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Plymouth Cuda

1970–1974

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  • 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

Plymouth Cuda

Based on 144 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked144
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared144 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$1,070
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,510
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$57,000

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

  • US$36,000

    Bring a Trailer · 26 Jul 2026

  • US$84,700

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$143,000

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$203,500

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$132,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$41,800

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.