10 Most Expensive HEMI-Powered Mopars Ever Sold At Auction

In terms of collectible muscle cars, Mopars are like money in the bank. Dodge and Plymouth rides from the classic era were not only the coolest looking but the fastest things on the road. They were also made in far smaller numbers than Fords and Chevys, so their relative rarity has made them some of the most sought-after classic muscle cars around. If those Mopars happen to have been factory-equipped with the 426ci Hemi V-8, they are like an early retirement account, because many of them are million-dollar-plus cars today.

There are some extremely expensive classic Ford and Chevy muscle cars, but they tend to be one-offs or after-market mods, while top-dollar Mopars are regular production models. There have been some Dodge and Plymouth resto-mods and customs that have rocked the gavel at auction, and even a few famous race cars, but nothing compares to an all-original, matching number, Hemi-powered, Mopar. In fact, some of the highest prices paid for a classic muscle car have gone to a Dodge or Plymouth that rolled off the factory floor.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including MotorTrend, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum Auctions, and Hemmings. The models you see here have been ranked by their auction sale price from lowest to highest.

10 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Auction Sale Price: $425,000

For the longest time, third-generation Dodge Chargers were not considered collectible, mostly on account that most of them were made after 1971, which was the last good year for almost any muscle car. ’71, however, was still a great year for Mopars, and the last time the 426 Hemi would be available. In terms of the Charger, because the ’71s were never all that collectible, many of them were parted out or left to die, so they are actually quite rare.

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This Sassy Grass Green 1971 Charger R/T proves that third-gen cars are just as valuable as the generation before them. Packing the 426ci Hemi V-8 and paired with a Torqueflite automatic transmission, this car is one of only 33 to come equipped that way for the model year. At Mecum Kissimmee 2024, this gorgeous hardtop classic sold for just shy of a half million dollars, which amazingly isn’t the record for third-gens.

9 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

Auction Sale Price: $500,000

Like the Dodge Coronet, the Plymouth Roadrunner was a bare-bones economy speed machine. Many didn’t even come with carpeting and were often sold with plain steel wheels because the point wasn’t to look flashy, but rather, to blow doors off on a budget. In 1971, the second-gen Road Runner’s boxy style was replaced with a sleeker look, close to a Plymouth Barracuda or Dodge Challenger, but they were still fast as hell, especially if optioned with the Hemi.

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At the Mecum Indy 2023 auction, this triple-black 1971 Road Runner fetched a cool half million dollars, far surpassing any first-gen rides that are supposedly more collectible. The car is, of course, equipped with the factory original 426ci Hemi V-8 and matching numbers four-speed manual transmission (only 28 equipped with the manual), but what really put it over the top is how perfectly original it is. With only 10,828 miles and even the original tires, this is a pristine survivor car.

8 1971 Dodge Charger R/T

Auction Sale Price: $550,000

The third-gen Charger market is red-hot as proven by the ’71 R/T that topped the half-million mark at Mecum Kissimmee 2023. The Hemi Orange, white hardtop Charger is equipped with the original 426ci Hemi V-8 and Slap-Stik-shifted TorqueFlite three-speed automatic but hits the big leagues by being one of only three to come with the factory power sunroof option.

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This ’71 was once owned by the great Los Angeles Rams linebacker, Kevin Greene. It is listed as being “the most highly optioned example known to exist.” Aside from the rare sunroof, it also came with power steering, brakes and windows, front and rear spoilers, color-keyed bumpers and mirrors, and the AM/FM Radio with an eight-track and Dictaphone sound system.

7 1966 Dodge HEMI Coronet Deluxe Four-Door

Auction Sale Price: $660,000

Four doors on a muscle car is an oxymoron because muscle cars only have two doors. Well, that is with the notable exception of the 1966 Dodge HEMI Coronet Deluxe Four-Door sedan. It gets a door exemption because someone at Dodge had the beautifully insane idea to roll five Hemi-equipped four-door Coronets off the factory floor. Of those five, one went to Canada, another was shipped overseas, and three were delivered to American buyers.

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Two of the three American Hemi Coronet four-doors were initially purchased by the FBI and then sold to the public. One is reportedly living a comfortable life in Minnesota, a second stands proudly in Don “Big Daddy” Garlits’ Museum of Drag Racing in Florida, and the third was sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction in 2007. The rare red Mopar brought in $660,000.

6 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible

Auction Sale Price: $687,500

When it comes to classic Mopar muscle cars, the Chargers, Challengers, and Barracudas are the superstars, but the Dodge Coronet is actually one of the most collectible muscle cars. Five of the top seven rarest Mopars are Coronets, including this one-of-one green 1969 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T Convertible. Selling for $687,500 at Mecum Kissimmee 2007, it is the only documented ’69 Coronet convertible Hemi four-speed.

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Besides being ultra-rare, this Bright Green Metallic with white interior ragtop is in nearly perfect shape, with just 18,403 miles. In ’69, Dodge only made 10 Coronet convertibles equipped with the 426ci Hemi V-8 engine. Of those, a mere four were paired with the four-speed automatic transmission, and only one was ordered with this paint code. Laughibly, the car was originally stickered at $4,892, which wouldn’t even cover the fees and taxes of this epic auction sale.

5 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

Auction Sale Price: $1.43 million

At the halfway point of the list, the Mopar Million-Dollar Club begins, where they start going for stratospheric prices. The first ride to break into seven figures is a 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, that sold for $1.43 million at Mecum Kissimmee 2023. The Copper Metallic with a tan interior and white wing stripe Daytona is the lowest-mileage, original-engine, four-speed Hemi documented with just 6,490 miles on the odometer.

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This car is definitely badass and extremely rare, but also has some killer provenance. It was originally purchased as a show circuit car, then sold to the former owner of the Los Angeles Times, Otis Chandler. From there, it eventually ended up in NFL great, Kevin Green’s collection before actor/comedian David Spade took possession. A dark Green Metallic ’69 Daytona Hemi automatic is listed on Hemmings for $1,950,000, which could set a new high mark if sold.

4 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible

Auction Sale Price: $1.43 million

The Dodge Challenger was a latecomer to the classic muscle car era, being introduced in 1970 and only lasting four model years before discontinuation. Effectively, only 1970 and 1971 were great years for the speedy pony car, because that’s when the 426ci Hemi V-8 was an engine option. As is the case with many Mopar collectibles, the Hemi makes them rare, and a ragtop makes them rarer.

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This Plumb Crazy Purple 1970 Challenger R/T Convertible blew up the record books, selling for an astounding $1.43 million at the Mecum Phoenix 2019 auction. With the factory Hemi, four-speed transmission, and convertible top, it is a one-of-five car. It’s also a bit of a globetrotter, having been exported to the U.K. in 1976. It then spent a few years in Sweden before coming home to America for a 100-point restoration.

3 1970 Plymouth Super Bird

Auction Sale Price: $1.65 million

Like the Dodge Charger Daytona, the Plymouth Super Bird was an Aerocar designed to dominate the NASCAR track. In order to homologate these cars for competition, a certain number had to be sold to the public, and actually, the crazy nose cone and wild flying wing were not a big hit. With the Super Bird, some sat on dealer lots for years, which, considering how much they go for now, sounds silly.

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This Tor Red 1970 Super Bird went for $1.65 million in 2022 at a Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson auction. With the original factory 426ci Hemi V-8 and a matching number TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission, the car was expertly restored, becoming the finest example known to exist. The same car sold for $990,000 at a different Barrett-Jackson auction, also in 2022, meaning someone made the most epic muscle car flip in history, profiting $660,000 in a few months.

2 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible

Auction Sale Price: $1.98 million

The Plymouth Barracuda, and more specifically the Hemi ‘Cuda, is the top dog when it comes to Mopar muscle auction prices. Getting a bit more specific than that, it’s the ultra-rare Hemi ‘Cuda convertibles that blow up the auction records. Plymouth made a grand total of 652 Hemi “Cudas in 1970, with a mere 14 of them being convertibles. Nine of those had the automatic transmission, while five came paired with the four-speed manual.

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At Mecum Indy 2019, a killer Lemon Twist 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible sold for an eye-popping $1.98 million. As the name would suggest, it was indeed equipped with the original 426ci Hemi V-8 and paired with an A727 Torqueflite automatic transmission. In a bizarre twist of fate, this same car was auctioned again at Mecum Kissimmee 2024 and sold for $30,000 less, crossing the auction block at $1.85 million. While this indicates the Hemi ‘Cuda market may be cooling, that secondary auction still qualifies for #2 on this list.

1 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible

Auction Sale Price: $3.5 million

A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda sold at a Mecum auction in 2022 for $1.1 million, but it was equipped with a 440ci engine. To illustrate how important the Hemi engine is to collectible Mopars, a Bright Blue ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible annihilated the record books for a regular production muscle car by selling for $3.5 million at Mecum Seattle 2014. This special ride is the only documented matching number ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda four-speed convertible delivered in the U.S.

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A Winchester Gray 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible four-speed, that was originally exported to France, went up for auction at Mecum Indy 2021 and received a high bid of $4.8 million, but didn’t sell, falling short of the reported $6.5 million reserve. For now, the Bright Blue ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda is the most expensive Hemi-powered Mopar to ever sell at auction, but chances are it will be surpassed in the near future. With only seven ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible four-speeds ever built, this rare and desirable car is sure to break the record books again.