Lot 8058: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

A 1971 Plymouth Road Runner’s value varies dramatically based on condition, originality, and drivetrain. Here’s the breakdown from our market data:

Classic.com Market Overview (2nd Gen 1971-1974):

• Average sale price: ~$52,850
• Typical range: $15,000 – $75,000 for driver-quality examples
• Lowest recorded sale: $6,700
• Most recent sale: $37,000

Value Tiers:

• Project cars (like the one we’re discussing at $19,500): $11,000 – $27,000
  • This specific car at $19,500 is fairly priced for a complete roller needing drivetrain
• Original/driver-quality: $40,000 – $70,000
  • Recent comps range from $40k (original) to $70k (well-original)
• Restored/numbers-matching: $75,000+
• Highly modified/restomods: $100,000+ (one recently crossed Barrett-Jackson at $112k)

The Bottom Line: The $19,500 asking price for this specific 1971 Road Runner (project car, no motor/trans, solid CA body) sits at the lower end of the market spectrum, which is appropriate for its condition. Complete, running examples start around $40k+, with values climbing quickly for original 340 V8 cars and desirable color combinations.

You can browse current listings and recent sales here: https://classic.com/m/plymouth/road-runner/2nd-gen/

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