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Plymouth Hemi Road Runner

1968–1970

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  • 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

Plymouth Hemi Road Runner

Based on 48 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked48
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared48 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$1,010
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,450
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$47,500

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026

  • US$40,700

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$38,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$137,500

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$181,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$159,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$143,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$165,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$66,000

    cars-and-bids · 11 May 2026

  • US$84,700

    mecum · 11 Apr 2026

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