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1971 Plymouth Cuda

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2026.

$151,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $137,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Plymouth Barracuda
Generation
Barracuda 1970 to 1974
Version
'Cuda
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
BS23N1B451564
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 79 comparable sales, 1% over its top.

Middle half of sales$57,750 to $136,000
Median$87,500
Sales behind it79Likely

From 79 sales of the Plymouth Barracuda 'Cuda (Barracuda 1970 to 1974) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $57,750 and $136,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Plymouth CudaMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$185,000
1971 Plymouth CudaMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$110,000
1971 Plymouth Cuda ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$130,000
1971 Plymouth CudaMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$145,000
1971 Plymouth CudaMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$150,000
1971 Plymouth Cuda CoupeMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$130,000
1971 PLYMOUTH 'CUDA CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$142,000
1971 PLYMOUTH 'CUDA CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$195,000