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One of the last Detroit automakers to enter the pony car game was the Chrysler E-body series (including the Dodge Challenger and the Plymouth Barracuda). They made their introduction over five years after the first Mustang was released. The Challenger, in similar fashion to Ford and Chevrolet, was based on a stretched, compact vehicle (in this case, the Dart). The new pony car was emblazoned with bumblebee stripes and offered them with a full array of options and nearly any engine Chrysler built, including the legendary Hemi.
The Challenger was new for 1970 and received only minor changes for 1971. A convertible version of the Challenger was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500. This would be Dodge's last factory convertible until the mid-1980s. After 1971, the Hemi was no longer available.
The Challenger R/T models were outfitted with high back bucket seats, heavy duty brakes, an R/T handling package, and G70x14 raised white letter tires. They carried a base price of $3,273 while the Hemi option raised to price by an additional $892. In total, just 70 examples were built with the HEMI option, including 58 four-speeds and it is believed that just 49 are known to exist.
This HEMI Challenger R/T model has just 64,000 miles and is one of just six surviving examples with black exterior paint. This is the sole example known to still wears its original factory finish. It is equipped with its original numbers-matching drivetrain, including the engine, transmission, and rear end. It is equipped with the A-34 Trak-Pak option, which includes a 3.54:1 Sure-Grip limited slip differential and a Dana 60 8¾-inch rear axle. It has its original interior, glass, seats, headliner and carpeting. The engine was rebuilt in 2003, and several of the mechanical components have also received service.
This car was purchased in 1971 by the owner of a speed shop in Joplin, Missouri. The car was used as his daily river and kept it on display in front of the shop to help attract business. Another owner - Susan Willey of Ohio - purchased the car in 1979. Willey raced the car at local race tracks and worked on the car herself. She maintained the car until selling it in 1993. The current owners have stored the car in climate-friendly Arizona.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Scottsdale auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. Bidding reached $220,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
The Challenger was new for 1970 and received only minor changes for 1971. A convertible version of the Challenger was chosen to pace the Indianapolis 500. This would be Dodge's last factory convertible until the mid-1980s. After 1971, the Hemi was no longer available.
The Challenger R/T models were outfitted with high back bucket seats, heavy duty brakes, an R/T handling package, and G70x14 raised white letter tires. They carried a base price of $3,273 while the Hemi option raised to price by an additional $892. In total, just 70 examples were built with the HEMI option, including 58 four-speeds and it is believed that just 49 are known to exist.
This HEMI Challenger R/T model has just 64,000 miles and is one of just six surviving examples with black exterior paint. This is the sole example known to still wears its original factory finish. It is equipped with its original numbers-matching drivetrain, including the engine, transmission, and rear end. It is equipped with the A-34 Trak-Pak option, which includes a 3.54:1 Sure-Grip limited slip differential and a Dana 60 8¾-inch rear axle. It has its original interior, glass, seats, headliner and carpeting. The engine was rebuilt in 2003, and several of the mechanical components have also received service.
This car was purchased in 1971 by the owner of a speed shop in Joplin, Missouri. The car was used as his daily river and kept it on display in front of the shop to help attract business. Another owner - Susan Willey of Ohio - purchased the car in 1979. Willey raced the car at local race tracks and worked on the car herself. She maintained the car until selling it in 1993. The current owners have stored the car in climate-friendly Arizona.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at the Scottsdale auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $225,000 - $275,000. Bidding reached $220,000 but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
Lot was not sold
2013 RM Auctions - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $200,000
1971 Dodge Challenger Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Dodge Challenger
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Chassis#: js23v1b300706 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Chassis#: jh27g1b300645 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: JH27H1B211147 Sold for USD$59,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Chassis#: jh27g1b335996 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T Chassis#: JS23V1B113383 Sold for USD$95,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 DODGE HEMI CHALLENGER Chassis#: JS23R1B108805 Sold for USD$128,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Chassis#: jh27h1b373325 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Chassis#: js23h1b398425 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible Chassis#: jh27g1b396875 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Chassis#: js23n1b193978 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Chassis#: jh23g1b229003 Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1971 Dodge Challenger Chassis#: js23h1b150507 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T Chassis#: JS23N1B187160 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: JH23G1B181472 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 DODGE HEMI CHALLENGER CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION Chassis#: JH27G1B175422 Sold for USD$105,600 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 DODGE CHALLENGER CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: JH27G1B140633 Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 DODGE HEMI CHALLENGER RE-CREATION Chassis#: JH23G1B102281 Sold for USD$95,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T Sold for USD$115,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Sold for USD$93,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Dodge Challengers That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Dodge Challenger's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | jh27g1b396875 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $52,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 |
1971 Dodge Challenger Custom | js23n1b177334 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | ||
1971 Dodge Challenger | jh23l1b296118 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $45,000 | ||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T | js23n1b179534 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $60,000 | ||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $57,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $77,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $67,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $80,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $78,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Hemi Convertible | JH27GIBI175422 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Resto Mod | 2022 GAA : February 2022 | $120,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $67,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2020 Mecum : Houston | $80,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $120,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T Sunroof | 2020 Mecum : Indy | ||||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $50,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T | JS23R1B324673 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | $420,000 | ||
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $550,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1971 Dodge Challenger | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $19,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $50,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Resto Mod | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $70,000 | $100,000 | $115,000 | |
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $275,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $50,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $260,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $75,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $50,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Louisville | $45,000 | |||
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T | 2018 Mecum : Portland | $40,000 |
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