In the pantheon of American V8s, the 426 Hemi already has a special place. And the few times that Chrysler decided to drop one of these race engines in a handling-optimised B-body chassis—a tough breed of muscle cars were out. Here are 15 muscle cars rare enough to make collectors drool.

1966 Dodge Charger Hemi

This Charger came with a 426 Hemi engine and 425 horses. It wasn’t just a beauty; it could hit 60 mph in less than 6 seconds—a big deal back then. These days, it can fetch upwards of $150,000 at auction. And if you think the rear bucket seats were just for show, think again—comfort meets speed.

1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi Convertible

Finding a convertible 1968 Hemi-powered Road Runner is very difficult. You’ll need luck and a six-figure bank account to even think about owning one today, with auction prices above $1 million. It was a lightweight drop-top had no problem scorching the quarter-mile in a mere 13 seconds and could achieve a top speed shy of 140mph.

1967 Plymouth GTX Hemi

Just 733 of “The Gentleman’s Muscle Car” were built with the Hemi engine, making the sleek cruiser a rarity among Mopar enthusiasts. It took 5.8 seconds to hit 60mph from a standstill and effortlessly ran the quarter-mile below 14. If you want to grab one today, be prepared to drop around $200,000.

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertible

Speaking of ultra-rare muscle cars, the only two 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertibles ever produced personify rareness. This car isn’t just hard to find—it’s almost impossible. Imagine cruising down the boulevard with a 426 Hemi roaring from the engine bay. It’s the dream car that just two lucky owners ever had the pleasure of it.

1969 Plymouth GTX Hemi Convertible

The Hemi GTX was an open-air monster with serious numbers to go with its looks, acing 0-60 mph in 6 seconds flat—every collector hopes of keeping one of these cars with a production run of 11. Current costs can soar over $1.3 million at auctions. Finding one is a feat you’re unlikely to achieve.

1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertible

The beast came with a top-down option. If you thought the GTX was special, the 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertible takes things to another level. All the 10 units were fast as fast can be, and the Hemi gave it sub-14-second quarter-mile times. Auction prices for this beauty hover around $1 million.

1971 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi

The muscle car era was fading when Road Runner hit the showrooms. But the car wasn’t going out without putting up a fight. This bird was flying at a top speed, nudging above 140 mph. Costs for one in mint condition? More than $500,000. Unlike its animated namesake, this car was all business.

1966 Plymouth Satellite Hemi

One of the first cars to offer the iconic 426 Hemi motor, the 1966 Plymouth Satellite set the stage for many more Mopar muscle legends. It is a prime example of raw power packaged in a peak 60s design. Only 503 were made with the Hemi engine, which makes it a unique find for people. 

1970 Plymouth Superbird Hemi

With its towering rear wing, the 1970 Superbird was luxury. Built for NASCAR, this car dominated the tracks with drivers like Richard Petty behind the wheel. If you want one today, shell out over $1.5 million at auction. It’s also starred in movies like Cars—”The King” is based on this legendary vehicle!

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Hemi

This car was a speed machine, breaking the 200 mph barrier in NASCAR and even winning the Talladega 500 in 1969. A paltry 70 homologation units were produced, so over 50 years later, they are challenging to find. Its aerodynamic shape and race-ready engineering make it a special one, combining racer numbers with scarcity.

1969 Dodge Super Bee Hemi

The Super Bee was all about affordable performance. These days, affordability is no longer associated with this muscle car because it regularly fetches north of $150,000 in auctions due to its limited production run of 166 units. On the other hand, the ones that still retain their original paint are priced even higher.

1971 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi

The 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi may have been one of the last real muscle cars, but it went out with a bang. A paltry 63 of these monsters were fitted with the 426 Hemi engine. It was a final-year Hemi B-Body, which is a must-have for serious Mopar enthusiasts.

1970 Plymouth GTX Hemi

This sleek and stylish muscle car used to scorch the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds in 1970 when it came out. Plymouth bestowed 44 iconic vehicles with the 426 Hemi, making this ferocious machine few and far between. It’s no wonder collectors spend over $300,000 for having one in their garages. 

1967 Dodge Coronet WO23 Hemi Super Stock

If you want this road rocket in your collection, you’ll need around $400,000. The Coronet was made for the drag strip as a factory-built race car. It was a monstrous car, ready to leave other options in the dust right off the line. The Dodge Coronet WO23 was setting quarter-mile times in the 10-second range! 

1968 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Hemi

If the previous Coronet was too expensive, check out the Super Bee version, which also rocks a Hemi. Half the price of the Super Stock at $200,000—this car was introduced in 1968 as a budget muscle car. It was a hit with drag racers, thanks to its ability to cover the quarter-mile in 13.5 seconds.