Plymouth Cuda
1970–1974
Lowest price
US$5,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$132,000
Since 2020 · n=143
Highest price
US$3,300,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
146
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 146 lots
Based on 146 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$27,000+20%73 with · 58 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1970
−US$7,765-6%101 with · 42 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 is trading at a median of $132,000 in the current market, up 11.6% over the past twelve months—a solid appreciation signal that reflects sustained collector interest in the model.
Transaction volume has been steady, with 21 sales recorded in the past year and 146 tracked across the full historical dataset. This moderate liquidity profile suggests buyers and sellers should expect reasonable depth at auctions and dealer networks without the instant absorption typical of blue-chip American muscle cars.
Classified as an appreciating classic with a collectibility score of 6, the Cuda benefits from strong desirability fundamentals and the enduring appeal of Chrysler's pony-car platform. Without production-unit data on file, the relative scarcity of surviving examples—particularly well-preserved ones—continues to underpin collector demand.
The market is positioned for measured gains over the medium term. The base projection calls for appreciation to roughly $170,700 within three years, or about 29% from current levels, with further movement toward $185,600 over five years, representing cumulative appreciation of approximately 41%.
The HOLD signal reflects neither weakness nor urgency. Recent year-over-year performance is healthy rather than speculative, and the moderate liquidity environment suggests this remains a buy-and-hold play for collectors rather than a flip opportunity. Current owners have little reason to rush to market.
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 tracked146
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared146 (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 Months29
- Sell-Through20%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$264,230
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,500 – US$3,300,000
- Total Sales Tracked146
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$18,750
Bring a Trailer · 17 Aug 2026
yellow · 4-speed manual
US$121,000
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Alpine White · Automatic
US$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$121,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
In Violet · Manual
US$143,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Ivy Green · Automatic
US$84,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Orange · Automatic
US$106,700
mecum · 16 May 2026
Black · Manual
US$41,800
mecum · 16 May 2026
Green · Automatic
US$203,500
mecum · 16 May 2026
True Blue · Automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.