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1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer D-500 Convertible

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 5, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$46,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $41,741, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Dodge Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer
Generation
Custom Royal, Royal and Lancer (1954 to 1959)
Chassis
37278230
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 13 comparable sales, 39% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,000 to $30,000
Median$21,000
Sales behind it13Likely

From 13 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 $18,000 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1957 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer ConvertibleMecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$110,000
1956 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL LANCERBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 18, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 18, 2025$38,000
1956 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$16,406
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

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 19, 2016Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$33,957 high bid
Oct. 5, 2023Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$46,750