1971 Hemi RR goes for 100K+ on Barrett Jackson

[sdweatherman]

Incredibly nice 1971 Hemi RR 4-spd survivor went for $95K + $9500 buyers fee on Barrett Jackson today. Good to see some of our more collectible 4th Gen Plymouths getting a little respect. This one showed very nicely and only has 11K miles on the clock.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/applicat ... 21&aid=525

Has the same color scheme as my Sebring Plus, but has the upgraded A87 interior with bench seat. I noticed the carpet is black, which seems strange. Mine came with saddle brown carpet.

[Eric]

Well that resets HEMI prices. Owners of these cars seem to think they're worth much more than that now. I believe that car was not as much of a survivor as you might think though.

[71bird]

I agree with you Eric, when I see the hood spring painted body color, that means somebody did a crapy repaint, or something.

[ajcpaperboy]

I agree with you Eric, when I see the hood spring painted body color, that means somebody did a crapy repaint, or something.

Some hood springs were painted body color from the factory.

[71bird]

I hate it when I think I have have seen everything, and then a new one pops up showing something different.

[kenny]

first impression before reading post (looked at pics first) was " not all original" i still agree about hood pop up spring and what would be the code to order a bezel for your ebrake pedal only

[471Magnum]

Several things held that car back. The B-J bidding definitely responds better to bright colors, consoles and bucket seats. I think the lack of those features out weighed the survivor factor.

Regardless, to suggest a single B-J auction result is a good appraisal of a car's value is foolish. It's just a snap shot that indicates what two bidders were willing to offer that day.

Wrong venue for that car in my opinion.

[71rm23]

I would agree with Eric only as far as THIS car was concerned--the price was fairly accurate. I think other Hemi or Six Pack equipped cars more uniquely optioned will do better. And I do agree that Barrett is probably not the right venue for the 1971 Plymouth B-bodies. However, being as I knew of this car's existence AND inspected it in person over 10 years ago, I am pretty certain the claims about it being a survivor--when in reality it was questionable--hurt it. There were tell tale signs that it had work done to it. I was not at the auction, but suspect there was serious doubts as to the "Survivor" aspect. Which leads to other doubts usually! Hey, Eric, I am pretty certain I KNOW where that emergency brake came from!!

Jeff

[Eric]

I agree other HEMI cars would do better. Still, I don't think they're in the 150-200K range some owners seem to think they are. BUT we see so few of these cars change hands. Does anyone know what the petty blue car sold for a couple years ago, or the butterscotch sunroof car?
Jeff, you should find that new owner and demand your original parts back!

[71rm23]

Yes, most of the high dollar cars change hands secretly,with most people not aware. Are some worth $150k or more? Depends on how bad you want it. There are just a handful of what I would deem HIGHLY desirable 1971 B-bodies. Of course, what I think is desirable is probably way different than somebody else. I don't know what the actual prices were paid for the above cars. Most of those involved other cars for trade+cash. Eric, I already replaced the parts with NOS date code pieces--HOWEVER, I would love to have the original spare wheel and jack assembly back!

Jeff

[gary]

That is a Beauty! It's the same color as my GTX

[71Beeper]

If that color is GY8 then it is the same color as mine........too bad mine only got the mighty 318!!