Misallocation

1959 Dodge Custom Royal D-500 Convertible

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Dec. 1, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$151,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $137,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
Dodge Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer
Generation
Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer (1954 to 1959)
Chassis
M352107882
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 358% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $30,000
Median$21,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 sales of the Dodge Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer (1954 to 1959) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,000 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1959 Dodge Coronet LancerMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$20,000
1959 Dodge Custom Royal ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$150,000
1957 Dodge Royal Lancer 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Dec. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 8, 2025$21,000
1957 Dodge Royal Lancer HardtopMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$18,000
1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer ConvertibleMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$110,000
1956 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL LANCERBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 18, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 18, 2025$38,000
1956 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$16,406
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$20,250

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 1, 2012Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$151,250
Jan. 18, 2025SoldMecumMecum$165,000