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, having gained 11.6% over the past twelve months—a steady upward trajectory consistent with its appreciating-classic status.
Recent transaction volume remains modest but meaningful; twenty-one sales over the last year from a tracked universe of 146 total transactions underscore moderate liquidity. This sample size suggests that while buyers and sellers can find counterparties, the market is neither saturated nor illiquid, typical of desirable muscle-car-era collectibles.
As a Collectible-tier vehicle with high desirability, the Cuda benefits from its blend of brute-force styling, era significance, and limited production window—factors that consistently support premium pricing within the pony-car segment. Condition and originality, along with engine configuration, are primary drivers of individual car valuations within the model range.
The three-year base projection points to $170,677, representing potential appreciation of 29.3% from current levels. Over five years, the median could reach $185,637, reflecting cumulative gains of 40.6%—consistent with long-term classic-car inflation and steady collector demand.
The HOLD signal reflects confidence in the underlying trend without urgency to buy at current prices. With zero active listings tracked, buyers seeking immediate acquisition may face tighter inventory, though the moderate liquidity profile suggests opportunities emerge regularly for patient participants.
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.