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1978 Dodge Lil Red Express Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 2, 2025.

$10,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $9,450, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Dodge Li'l Red Express and Warlock
Generation
Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979)
Version
Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
D13BS8J514464
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 153% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,888 to $30,000
Median$26,000
Sales behind it18Likely

From 18 sales of the Dodge Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,888 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Dodge Li’l Red ExpressBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$34,000
1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$15,000
1979 Dodge Li’l Red ExpressBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$23,850
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$26,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$26,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$30,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$24,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red ExpressMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$33,000