Plymouth Cuda
1970–1974
Lowest price
US$5,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$132,000
Since 2020 · n=141
Highest price
US$3,300,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
144
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 144 lots
Based on 144 verified auction results
US$132,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+11.6%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 11.6% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$170,677
+29%
5-Year Forecast
US$185,637
+41%
Market scores
67
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Good
70
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$29,688+22%72 with · 57 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1970
−US$10,577-8%100 with · 41 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Plymouth Cuda market sits at a median of $132,000, up 11.6 percent over the past twelve months on a sample of 21 sales—a solid appreciation signal for a car classified as an appreciating classic. The broader dataset of 144 total tracked sales confirms the model has moved through the market regularly enough to establish consistent pricing momentum.
Liquidity remains moderate, with zero active listings at present and roughly two sales per month on average across the tracked period. This steady flow suggests buyers can reasonably expect to find examples for sale without extended search periods, though the lack of current inventory could briefly concentrate attention on available stock.
The Cuda commands high desirability and scores a 6 on the collectibility index, reflecting both its era appeal and the enthusiast demand that has kept examples moving. Without production-volume data available, the relative scarcity of specimens in top condition likely underpins its steady demand trajectory within the appreciating-classic tier.
The projection model points to $170,677 within three years—a 29.3 percent appreciation from the current median—with five-year guidance at $185,637, or 40.6 percent higher than today's levels. This base-case outlook sits on the momentum of the past year and the established collector appeal of the nameplate, though it assumes no major market disruption or category-wide sentiment shifts.
The HOLD signal reflects the car's current positioning: it is already appreciating at a healthy pace, and entry at today's prices aligns with the longer-term trend rather than offering exceptional value. For buyers seeking exposure to this market segment, fresh purchases at or near the current median are defensible on fundamentals rather than speculative timing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$132,000
- Annual appr. rate+11.6%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked144
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared144 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$1,070
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,510
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months27
- Sell-Through19%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$266,929
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,500 – US$3,300,000
- Total Sales Tracked144
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$57,000
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
Lime Green · automatic
US$36,000
Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026
Lime green with black stripes
US$84,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Orange · Automatic
US$121,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
In Violet · Manual
US$143,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Ivy Green · Automatic
US$203,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
True Blue · Automatic
US$132,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Ivy Green · Manual
US$41,800
mecum · 16 May 2026
Green · Automatic
US$121,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
Red · Automatic
US$121,000
mecum · 16 May 2026
In Violet · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.