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Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T E49

1972–1972

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  • Lowest price

    $101,099

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $155,550

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    $210,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T

Based on 2 verified auction results

No signal yet

$155,550

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 2 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T E49 sits at a median of AUD $155,550 on the Australian market, a level established from minimal transaction data over the past year. With only two recorded sales in our tracking window, the current price point carries inherent uncertainty and should be treated as directional rather than definitive.

This is an extraordinarily rare car, with just 149 examples built, placing it in the "Holy Grail" tier of collectibility. The E49 designation and R/T performance credentials make it one of Australia's most prized homegrown muscle machines, and production scarcity alone underpins its desirability among serious collectors.

The illiquid trading environment reflects the fundamental constraint: these cars almost never come to market. With zero active listings currently and only two sales recorded across our entire dataset, would-be buyers should expect significant lead times and negotiation difficulty when one does appear. Sellers conversely benefit from the scarcity premium, though finding a qualified buyer requires patience and often personal networking within collector circles.

The absence of mileage data and transaction trend information means we cannot assess condition norms or directional momentum with confidence. Each sale is likely to be a discrete event influenced by individual provenance, restoration quality, and the specific buyer-seller match rather than broad market signals.

Without sufficient recent transaction history, we cannot project three- or five-year valuations. The extreme rarity and cultural significance of the E49 suggest baseline stability, but the tiny sample size means any projection would be speculative.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$155,550
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$1,220
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$9,140
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$155,550
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$101,099 – $210,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • $210,000

    Collecting Cars · 16 Apr 2025

  • $101,099

    Collecting Cars · 27 Dec 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.