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 has climbed to a median of $126,500, up 35.3% over the past twelve months on a sample of ten transactions. This strong year-over-year movement signals genuine appreciation in a market that has historically been volatile for American muscle cars from this era.
Liquidity remains moderate with 48 total tracked sales in the broader dataset, meaning these cars trade with reasonable regularity but buyers should expect some patience in sourcing a specific example. The current absence of active listings suggests the market may be tight at the moment, though the moderate desirability profile indicates supply constraints are not extreme.
Typical transacted examples carry around 36,100 miles, reflecting the age-appropriate patina and driving history collectors expect from first-generation muscle cars. This mileage band appears to be the market norm for comparable sales, suggesting examples in this range command the median price without significant premiums.
The model ranks as "Collectible" with a score of 6, placing it firmly in the appreciating classic category rather than blue-chip investment territory. Its appeal rests on the combination of Hemi-era authenticity and the Road Runner nameplate recognition, though production data is not available here to quantify scarcity.
Base projections estimate the median will reach approximately $259,400 over three years and $331,300 over five years, representing a potential doubling from current levels on the longer timeframe. These gains assume continued strength in the muscle-car segment and stable collector appetite for American V-8 performance from the late 1960s and early 1970s, though individual examples will vary based on documentation, originality, and condition.
The "Hold or Wait" signal reflects the healthy recent momentum paired with moderate liquidity and desirability—there is no urgency to buy or sell, but the trajectory merits continued attention over the next 12 to 24 months.
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.