The Hellcat has long been marketed as a high-performance muscle car with collector appeal. But as more “Last Call” editions flood the resale market, the promise of strong long-term value is unraveling. Once considered modern classics in the making, these cars are now being resold at steep losses—despite pristine condition and low mileage.
Much of the enthusiasm surrounding these models stemmed from Dodge’s positioning of the Last Call versions as end-of-an-era performance icons. But that positioning may have backfired. Too many were produced, and their high MSRP prices have become a barrier as the secondary market becomes saturated with low-use examples.
Low-Mileage Listings Fall Short of Original Msrp
The latest example to draw attention was listed on Bring a Trailer and showed just 646 miles on the odometer. Purchased in February 2024 for $90,952, it had been kept in a climate-controlled garage and retained its factory specs—aside from tinted windows. The car sold for $73,000, despite a pitch-black exterior, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, and a near-new cabin featuring black Laguna leather and a suede headliner.
Earlier in the same week, another Hellcat Jailbreak with only 34 miles sold for $88,000—still well below MSRP. These transactions highlight a growing trend where used models, even in flawless condition, are failing to retain their original value.
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Collectors Misread the Market
The sharp drop in prices comes as a surprise to many who bought these vehicles expecting them to become collectibles. Dodge marketed the Last Call series as special, final-edition versions of the Challenger, which helped fuel speculative buying. Many owners kept their cars in storage, hoping for appreciation.
That strategy now appears to be collapsing. According to Carscoops, “the market is now heavily favoring those shopping for a low-mileage, used example,” not the original buyers who paid full price. The collector narrative has been undermined by sheer volume and lack of real scarcity.
Oversupply Threatens Further Depreciation
Sellers who once hoped to flip their Hellcats for profit may now find themselves under pressure to list before prices fall further. The more models appear on the used market, the more likely values will continue to slide.
The $73,000 example offered the full Hellcat package—717 horsepower from a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Despite its factory-fresh features, the vehicle failed to command premium resale interest.
As Carscoops reports, “the more that come up for sale at once, the harder prices are likely to fall.” This wave of resale listings could trigger a cascade effect, where owners rush to exit before the bottom drops out. For now, the winners appear to be used buyers, not the enthusiasts who bought in early.
