
Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible
1970 to 1971 · Convertible · Limited edition · 21 built
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- Median · 12 mo
- $131,350
- Sales · 12 mo
- 2
- Market cap
- $1.32M · 21 built
- Original MSRP
- $4,200Up 1393% since new
The market
Latest results


Sold $90,000

Sold $110,000
Every Cuda
| Hemi Cuda Convertible1970 to 1971 | 340 Cuda1970 to 1974 | Hemi Cuda1970 to 1971 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $62,700Low confidence | $42,900Low confidence | $127,100 |
| Sold median | $100,0004 sales | Too few sales to call2 sales | $113,8508 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None |
Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: 383 Cuda, 440 Six Pack Cuda.
Specifications
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V8, 7.0L
- Power
- 425 hp
- Torque
- 490 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.2 s
- Top speed
- 138 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,720 lb
- Production
- 21 built
- Original MSRP
- $4,200
- Designer
- John E. Herlitz
Common questions
How much does a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible cost?
A 1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible cost $4,200 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $131,350. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $62,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $47,025 to $78,375, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $62,700. That sits below the $131,350 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
Is a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible a good investment?
It has appreciated 1393% against its $4,200 list price. Only 21 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $62,700 to $200,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible have sold?
Shifty has 4 public sales of the Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible on file. The earliest was on Apr 14, 2025.
What has a Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $62,700May 14, 2026Vitamin C Orange
- $200,000Nov 7, 2025Ivy Green Metallic · 30,002 mi
- $90,000Apr 14, 2025Custom Orange Metallic · 67,609 mi
About the 1970 Plymouth Cuda Hemi Cuda Convertible
The Hemi 'Cuda Convertible represents the absolute pinnacle of muscle car collecting, only 21 were built across 1970-1971, making it rarer than most Ferraris. The legendary 426 Hemi produced 425 horsepower, launching this topless missile to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and on to 138 mph. At $4,200 new, it cost nearly twice as much as a base 'Cuda, explaining the minuscule production numbers. These cars were built for wealthy enthusiasts who wanted the ultimate combination of performance and style. Today, Hemi 'Cuda Convertibles are among the most valuable American muscle cars, routinely selling for seven figures at auction. The combination of legendary Hemi power, stunning E-body styling, and extreme rarity makes these cars the holy grail for serious muscle car collectors.






