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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 valuation of $155,550 AUD in the Australian market, anchored by an extremely limited sales dataset of just two transactions over the past year. With no year-on-year pricing history available, current levels represent a snapshot rather than a trend, making directional momentum difficult to assess.

This is a Holy Grail–tier collectible defined by extreme rarity: only 149 units were produced, making it one of the most scarce Charger variants in existence. The E49 designation commands significant desirability among serious collectors and Australian muscle-car enthusiasts, though absolute desirability metrics remain moderate relative to other high-tier collectibles, likely reflecting its regional specificity and niche appeal.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero active listings at present and only two recorded sales over twelve months. This illiquid status means buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and wide bid-ask spreads when transactions do occur; pricing discovery is episodic rather than continuous.

No transactional mileage data is available from the tracked sales, limiting insight into condition norms or the wear spectrum typical of E49 examples in the market. Prospective buyers should conduct mechanical inspections with specialists familiar with 1970s Chrysler performance engineering.

The lack of three- and five-year price projections reflects both the sparse historical record and the inherent difficulty in modeling such rare and infrequently traded cars. Any valuation guidance would require substantially more transaction history to be meaningful.

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.