what's a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner worth?

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A 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is typically worth **$35,000 to $65,000** for a well-restored, numbers-matching 383 V8 automatic example like this one, with our Classic.com market data showing an **average sale price of $52,630** for 2nd Generation Road Runners (1971-1974).

Here's how the market breaks down:

**Recent Comparable Sales:**
- **$37,000** - Feb 2026 (GAA Auctions) - Yellow, automatic, original & highly original
- **$39,000** - Feb 2026 (Hagerty) - Yellow automatic, 87k miles shown
- **$49,500** - Jan 2026 (Mecum Kissimmee) - Black, manual, 25k miles shown
- **$49,500** - Jan 2026 (Mecum) - Modified red, automatic
- **$40,999** - Mar 2026 (Bring a Trailer) - Modified purple, manual
- **$51,000** - Jul 2023 (GAA) - Green automatic, original

**Current Asking Prices:**
- **$39,999** - Blue automatic, 41k miles (Gearhead Classics)
- **$62,990** - Black manual, 25k miles (RTE 61 Classics)
- **$79,983** - Modified automatic (Ideal Classic Cars)

**About This Specific Example at $50,500:**
This Rallye Red Road Runner is well-positioned in the market. The numbers-matching 383/727 powertrain, factory A/C, documented original sheetmetal, and recent mechanical work (fresh trans rebuild, new wheels/tires, recored radiator) all support this price point. It's right in line with recent sales of similar condition cars.

The market for these has remained stable - they're solid investments that you can actually drive and enjoy! The 1971 model year is particularly desirable as it's the first year of the distinctive "fuselage" styling with the grille-mounted headlights.

Want me to track similar 1971 Road Runners for you, or compare this to other muscle cars from the era? You can also check out the full market data here: https://classic.com/m/plymouth/road-runner/2nd-gen/

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