How Much An Original 426 Hemi Car is Worth: Recent Prices
I’ve been tracking 426 Hemi car prices for many years. The Hemis were always the most expensive Chrysler when new and today that still holds true for them as collectables. Let’s examine how much an original 426 Hemi car is worth.
E-body 426 Hemi cars are worth between $143,000 to over 3 million dollars. Daytonas and Superbirds are worth from $990,000 to over 2 million dollars. 1968 to 1970 B-body cars average from $90,000 to $198,000. 1966/1967 B-body cars sell between $60,000 and $154,000. The worth depends on condition, rarity, options and originality.
This article will provide you with the latest sold prices of original Hemi cars. In addition, we’ll examine which models, types and options bring in the most money and which ones are more affordable.
The following prices, sales and facts were learned from my personal experience and research, sales listings, auctions, swap meets, forums and articles.
How Much An Original 426 Hemi Car is Worth
The following are the average sale prices for original 426 Hemi cars:
- 1966/1967 Plymouth Satellite & Belvedere Restored $80,083
- 1966/1967 Dodge Coronet Restored $79,200
- 1966 Dodge Charger Restored $139,700
- 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Restored $154,000
- 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Unrestored/Unoriginal engine $60,500
- 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible Restored/Unoriginal engine $82,500
- 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible Restored $112,750
- 1967 Plymouth GTX Partially Restored 110,000
- 1968 Dodge Dart LO23 (Super Stock) Restored $302,500
- 1968/1969/1970 Plymouth Road Runner Restored $166,375
- 1968/1969/1970 Plymouth Road Runner Restored/Unoriginal engine $134,750
- 1968/1969/1970 Plymouth Road Runner Unrestored $90,000
- 1968/1969/1970 Plymouth GTX Restored $181,500
- 1968/1969/1970 Dodge Super Bee Restored $165,000
- 1968/1969/1970 Dodge Charger R/T Restored $198,000
- 1968/1969/1970 Dodge Charger R/T Restored/Unoriginal engine $130,000
- 1969 Dodge Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird Restored $1,485,000
- 1969 Dodge Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird Partially Restored $990,000
- 1970 Plymouth Cuda Restored $444,125
- 1970 Plymouth Cuda Unrestored $341,000
- 1970 Plymouth Cuda Restored/Unoriginal engine $143,000
- 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Restored $220,000
- 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Restored $379,500
- 1971 Plymouth Cuda Restored $742,500
In case you’re wondering about an E-body convertible, there were no known sales in 2022. The bid for one Cuda Convertible reached $2,100,000 but the car went unsold.
Let’s start with the most recent auctions and known sales of original 426 Hemi cars. Examing the most recent sales gives you the best way to determine the worth of any car.
The cars below are original cars from the factory, not clones. They may have the original engine or a replacement.
If you’re interested in just the cost of 426 Hemi engines without a car, visit my other article, The Worth of a 426 Hemi Engine.
The following are the most recent sales of original 426 Hemi Cars and what they sold for:
1970 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $181,500
Sold in July 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This is an interesting car due to its body side moldings installed at the factory for $29.45. It makes this original, unrestored survivor unique.
The car has its original paint and interior with the odometer showing 16,875 miles. The engine and drivetrain is original.
The highlights for the car include the following:
- Unrestored with 16,875 miles.
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- Dana 60 with 4.10 gears.
- Bucket seats.
- Center console.
- Shaker hood.
- Fender mounted turn signals.
- Rallye wheels.
- Factory body-side moldings.
- Exterior color: Jamaica blue.
- Interior color: Black
1971 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $550,000
Sold in July 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Hemi Cuda is one of 59 4-speeds built in 1971. It has its original engine and is a rotisserie restoration.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle with 4.10 gears.
- Center console.
- Bucket seats.
- Rallye gauges.
- Pistol grip shifter.
- Power brakes.
- Exterior color: Red with black billboard stripes.
- Interior color: Black.
1970 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $517,000
Sold in July 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Hemi Cuda has its original 426 Hemi Engine, 4-speed transmission, rear and sheetmetal. It has been professional restored.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Shaker hood.
- Center console.
- Bucket seats.
- Rallye gauges.
- Pistol grip shifter.
- Rim blow steering wheel.
- Power disc brakes.
- Exterior color: Limelight green with black hockey stick stripes.
- Interior color: Black
1970 Plymouth Superbird Sold for $1,650,000
Sold in July 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Hemi Superbird is one of 135 produced and has its original engine. It has a professional restoration.
The highlights of this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- Torqueflite 727 automatic transmission.
- 8 3/4 rear with 3.55 gears.
- Power steering.
- Power brakes.
- Front disc brakes.
- Rallye wheels.
- Bench seat.
- Column shifter.
- Exterior color: High Impact Tor Red.
- Interior color: Black.
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Sold for $345,000
Sold in July 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Hemi Challenger doesn’t have the original Hemi but has a period correct one. It is one of 22 built with a Hemi and a 4-speed.
It has the numbers matching transmission and rear end. It is highly optioned, and the SE makes it rarer.
The highlights of this car include the following:
- Date correct engine.
- A833 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Power steering
- Power brakes.
- Power windows.
- Rallye gauges.
- Center console.
- Pistol grip shifter.
- Vinyl and houndstooth interior with bucket seats.
- Overhead console.
- AM/FM radio.
- Rallye wheels.
- Original sheetmetal.
- Black vinyl roof.
- Exterior color: Plum Crazy purple.
- Interior color: Black
1969 Dodge Super Bee Sold for $165,000
Sold in July 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Super Bee has its original 426 Hemi Engine. It was restored between 2014 and 2017.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- A833 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Bench seat.
- Steel wheels with small hubcaps.
- Include extensive restoration documentation.
- Exterior color: Yellow with the black Bumble Bee stripe.
- Interior color: Black.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Sold for $90,000
Sold in July 2022 (Ebay)
This car is an unrestored car with 62,992 miles. It has the original engine.
The original automatic transmission was swapped for a 4-speed transmission from another car in 1971.
The original automatic steering column is still in the car without the handle.
The car has visible wear and tear expected from an unrestored car with 62,000 miles. There is visible bubbling under the vinyl roof.
Highlights of the car include the following:
- Original engine.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Air grabber hood.
- Tach in the dash.
- Power brakes.
- Exterior color: Green.
- Interior color: Tan
- Black vinyl roof.
There’s more to the head design that makes a 426 so special. Find out more in my article, What Makes the 426 Hemi So Special.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Sold for $165,000
Sold in June 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car seems like a bargain at this price but there’s a good reason. Although an original Hemi car, it wasn’t a numbers matching engine.
Although it had the next best thing, a warranty replacement engine installed in 1970, date stamped 1969.
The following are other highlights:
- Rotisserie restored in the 1990s.
- 37,500 miles.
- Exterior color: Limelight metallic.
- Interior color: Buckskin.
- Original heavy duty 727 automatic transmission.
- Original 4.10 Dana 60 Sure Grip rear axle.
- Factory J-code
- 1 of only 162 produced with an automatic transmission.
- Retain all original sheet metal and glass, except for the windshield.
- A32 super performance axle package.
- N96 fresh air hood.
1964 Plymouth Savoy Lightweight Sold for $129,250
Sold in June 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car is 1 of 55 Hemi Savoys created in 1964 as required by the NHRA to legalize a special lightweight package for Stock-Class drag racing.
Part of the NHRA mandate was because the Hemi was not offered as a street production option in showrooms.
This rare car has its original numbers matching race version engine.
The following are other highlights:
- Original numbers matching Race Hemi Engine.
- 91 miles on the odometer.
- Aluminum hood, fenders, doors and front bumper.
- Pushbutton torqueflite transmission.
- Original ignition system.
- Exterior color: Red
- Interior color: Red
- Original towing instructions plaque on the dashboard.
1968 Plymouth GTX Sold for $87,100
Sold in June 2022 (Ebay)
This is an original Hemi car with its numbers matching engine. It’s a nice restoration.
The original rear axle gear ratio has been changed. The steering wheel has been changed. The shifter handle appears to be changed.
Therefore, the car has lost some of its original features.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle was originally 3.54 gears but has been changed to 4.10 gears.
- Power steering.
- Power brakes.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- Tachometer in dash.
- Original steel wheels with hubcaps included but off the car.
1966 Plymouth Satellite Sold for $72,499
Sold in June 2022 (Ebay)
The Hemi car has its original engine, transmission and rear axle.
- The steering wheel has been changed, but the original is included in the sale.
- The 4 wheels included are period correct but not original.
- The car is currently painted black but was originally white from the factory.
- A steering column mounted tach was added.
- Under dash gauges have been added.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Power brakes.
- Center console.
- Bucket seats.
- Exterior color: Black (originally white)
- Interior color: Black.
1969 Dodge Daytona Sold for $1,200,000
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car is 1 of 70 Hemi Daytonas produced in 1969 and 1 of 22 with 4-speeds. It has its original numbers matching engine.
The following are other highlights:
- Original engine.
- Original 4-speed transmission.
- Original Dana 60 with 4.10 rear gears.
- Original sheetmetal.
- Exterior color: Dark green
- Interior color: Green
- The most highly optioned Hemi Daytona known to exist.
- Power steering.
- Power disc brakes.
- C16 woodgrain center console.
- P31 power windows.
- 6-way adjustable driver’s seat.
- Am radio with a 8-track player.
- Remote left-side mirror.
- Locking gas cap.
- A01 light package.
- Redline tires.
- N51 max cooling package.
How much do you think the 426 engine alone is worth? Find out in my article, The Worth of a 426 Hemi Engine.
1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible Sold for $82,500
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
The original 426 Hemi engine has been replaced with a correct date coded engine. It has the original transmission but the Dana 60 sure grip is a replacement.
The car only has 29,000 miles. Only 213 street Hemi Coronet R/Ts were built in 1967. Of the 213 only three were convertibles and of those three only one was automatic which is this car.
This care is very rare but does not have the matching engine and axle which hurts its value. Except for one piece of sheetmetal, the remaining body panels are original.
The following are the highlights:
- 29,000 miles.
- Power steering.
- Bucket seats.
- Original interior.
- Exterior color: White
- Interior color: Black.
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Sold for $225,500
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This is an original Hemi Cuda and has a numbers matching engine. It appears the 4-speed transmission and Dana 60 rear is also original.
The following are highlights of the car:
- Numbers matching engine.
- A833 4-speed transmission.
- Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gears.
- Elastomeric front bumper.
- Rallye instruments.
- Power brakes.
- Woodgrain console.
- Shaker hood.
- Exterior color: Lemon twist.
- Interior color: Black.
1970 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $143,000
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This an original Hemi car which has a factory replacement 426 Hemi engine installed in 1972. The original carbs, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds and shaker scoop were transferred over to the replacement engine.
The car is missing the original rims.
The following are the highlights of this car:
- One of 368 Hemi automatic hardtops.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Rallye dash.
- C16 woodgrain console.
- Rallye dashboard.
- Driver remote side mirror.
- Dual body color sport mirrors.
- Valance exit exhaust tips.
- Exterior color: Tor red.
- Interior color: Black.
1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Sold for $60,500
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
An original Hemi car for $60,500? It’s one of 283 hardtop Hemi Coronet R/Ts built for 1967. It has a Hemi engine but doesn’t state whether it is a numbers matching block or not.
The following are highlights of the car:
- 426 Hemi engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- 3.23 geared sure grip rear axle.
- Power steering.
- Power windows.
- Power brakes.
- Center console.
- Console mounted tachometer.
- Exterior color: Bright red
- Interior color: Black
1968 Plymouth Road Runner Sold for $159,500
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car has its original engine and 4-speed transmission. It only has 18,342 miles.
This car was delivered to a dealership in 1968 but was used as a promotional car at dragstrips and events until 1970.
The following are highlights of the car:
- 18,342 miles.
- Original engine.
- Original 4-speed manual transmission.
- Original Dana 60 rear with 3.54 gears.
- Bench seat.
- Redline tires.
- Documentation of restoration.
- Exterior color: Red
- Interior color: Black
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Sold for $220,000
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car is numbers matching with a fresh rotisserie restoration.
The following are highlights of the car:
- 1 of 187 Hemi Challengers with an automatic.
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Center console.
- Rallye dash.
- Shaker hood.
1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible Sold for $112,750
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
1 of 17 Hemi GTX Convertibles built for 1967. Original powerplant and 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
The following are highlights of the car:
- 1 of 17 Hemi GTX convertibles.
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- 3.23 geared rear axle.
- Power steering.
- Power brakes.
- Power convertible top.
- Styled road wheels.
- Contain original Certi-Card.
- Bucket seats.
- Am-Fm radio.
- Column shifter.
- Outside color: Bright red.
- Interior color: Black.
1966 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere ll Sold for $74,250
Sold in May 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
1 of 531 Hemi Belvedere lls built in 1966. It has a correct dated engine but doesn’t state if its original to the car.
It’s a plain looking car (sleeper) not highly optioned.
- 1 of 531.
- 426 Hemi engine
- A833 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Original build sheet.
- Bench seat.
- Wheel covers (hubcaps)
- Exterior color: Yellow
- Interior color: Green
1966 Plymouth Satellite Sold for $93,500
Sold in April 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite is one of 503 Hemi Satellites equipped with a 4-speed. It has 55,510 original miles and underwent a rotisserie restoration.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- Console mounted tach.
- Steel wheels with full hubcaps.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Exterior color: Dark red poly.
- Interior color: Black.
1966 Dodge Charger Sold for $139,700
Sold in April 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This 1966 Dodge Charger is one of 468 Hemi Chargers built. It has the original engine and has been restored to Concours condition.
The highlights include the following:
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueflight automatic transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- Power steering.
- Remote side mirror.
- Steel wheels with full hubcaps.
- Redline tires.
- Original window sticker, bill of sale, owner’s manual and certicard.
- Exterior color: Red
- Interior color: Black
1966 Dodge Coronet Sold for $79,200
Sold in April 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Dodge Coronet is one of 96 built with a Hemi and automatic transmission. It received a nut-and-bolt restoration.
The following are the highlights:
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueFlite automatic transmission.
- Bench seat.
- Column shifter.
- Steel wheels with small hubcaps.
- Exterior color: Red metallic.
- Interior color: Red.
1970 Dodge Charger R/T Sold for $198,000
Sold in March 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
1 of 124 Hemi Chargers built in 1970. This is the only known car to be ordered in B3 light blue metallic.
The car has a rotisserie restoration and numbers matching engine.
The highlights for the car include:
- 1 of 124 Hemi Charger R/Ts.
- Original powerplant.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- A36 performance axle package with 3.55 gears.
- Power steering.
- Power brakes.
- Console.
- White Bumble Bee tail stripe.
- 2 broadcast sheets
- Original window sticker.
- Black vinyl top.
- Exterior color: Light blue metallic.
- Interior color: Black
1970 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $145,750
Sold in March 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
1 of 368 Hemi Cuda automatic hardtops built in 1970. It has a number matching engine.
The only desirable option this car doesn’t seem to have is the rallye guages.
The highlights for the car.
- 1 of 368.
- Original engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- Dana 60 with 4.10 gears.
- A32 super performance package.
- Shaker hood.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- Power disc brakes.
- Rallye wheels.
- Exterior color: Blue fire metallic.
- Interior color: Black.
1968 Plymouth Hemi Roadrunner Sold for $159,500
Sold in March 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
1 of 108 4-speed hardtops built in 1968. This car has the original numbers matching drivetrain.
The highlights for the car include:
- 1 of 108.
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear with 3.54 gears.
- Bench seat.
- Painted in 2010.
- Exterior color: Black
- Interior color: Black
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Sold for $154,000
Sold in March 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car is an original number matching car.
The highlights for the car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gears.
- Factory fender tag.
- Original buildsheet and receipts.
- Bench seat.
- Painted in 2015.
- Exterior color: Black
- Interior color: Black
1968 Dodge Charger R/T Sold for $130,000
Sold in January 2022 (Bring A Trailer)
This car was restored in 2011. It has a replacement 426 Hemi Engine. The odometer shows 17,000 miles. It’s unknown if the mileage is accurate.
The highlights for the car include the following:
- Replacement engine.
- 727 torqueflite automatic transmission.
- 8 3/4 rear axle.
- Woodgrain steering wheel.
- Tach in dash.
- Bench seat.
- Column shifter.
- Original broadcast sheet included.
- Exterior color: Silver metallic.
- Interior color: Blue
1970 Plymouth Superbird Sold for $990,000
Sold in January 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This Superbird has just over 6,000 miles. The car has been repainted and has its original drivetrain including the engine.
The highlights include the following:
- 1 of 135 built.
- Original engine
- Torqueflite automatic transmission.
- 8 3/4 rear axle.
- Power disc brakes.
- Rallye wheels.
- Power steering.
- Bench seat.
- Column shifter.
- Exterior color: Tor red
- Interior color: Black
1971 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $935,000
Sold in January 2022 (Barrett-Jackson)
This 1971 Hemi Cuda has the original powerplant. This car is one of 107 Hemi Cuda hardtops built in 1971.
The highlights include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Shaker hood.
- Bucket seats.
- Rally gauges.
- Rallye wheels.
- Pistol grip shifter.
- Power brakes.
1971 was the last year of the Hemi. Find out more in my article, The Last Year of the 426 Hemi.
1969 Dodge Super Bee Sold for $97,900
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car is an original Hemi car from the factory, but it doesn’t have the original engine. The one in the car is dated 1966.
Highlights for the car include:
- 4-speed transmission.
- Dana 60 Super Track Pack with 4.10 gears.
- White transverse bumble bee stripe.
- Rally instrument cluster package.
- Console with wood grain.
- Bucket seats.
- Exterior color: R4 Bright red.
- Interior color: Black
1970 Plymouth Cuda Sold for $341,000
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This Cuda is unrestored and has only 9,939 miles. This is the definition of a time capsule, the kind that attracts big money.
This car has it’s original engine, transmission, rear end, paint and interior.
At the auction, I got to see this car close up before it was sold. It was like traveling back in time to 1970, simply amazing.
Highlights for the car include:
- Original engine.
- Original sheetmetal and glass.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Shaker hood.
- Rallye wheels.
- Bucket seats.
- No console or rally dash.
- Exterior color: Alpine white.
- Interior color: Black.
Find out how fast a ’70 Cuda and all the other Hemi cars were in my article, How Fast is a 426 Hemi? 1/4 Mile & 0-60 Results.
1967 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T Sold for $154,000
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This is an original Hemi car with the engine. It was restored in 2019 and is 1 of 32 Hemi Coronet R/T hardtops built in 1967 with a 4-speed.
The highlights include the following:
- Numbers matching powerplant.
- A833 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 with 3.54 gears.
- Power disc front brakes.
- Bucket seats.
- Center console.
- Styled wheels.
- Exterior color: Bright red.
- Interior color: Black.
1967 Plymouth GTX Sold for $110,000
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This car has 78,000 miles and is unrestored except for one repaint. It has the original drivetrain.
The highlights include the following:
- Numbers matching drivetrain.
- Dana 60 with 3.54 gears.
- Original exhaust.
- Styled wheels with red line tires.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Original build sheet, window sticker and receipts.
1968 Dodge Dart LO23 Sold for $302,500
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
One of 83 LO23 Hemi Darts built for NHRA Super Stock drag racing. This car has 3,799 miles and may be the most original known to exist.
The original 8 3/4 rear was replaced with a Dana 60.
The highlights include the following:
- Original engine.
- Dana 60 rear.
- Automatic transmission.
- Non functional quarter glass.
- Door glass adjustment straps.
- Front disc brakes.
- Previously owned by Lou Mancini of Mancini Racing.
- Original owner’s manual.
- Illustrated facts manual.
- Backseat delete.
- Exterior color: Yellow
- Interior color: Black
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Sold for $192,500
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
This Road Runner is one of 234 4-speed Hemi Road Runner Hardtops built for 1969. It only has had 200 miles since its full restoration.
The highlights include the following:
- Original engine.
- A-833 Hemi 4-speed manual transmission.
- Air grabber hood.
- A01 light group.
- Color matched steel wheels with hubcaps.
- Dana 60 with 4.10 gears.
- Power steering.
- Power brakes.
- Remote driver’s side mirror.
- Bench seat.
- Factory dashboard tach.
- Bench seat.
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Sold for $104,500
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
One of 234 4-speed Hemi Road Runners in 1969. This car has an unoriginal engine which is date correct.
The highlights include the following:
- Date correct engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 axle with 3.54 gears.
- Fresh air hood.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- Factory dash tach.
- Exterior color: Burnished bronze
- Interior color: Black
1968 Plymouth GTX Sold for $181,500
Sold in January 2022 (Mecum Auctions)
With a recent restoration this car has its original engine.
The highlights include the following:
- Original 426 engine.
- 4-speed manual transmission.
- Dana 60 Rear axle with 3.54 gears.
- Bucket seats.
- Console,
- In dash tach.
- Black vinyl top.
- Steel wheels with hubcaps.
Sold Prices for Original Hemi Cars Considered Project Cars
1967 Plymouth GTX Sold for $25,000
Sold in March 2022 (Bring A Trailer)
This is a non-running car without an engine but a non-matching Hemi block and heads is included in the sale.
The car appears to wear its original paint and interior. The car has rust, and everything needs to be restored.
Cars highlights include the following:
- Original GTX Hemi car.
- Originally an automatic transmission.
- No engine.
- No transmission.
- 8 3/4 rear axle.
- Bucket seats.
- Center console.
- Original partial broadcast sheet included.
- Fender tag detached but included.
- Vin plate is in the door jam.
1966 Plymouth Satellite HP2 Sold for $38,500
Sold in June 2022 (Bring A Trailer)
This is a non-running car. It has the original engine, 4-speed transmission and Dana 60 rear axle.
The car appears to wear its original paint and interior. The car is rusted everywhere, and everything needs to be restored.
The highlights for this car include the following:
- Original engine.
- 4-speed transmission.
- Dana 60 rear axle.
- Bucket seats.
- Console.
- The odometer shows 40,000 miles.
- Original certicard.
Find out what cars had the Hemi in its first year by checking out my article, The First Year of the 426 Hemi.
Notable Non Sales
A 1970 426 Hemi Cuda Convertible received a high bid of $2,100,000 but did not sell. This was a January 2022 auction.
A 1968 Dodge Dart LO23 (Super Stock) received a high bid of $140,000 but did not sell. This was a May 2022 auction.
Cars Worth the Most
There is a pecking order on the value of original 426 Hemi cars. Let’s take a closer look at them and determine why they are worth more.
The following is a list of 426 Hemi cars from most expensive to least expensive:
- 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible
- 1970 Plymouth Cuda and Dodge Challenger Convertible.
- 1969 Dodge Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
- 1970/1971 Plymouth Cuda and Dodge Challenger.
- 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda (Super Stock)
- 1968/1969/1970/1971 B-body Cars
- 1966/1967 B-body Cars
The list above is typical in most of the Hemi sales. Occasionally a special 426 Hemi car is in a league of its own and can jump higher in value compared to its peers.
Also, the same can be said when a typically higher-priced car loses value due to condition, originality, missing parts or other factors.
E-body Convertibles
There was no 1971 Hemi Challenger convertible built in the factory, therefore the rare Hemi Cuda convertible stands alone in 1971.
Also, if the ’71 Cuda is a 4-speed, look out, because it is even rarer than the automatic.
In 1971 there were only 11 Hemi Cuda convertibles and 3 had a 4-speed.
The ’70 E-body convertibles bring in high dollars because there weren’t many built. In 1970 there were only 14 Cudas and 9 Hemi Challenger convertibles.
Find out about the mythical 426 Hemi DOHC in my article, The 426 Hemi Dual Overhead Cam Engine – The “Doomsday Hemi”
Part of the reason why convertibles weren’t ordered much was due to their price tag. For instance, the base price of a convertible was already expensive, $3,291. Add in an extra $883 and you’re talking over $4,000. In addition, they were more expensive to insure.
The E-body hardtops for both years bring in big money too for the same reasons. In 1971 there were only a little over 100 hardtop Hemi Cudas and 71 hardtop Hemi Challengers.
1970 had more built but still not a huge production number. In ’70 there were 652 Hemi Cuda hardtops and 346 Hemi Challenger hardtops.
E-body 426 Hemi Cars* | Total | Auto | 4-speed |
1971 Cuda Convertibles | 11 | 8 | 3 |
1971 Cuda Hardtops | 107 | 48 | 59 |
1971 Challenger R/T Hardtops | 71 | 12 | 59 |
1970 Cuda Convertibles | 14 | 9 | 5 |
1970 Cuda Hardtops | 652 | 368 | 284 |
1970 Challenger R/T Convertibles | 12 | 5 | 7 |
1970 Challenger R/T Hardtops | 346 | 187 | 159 |
Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird
These cars have a high value for the same reason as the E-bodies, low production numbers.
The Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird were only produced to satisfy Nascar rules. They only made a limited production which allowed this streamlined body style to race around the ovals.
There were only 70 Dodge Hemi Daytonas and 135 Plymouth Hemi Superbirds built.
Ironically many of the winged cars sat on dealership’s lots and didn’t sell quickly. Many thought they were ugly, expensive or just too long.
If I could only travel back in time. I’d be running around and scooping these cars up. On second thought, where would I have found the money? It’s the same problem the people had in 1970.
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1968 Dodge Dart (LO23) and Plymouth Barracuda (BO29)
These cars were sold to the public for the same reason as the winged cars but for the NHRA. Again, limited production numbers make these cars worth a lot of money.
They weren’t built for the street and came with no warranty. The following are the features:
- They had no back seats.
- No window cranks.
- Radio delete.
- Heater delete.
- Lightweight Corning race glass.
- Light gauge steel doors.
- Lightweight bucket seats from a van.
- Trunk mounted battery.
- Race engine.
- Headers.
The sole purpose was to race it.
They weren’t even painted. The car was only primed gray and the fiberglass front end came in black gelcoat. The racing teams would then paint the cars to fit their brands.
Today they bring in big bucks at the auctions. I think if they were a streetable car, they’d bring in more money.
There were 83 Dodge Hemi Darts and 72 Plymouth Hemi Barracudas built in 1968.
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1968/69/70 B-body Cars
The next step down in value is the late 60s B-body Hemi cars. These include the following:
- Dodge Super Bee
- Plymouth Road Runner
- Dodge Charger
- Plymouth GTX
These cars sell for good money and are more popular than the earlier versions because of their high impact colors, stripes and character.
The Road Runner was named after the cartoon character. The Super Bee came with Bumble Bee Stripes. The colors like Plum Crazy, orange, lemon twist and Lime Green bought much attention.
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1966 and 1967 B-body Cars
More of these early cars were produced than the later years making them less valuable. Many of them came in plain Jane Belvederes and Coronets.
Many of these cars were grocery getters on the outside without hood scoops, stripes, wings or fancy paint colors.
Little did the unsuspecting person next to them at the stoplight know they were about to get their doors blown off when the light turned green.
Neglected project cars for these years can be bought for under $50,000.
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