Chrysler Royal/Valiant/Regal 1957-1966
R Series Valiants have galloped past $30,000 and we suspect that any outstanding, original car to reach the market might bring $40K.
If you want the R Series shape but at half the price, 1962-63 S Series are more common and remain steady in the $15-20,000 range.
Switch your interest to the longer, broader AP5-AP6 and cost drops even further. Basic 225 versions in good condition are around $15,000, with excellent six-cylinder Regals at $20-24,000.
These were the first Valiants offered as a station wagon or utility and those cost around the same as sedans.
V8 AP6s were Australia’s first ‘family supercar’ and authentic survivors cost $35-40,000. The Royal offers 1950s style for similar money to a Valiant.
Royal Sedan $18,650 [5]
R Series $35,000 [2]
S Series $19,125 [16]
AP5-AP6 $15,500 [33]
AP5-AP6 Regal $20,960 [8]
AP6 V8 $36,000 [2]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2019 Aussie Family Car Market Value Guide.
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