Plymouth Hemi Road Runner
1968–1970
Lowest price
US$38,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$97,900
Since 2020 · n=48
Highest price
US$181,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
48
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 48 lots

Based on 48 verified auction results
US$126,500
Market value · recent verified sales
+35.3%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 35.3% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$259,422
+105%
5-Year Forecast
US$331,334
+162%
Market scores
55
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Hardtop included
+US$13,350+14%13 with · 35 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$6,455-7%20 with · 24 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Plymouth Hemi Road Runner market has posted a sharp 35.3% gain over the past twelve months, with the median price now standing at US$126,500. This acceleration sits well ahead of the broader classic-car appreciation trend, signaling genuine momentum in the segment despite moderate overall liquidity.
The sample of ten transactions in the last year against a total tracked base of 48 sales reflects steady, if selective, market activity. Buyers moving on these cars tend to find examples averaging 36,100 miles—relatively modest for first-generation musclecars—which underscores collector preference for driven but well-preserved specimens.
Classified as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the Hemi Road Runner occupies a solid middle tier of desirability. The nameplate's combination of Mopar performance credentials and 1970s muscle-car mystique sustains consistent appeal, though production figures and original MSRP data are not available in the current record set.
The moderate liquidity profile means buyers should expect patience in the search for the right car, but sellers have leverage in the current climate. The lack of active listings at the time of this analysis further supports a tight supply-demand balance.
Base projections point to US$259,422 within three years and US$331,334 by year five—implying 105% and 162% appreciation respectively from current levels. These forecasts rest on the assumption that the marque sustains its recent trajectory as Mopar collectibles continue to draw bidder interest across the broader market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$126,500
- Annual appr. rate+35.3%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked48
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared48 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,010
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,450
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months11
- Sell-Through23%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$103,885
- Avg Mileage at Sale36,100 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$38,500 – US$181,500
- Total Sales Tracked48
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$47,500
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
Sunfire Yellow · automatic
US$40,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Blue · Manual
US$38,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
B5 Blue · Automatic
US$137,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Sunfire Yellow · Automatic
US$181,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
B5 Blue · Manual
US$159,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
Bronze Fire · Automatic
US$143,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Black · Manual
US$165,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
White
US$66,000
cars-and-bids · 11 May 2026
36,100 mi
Limelight · 4-speed manual
US$84,700
mecum · 11 Apr 2026
Green · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.