1979 Volvo
1979 Volvo sold for a median of $9,500 over the last 12 months, based on 5 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $9,050 and $12,250. 20 currently for sale.
1979 Volvo against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $9k | $7.2k–$9.8k | 4 | 8 |
| 1977 | $30k | – | 1 | 5 |
| 1978 | $42k | – | 1 | 19 |
| 1979 | $9.3k | $8.3k–$12k | 8 | 19 |
| 1980 | $7.7k | – | 3 | 22 |
| 1981 | $7.5k | $6.6k–$7.6k | 5 | 12 |
| 1982 | $9.8k | $7.9k–$19k | 4 | 24 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1979 Volvo auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1979 Volvo 244 DL Sedan Oct 7, 2026, Hagerty | $9,500 | 85,000 | Hagerty |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1979 Volvo 242 DL 5-Speed Sep 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1979 Volvo 242 GT Apr 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,250 | 398,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1979 Volvo 242 DL Apr 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $20,747 | 31,026 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1979 Volvo 242 Jan 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,050 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1979 Volvo 242 GT Jul 29, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,750 | 340,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 1979 Volvo 242 GT Feb 9, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $6,000 | 197,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 1979 Volvo 264 GL Sedan Oct 23, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $2,850 | 33,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1979 Volvo 240 242 GT Sep 26, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $5,500 | 395,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 17, 2022 | 1979 Volvo 242 Dec 17, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $9,300 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 18, 2022 | 1979 Volvo 242 4-Speed Nov 18, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $12,500 | 36,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 1979 Volvo 242 GT Feb 17, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $18,000 | 168,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 5, 2021 | 1979 Volvo C202 Laplander Jan 5, 2021, Bring a Trailer | $21,250 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 29, 2020 | 1979 Volvo 262C Bertone Coupe Dec 29, 2020, Bring a Trailer | $12,000 | 75,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 1979 Volvo C202 Laplander Apr 4, 2019, Bring a Trailer | $45,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
49 1979 Volvo vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 20 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1979 Volvo cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1979 Volvo sold for a median of $9,500 across 5 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $9,050 and $12,250. There are 20 currently for sale.
How many 1979 Volvo listings are for sale right now?
There are 20 1979 Volvo listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.