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From the mid-1960's until the close of that decade, automobiles became lighter, more compact, and more powerful. Auto manufacturers continued to compete against one another for drag-strip supremacy. As government regulations and safety concerns increased, the muscle car era began to decline rapidly.
Many of these ultimate high-performance muscle cars were built to satisfy homologation requirements. Others were built just to have the fastest machine on the road. The Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda is an example of one of the fiercest and most powerful vehicle ever constructed for the roadway. It was derived from the lesser Barracuda's which began in the mid-1960's. It was built atop the 'E' body platform and was restyled in 1970 by John Herlitz, making it longer, wider, and lower. The 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8 was capable of producing an astonishing 425 horsepower. Matted to a four-speed manual 833 transmission, this was the ultimate muscle car of its day.
This 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible with black paint and orange billboards was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA where it was expected to sell between $180,000-$220,000. It came equipped from the factory with power windows, power brakes, power steering, Rally instrument cluster, rim blow steering wheel, bucket seats, AM/FM cassette radio, and driving lights. It has a Dana '60' rear end and the 426 cu in engine. It is one of just 374 'Cda Convertibles built in 1971. On auction day bidding reached $165,000 which was not high enough to satisfy reserve. The vehicle was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
Many of these ultimate high-performance muscle cars were built to satisfy homologation requirements. Others were built just to have the fastest machine on the road. The Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda is an example of one of the fiercest and most powerful vehicle ever constructed for the roadway. It was derived from the lesser Barracuda's which began in the mid-1960's. It was built atop the 'E' body platform and was restyled in 1970 by John Herlitz, making it longer, wider, and lower. The 426 cubic-inch Hemi V8 was capable of producing an astonishing 425 horsepower. Matted to a four-speed manual 833 transmission, this was the ultimate muscle car of its day.
This 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible with black paint and orange billboards was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA where it was expected to sell between $180,000-$220,000. It came equipped from the factory with power windows, power brakes, power steering, Rally instrument cluster, rim blow steering wheel, bucket seats, AM/FM cassette radio, and driving lights. It has a Dana '60' rear end and the 426 cu in engine. It is one of just 374 'Cda Convertibles built in 1971. On auction day bidding reached $165,000 which was not high enough to satisfy reserve. The vehicle was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $220,000
Lot was not sold
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23n1b134990 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27h1b206291 Sold for USD$352,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v1b197934 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Coupe Chassis#: bs23v1b264783 Sold for USD$236,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 PLYMOUTH CUDA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BS27H1B168759 Sold for USD$220,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA Chassis#: BS23R1B347550 Sold for USD$577,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Chassis#: bh27g1b271729 Sold for USD$129,250 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r1b202804 Sold for USD$396,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v1b334124 Sold for USD$231,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Chassis#: bh23g1b199909 Sold for USD$42,900 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Sold for USD$170,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r1b227275 Sold for USD$660,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27n1b265261 Sold for USD$118,250 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27n1b402063 Sold for USD$137,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27n1b268398 Sold for USD$239,250 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r1b402076 Sold for USD$357,500 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner Chassis#: rm23r1g219812 Sold for USD$550,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23h1b265202 Sold for USD$82,500 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Chassis#: bh23g1b435043 Sold for USD$137,500 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1971 PLYMOUTH CUDA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BS27N1B411026 Sold for USD$123,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach |
Plymouth Barracudas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Plymouth Barracuda's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1971 Plymouth Cuda 440-6 | BS23V1B138119 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Custom | bh23l1b224117 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $90,000 | ||
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible | bh27g1b242227 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $150,000 | $225,000 | $235,000 |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $160,000 | $250,000 | $275,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $130,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $900,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Dallas | $160,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $4,800,000 | $5,750,000 | $6,500,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $375,000 | $600,000 | $700,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $550,000 | $750,000 | $1,000,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Houston | $130,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $55,000 | |||
1971 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA COUPE | BS23R1B388308 | 2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | ||||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $325,000 | $500,000 | $700,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $400,000 | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $105,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $45,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $700,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,300,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $45,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda 440-6 Convertible | BS27V1B255342 | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |||
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | BS23R1B187117 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Coupe Frankencuda | BH23G1B271755 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1971 Plymouth Barracuda | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $75,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Coupe | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | $700,000 | |||
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $210,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1971 Plymouth Cuda | 2018 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic | $80,000 |
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