1970 hemi cuda

[stick100]

what would a 1970 hemi cuda matching numbers car with 9000 miles on the clock be worth ?
the car has been dry ish stored for 30 odd years and would need a full recomision and its still on a pink slip

[Matt Harper]

What is a 'full recommission'?

Bone stock and original - everything working, but in need of a restoration (rotisserie) - I'd estimate $75-90k.

Professionally restored to factory spec - think $120K+

I have a neighbor with a numbers matching 69 Charger Daytona 426 with similar miles. He reckons his is worth around a quarter of a million bucks - not that he'd ever part with it.

[AdeTuono]

stick100 said:

what would a 1970 hemi cuda matching numbers car with 9000 miles on the clock be worth ?
the car has been dry ish stored for 30 odd years and would need a full recomision and its still on a pink slip

Couple of hundred quid tops. I'll do you a favour and move it on, if you like.

[roscobbc]

Coupe or ragtop - what colour (some of the more bizarre colour fetch extra money) - potentially one of the most valuable 'period' muscle cars.

[Legacywr]

If it's the 'right' car easily 100k+ I would expect!

[Matt Harper]

roscobbc said:

Coupe or ragtop - what colour (some of the more bizarre colour fetch extra money) - potentially one of the most valuable 'period' muscle cars.

They only built 14 hemi convertibles in 1970, so that would be a very serious 'target car' for Mopar collectors. That said, they only made around 650 coupes, so still a rare and highly desirable vehicle.

Is there a specific car in mind here, or is this just a curious thought? If it's for real, I know a guy who pays big money for (unmolested) cars like this - wherever they are.

Here's one of his...


1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 dual-quad - #26 of 70 built.

[roscobbc]

Not exactly Hemi type values but in reality rarer than a Boss, had to let this go some years back. 500 or so made 71' 429 SCJ with factory 4.11 detroit locker.

[stick100]

paint work is oringnal its a coupe in black the engine would need a rebuild for the simple fact that it hasn't been started for 30 odd years so things like stem seals/water pump gaskets would be shot


so what people are saying is it would be a good buy

[Legacywr]

YES!

[Matt Harper]

How much is the seller asking for the car?
How confident are you that the numbers do match?

Sounds like you could really be onto something if the price to buy/potential sales value ratio works.

Goes without saying that the restoration needs to be done by an expert to realize it's total potential. That won't be cheap.

[malc350]

Sounds like a total windup to me. Someone who has a Hemi 'Cuda, one of the most desirable genuine US muscle cars of all time just happens to have one? A real one, complete, is easily over $100,000 needing full restoration.

In fact pretty much no matter what it costs to restore it will command mega money if restored properly.

This really sounds like nothing but someone yanking your cranks......!

The seller, of course, if the seller actually exists rather than being a made up entity, doesn't know how rare his car is or what it's worth then?

71 real Hemi Cuda here for sale at $350,000: http://www.cudaworld.com/adDetail.php?cat_id=10&am...


Convertible Hemi Cuda story: (only 11 made in 71 so pretty rare) http://money.cnn.com/2003/06/26/pf/autos/cuda/

Edited by malc350 on Thursday 5th July 20:34

[Matt Harper]

malc350 said:

Sounds like a total windup to me. Someone who has a Hemi 'Cuda, one of the most desirable genuine US muscle cars of all time just happens to have one? A real one, complete, is easily over $100,000 needing full restoration.

In fact pretty much no matter what it costs to restore it will command mega money if restored properly.

This really sounds like nothing but someone yanking your cranks......!

The seller, of course, if the seller actually exists rather than being a made up entity, doesn't know how rare his car is or what it's worth then?

71 real Hemi Cuda here for sale at $350,000: http://www.cudaworld.com/adDetail.php?cat_id=10&am...


Convertible Hemi Cuda story: (only 11 made in 71 so pretty rare) http://money.cnn.com/2003/06/26/pf/autos/cuda/

Edited by malc350 on Thursday 5th July 20:34

I was thinking the same, but didn't want to be presumptuous. You are a year off, based on what the OP has written about - and that makes a difference - 71 was the only year the 'Cuda was offered with twin headlights, which add to the rarity. Hence the frankly stupid 350k price tag.

[moparmick]

I would think that is a pre recession price tag. I've seen reasonable condition, original hemi cars for as low as 45,000 dollars but not Cudas though.
Mick

[Total loss]

Stick100, I have PM'd you.

Martin