Need input - 71 Cuda WIW

[Fish Tale]

Hello,
I am interested in a 71 Cuda but wanted to know it's value before going any further.

It's a 383, auto (not original) w/ console, A/C (currently not working properly), original interior (only some minor paint touch ups), rally dash, and vinyl top.  Has had only a repaint.  Has door dings here and there.  No signs of rust maybe just a hint under the vinyl top near bottom of rear window.  Everything else is in good condition for being original.  Runs nice.  Has fender tag and build sheet. Basically almost a "survivor" car.

What would you guys value this 71 Cuda in this condition?  Thank you for your time.

[anlauto]

$35K

[Fish Tale]

The Cuda that I am considering is very similar to the condition of this Cuda (see link below) - low mileage, mostly original, etc.

http://carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=78871

Is this one reasonably valued per the asking price?

[AARTA340]

The one you have posted sold a few months ago on Ebay. There were some things not fully disclosed by the original seller, and if memory is correct it was the replaced transmission. The new owner has listed it quite correctly from what it was on Ebay. As far as price, I believe he is into it more than his firm price listed. and just trying to recoup his outlay.

In my opinion, the car may be slightly overpriced from what the market will bare. The engine area needs some much overlooked detailing (dirty). I would be a buyer at 40K, maybe a little more. Paint appears a little dull on the outside, only a personal inspection would clear that up. It is a very nice car, but the repaint has to be factored in. No matter how you look at it, it is a nice car , but they made lots of 383 cars and the ones with this many options are not all that rare.   

The Cuda that I am considering is very similar to the condition of this Cuda (see link below) - low mileage, mostly original, etc.

http://carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=78871

Is this one reasonably valued per the asking price?

[Beekeeper]

Hello,
I am interested in a 71 Cuda but wanted to know it's value before going any further.

It's a 383, auto (not original) w/ console, A/C (currently not working properly), original interior (only some minor paint touch ups), rally dash, and vinyl top.  Has had only a repaint.  Has door dings here and there.  No signs of rust maybe just a hint under the vinyl top near bottom of rear window.  Everything else is in good condition for being original.  Runs nice.  Has fender tag and build sheet. Basically almost a "survivor" car.

What would you guys value this 71 Cuda in this condition?  Thank you for your time.

This is one of the cars I plan to own someday so periodically, I get the bug to search them just to get an idea of current values. I typically only find these cars in two states of condition; 1) fully restored 70k and up or 2)ratty, barely or not drivable in need of major restoration and those cars don't sell for less than 25-30k. I don't see a lot in between for some reason.

When I'm ready to pull the trigger, I'm thinking of saving my dough and buying one already done. Cheaper in the long run most times.

If I could pick up the car you describe for 35k, I think I'd do it. These things aren't getting cheaper. The guys who have them are holding onto them. The fact that it has no rust is huge in my opinion.

I had this discussion in here before on these cars. A lot of folks then thought the value of a restored numbers matching 71 Cuda 4 speed was around 35k. That may be but no one is selling them at that price. I've been looking on and off for two years.

[TelisSE440]

Alan said a price of 35 k,  I think you should search a car about that money to this condition, except EBay there is Graigslist, which you can find a lot more cars. But instinct doesn't lie... a complete car would save you on the long run if you inspect it well and find it's ok.

[Fish Tale]

So based on what I have read so far, a 71 Cuda similar to the one posted (cars_online) should run between 35k and 45k depending on it's condition...fair to say?

[Beekeeper]

So based on what I have read so far, a 71 Cuda similar to the one posted (cars_online) should run between 35k and 45k depending on it's condition...fair to say?

Other folks in here may disagree with me but value is really hard to say on these particular cars. The problem is many have been fully restored and fetch huge dollars, 70k plus. There are a few that are pretty rough in need of major restoration and recently, I have seen them on eBay, bidding in high teens, and not even hit the reserve so the sellers obviously think the cars are worth a lot even in bad condition. You just don't see a lot of driver quality cars on the market so how do you determine value on something that is not regularly selling?

A couple years ago, I chimed in on one of these posts on this forum and many people were claiming the value of a rotisserie rostored numbers matching 1971 340 4 speed Cuda was about 35k. I told them to show me one so I could buy it. All I got was 'they're out there.' I've been looking and still haven't found that deal. They are like unicorns....we all heard of them but no one has actually seen one.

If you like what you see, I'd buy it at 35k, especially if it's a real Cuda. These cars are becoming toys for the rich. If you don't pull the trigger, you'll pay more later or join the 'I should have' crowd. Years after having it, you will probably not fret about what you paid and you'll be glad you took the risk.

Just my two cents