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1972 Dodge Charger Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 5, 2024.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Dodge Charger
Generation
Charger 1971 to 1974
Version
Charger 1971 to 1974 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
WH23G2A141057
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 7 comparable sales, 25% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$21,250 to $43,000
Median$35,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Dodge Charger 1971 to 1974 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,250 and $43,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Dodge ChargerMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$27,500
1971 Dodge ChargerMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$51,000
1973 Dodge ChargerMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$14,000
1973 Dodge ChargerMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$40,000
1971 Dodge ChargerMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$35,000
1974 Dodge ChargerMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$15,000
1971 Dodge ChargerMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$46,000