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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026.

$3,300,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,000,000, 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
Hemi 'Cuda
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
BS27R1B126869
Condition
Excellent (2)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 11 comparable sales, 892% over its top.

Middle half of sales$177,500 to $302,500
Median$210,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Plymouth Barracuda Hemi 'Cuda (Barracuda 1970 to 1974) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $177,500 and $302,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Plymouth Hemi ’CudaBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$252,000
5.7L Hemi–Powered 1970 Plymouth BarracudaBring a Trailer, June 12, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 12, 2025$91,440
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI 'CUDABarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$175,000
1971 Plymouth Hemi CudaMecum, Jan. 18, 2025MecumJan. 18, 2025$450,000
1970 Plymouth Hemi CudaMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$180,000
528 Hemi–Powered 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2026$105,038
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI 'CUDABarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$210,000
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI 'CUDA FORMERLY OWNED BY NICOLAS CAGEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2025$275,000