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1978 Dodge Lil Red Express Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 26, 2024.

$58,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $53,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Dodge Li'l Red Express and Warlock
Generation
Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979)
Version
Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
D13BS8J512212
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 19 comparable sales, 77% over its top.

Middle half of sales$22,605 to $30,000
Median$26,000
Sales behind it19Likely

From 19 sales of the Dodge Li'l Red Express and Warlock (1976 to 1979) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,605 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Dodge Li’l Red ExpressBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$34,000
1978 Dodge Lil Red Express PickupMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$9,450
1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express PickupMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$15,000
1979 Dodge Li’l Red ExpressBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$23,850
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$26,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$30,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$24,000
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express PickupMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$26,000