1972 Dodge Challenger Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Dodge Challenger has a current market value of $50,275 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 88 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2003 between $27,500 and $40,700. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 12 are listed for sale from $14,995 to $79,000.
Data: DriveIndex. 88 verified auction sales for the 1972 Dodge Challenger (87 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1972 Dodge Challenger Price History
The median 1972 Dodge Challenger sold for $39,600 in 2025, against $29,700 in 2012. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,600 | 5 |
| 2023 | $45,100 | 8 |
| 2022 | $38,500 | 9 |
| 2021 | $36,100 | 6 |
| 2019 | $30,800 | 8 |
| 2018 | $35,200 | 6 |
| 2017 | $31,350 | 4 |
| 2016 | $31,075 | 8 |
| 2015 | $33,000 | 5 |
| 2014 | $24,200 | 6 |
| 2013 | $28,600 | 7 |
| 2012 | $29,700 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Dodge Challenger Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $51,700 | — | Manual |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $46,200 | 62,447 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $39,600 | 402 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $41,800 | 7,775 mi | Automatic |
| May 2, 2025 | $20,000 | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2025 | $35,200 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2025 | $57,200 | 83,445 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $19,000 | 84,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $31,900 | 60,807 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $28,600 | — | Automatic |
| May 18, 2023 | $49,500 | 60,121 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 15, 2023 | $44,000 | 29,118 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $44,000 | 95,837 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $47,355 | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | $33,000 | — | — |
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How much is a 1972 Dodge Challenger worth?
A 1972 Dodge Challenger is worth approximately $50,275 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 88 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $27,500 and $40,700; the full verified range is $11,275 to $74,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Dodge Challenger cost new?
The 1972 Dodge Challenger carried an original MSRP of $2,790. Verified examples now trade around $50,275.
How much has the 1972 Dodge Challenger depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Dodge Challenger is worth about 1702% more than its original MSRP of $2,790, with verified examples now trading around $50,275. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Dodge Challenger sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 88 1972 Dodge Challenger sales in total.
Are 1972 Dodge Challenger sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1972 Dodge Challenger. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1972 Dodge Challenger?
DriveIndex lists 12 1972 Dodge Challenger for sale, priced from $14,995 to $79,000 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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