Here are some specific examples of car prices from 1973:
- Chevrolet Camaro Z28: $3,678
- Ford Mustang Mach 1: $3,594
- Plymouth Barracuda: $3,399
- Dodge Challenger: $3,351
- Toyota Corolla: $2,298
- Volkswagen Beetle: $1,999
It's important to note that these prices are not adjusted for inflation. The average price of a new car in the United States in 2021 was over $42,000. This means that the average car today is about 12 times more expensive than it was in 1973.