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1971 Dodge Charger

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2025.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, 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 1971 to 1974 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
WP23L1A130379
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

Above the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 23% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,000 to $37,500
Median$27,500
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 $16,000 and $37,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Dodge ChargerMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$51,000
1971 Dodge ChargerMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$35,000
1972 Dodge ChargerMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$27,500
1972 Dodge Charger HardtopMecum, Dec. 5, 2024MecumDec. 5, 2024$17,000
1973 Dodge ChargerMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$14,000
1973 Dodge ChargerMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$40,000
1974 Dodge ChargerMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$15,000