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1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2025.

$54,450Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $49,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Dodge Charger
Generation
Charger 1971 to 1974
Version
Charger R/T
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
WS23U1A144894
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 10 comparable sales, 37% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$68,000 to $140,000
Median$95,000
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 sales of the Dodge Charger R/T (Charger 1971 to 1974) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $68,000 and $140,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Dodge Charger R/TMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$63,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/T SunroofMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$85,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/TMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$140,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Six PackBring a Trailer, Jan. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 8, 2026$83,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/TMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$40,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/TMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$140,000
1971 Dodge Hemi Charger R/TMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$275,000
1971 Dodge Charger R/TMecum, Nov. 15, 2025MecumNov. 15, 2025$105,000