Plymouth Barracuda

1970 to 1974 · Coupe

A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda cost $2,764 new. Over the past 12 months, 26 have sold publicly at a median of $70,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $77,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $33,000 to $242,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$77,400

High confidence · $35K to $116K

16.9% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $70,000
Sales · 12 mo: 26
Original MSRP: $2,764Up 2700% since new

Collectible

Sold$105,038 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1970 Plymouth Barracuda sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$105,038 · Lime green

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16 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $70kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1970 Plymouth Barracuda sales with photographs

Sold $34,599

1970 · Rallye Red · 81,983 mi

Oct 2, 2026 · Hemmings

Sold $82,500

1972 · SUBLIME GREEN

Jun 27, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $73,700

1970 · In-Violet

May 14, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $33,000

1970 · Lime Green Metallic (FF4) · 4,000 mi

May 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $89,100

1971 · Green

Apr 11, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $71,500

1974 · Destroyer Gray

Apr 11, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Other Barracuda generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 3.2L
Power: 230 hp
Torque: 320 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8 s
Top speed: 115 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $2,764

Common questions

How much does a Plymouth Barracuda cost?

What is a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $77,400, down 16.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 26 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Plymouth Barracuda a good investment?

It has appreciated 2700% against its $2,764 list price. Values are down 16.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $33,000 to $242,000, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Plymouth Barracuda sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$105,038Oct 3, 2026Lime green
$34,599Oct 2, 2026Rallye Red · 81,983 mi
$82,500Jun 27, 2026SUBLIME GREEN

About the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The second-generation Barracuda marked Plymouth's serious entry into the pony car wars, sharing the E-body platform with the Challenger but maintaining its own aggressive identity. Built from 1970-1974, these 'Cudas offered everything from the economical 225 Slant Six to the legendary 440 Six Pack and ultra-rare 426 Hemi. The base models, typically equipped with small-block V8s like the 318 or 340, provide an accessible entry point into E-body ownership while still delivering that unmistakable muscle car stance. Designer John Herlitz's work created one of the era's most distinctive profiles, with its dramatic fastback roofline and aggressive front end. While Hemi and Six Pack cars command astronomical prices, well-preserved base models have steadily appreciated as collectors recognize their potential. The 1970-71 models are particularly sought after, representing the peak of the muscle car era before emissions regulations began neutering performance.