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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 currently trades at a median of $155,550 AUD in the Australian market, though the extremely limited transaction history—just two sales tracked over the past 12 months—makes trend analysis unreliable.

This is a Holy Grail-tier collectible, with only 149 examples built, placing it among the rarest Australian muscle cars ever produced. The E49 designation signals maximum factory performance specification, which is the primary driver of desirability within the already scarce Valiant Charger R/T population.

The illiquid nature of the market is unsurprising given the production scarcity and the specialized buyer base. With zero active listings and only two transactions in a year, sellers should expect extended holding periods and buyers should anticipate negotiation flexibility when examples do emerge.

Mileage data and transaction direction are not available from the current sample, limiting insight into the condition spectrum or whether recent sales represent appreciating or depreciating movement within the model's collector hierarchy.

The extreme rarity and Holy Grail classification suggest these cars occupy the upper echelon of Australian classic car values, but the statistical base is too small to project medium-term price direction with confidence. Each transaction in this segment is largely driven by individual provenance, condition, and buyer conviction rather than market-wide momentum.

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.