moon. (The last moon walk was part of the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972.)

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According to Go Banking Rates, a new 1960 Beetle would cost around $14,000 today, but a pre-owned (or used) 1951 Jeep Station Wagon in 1960 would set a buyer back less than $1,300 in modern dollars. A 1956 Chevrolet Convertible would be priced at more than $6,000. By 1969, prices were a little bit higher.