✦ Shifty Estimate
$127,100
- 12 months median
- $149K
- Market cap
- $82.9M · 652 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 8
- Original MSRP
- $4,000 · ▲ 3078% since
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1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda
1970 to 1971 · Coupe · Limited edition · 652 built
Price history
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Specifications
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V8, 7.0L
- Power
- 425 hp
- Torque
- 490 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,680 lb
- Production
- 652 units
- Original MSRP
- $4,000
- Designer
- John E. Herlitz
Common questions
How much does a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda cost?
A 1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda cost $4,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 8 have sold publicly at a median of $148,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $127,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $48,270 to $184,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $127,100. We rate confidence medium: 8 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda a good investment?
It has appreciated 3078% against its $4,000 list price. Only 652 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $30,000 to $550,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $250,000Aug 15, 2026
- $550,000Aug 14, 2026
- $121,000Jul 25, 2026In Violet
The Hemi 'Cuda coupe stands as the ultimate expression of American muscle car engineering. With only 652 built across 1970-1971, it's exponentially rarer than Camaros or Mustangs from the same era. The legendary 426 Hemi produced 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque, launching the lightweight E-body to 60 mph in five seconds and on to 140 mph. At $4,000—$1,000 more than a 383 'Cuda—the Hemi commanded serious money even when new. John Herlitz's aggressive styling perfectly matched the engine's brutal performance, creating an icon that defined the muscle car era. Today, Hemi 'Cudas are among the most coveted American collectibles, with pristine examples commanding six-figure sums. They represent the pinnacle of Detroit's horsepower wars, when manufacturers built street cars with genuine racing pedigree.