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1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 5, 2024.

$88,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $80,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Dodge Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer
Generation
Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer (1954 to 1959)
Version
Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer (1954 to 1959)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
35003090
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 135% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,125 to $34,000
Median$26,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 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 $19,125 and $34,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL LANCERBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 18, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 18, 2025$38,000
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$20,250
1955 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL LANCERBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$15,000
1955 Dodge Royal Lancer ConvertibleMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$30,000
1955 Dodge Royal Lancer ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$26,000
1955 Dodge Royal Lancer ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$30,000
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