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[Chevytwonova]

Hello everyone I know nothing about plymouth or challengers I actually own a 68 Nova currently.  The reason I am on the board is because I have access to a pretty much garage kept 73 Cuda special. All numbers matching engine and tranny that is in excellent shape.  Can someone help me what the value of something like this might be? The car is from a family member who has had it for years. 

I can post VIN number if you would like

I look forward to your input thanks everyone!

[70chall440]

I am interested in what you mean "73 Cuda Special"...

Please post the VIN, fender tag and any other pictures you can get. I cannot say the members here will be able to tell you what you want to hear, but it will be realty based. 72, 73 & 74 Ebodies (Barracuda, Cuda and Challenger) are beginning to come into their own but they have yet to reach 70 and 71 values; probably will never reach that.

What is the nature of your inquiry? Is this car coming up to be sold or is this just an "FYI" exercise? 

[Chevytwonova]

Thank you for the Reply. 

Please see the attachment of the door tag.  I am waiting on the photos from my uncle at the moment.

once i get more photo's I will sure post them. 


The nature of the inquiry is I am looking at what i should pay for this car if I plan keep it for awhile or if i decide to sell it down the road for a profit.

[turbostang7]

I think he means special because the vin says Barracuda Special. the BS only indicates that it is a 'Cuda not a Barracuda.
Pictures of the actual car will help with a more accurate valuation on it. Common rust area pictures etc. If there is a fender tag it will let everyone know what options this car had and that can change value by quite a bit.

[Chevytwonova]

Here are 2 more pictures the car has no rust I am working on getting the fender tag picture.

[js29no]

Looks good, standard or auto? Red is A good color on A cuda.   

[Chevytwonova]

Here is the fender tag everyone!

[Chevytwonova]

Here is the Decode hopefully this helps with the valuation thanks guys!

BS23:
Plymouth Barracuda
Special, 'Cuda
2 Door Hardtop

H3B: 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1973
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

337110:   Sequence number

E55:    340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hp
D13:    3 Speed Manual Transmission-Floor Shift
FE5:    Bright Red Exterior Color
A6X9:    Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
000:    Full Door Panels
129:    Build Date: January 29
202538:   Order number

V1X:    Full Vinyl Top, Black
U:    USA Specifications
B41:    Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16:    Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56:    Bucket Seats
J52:    Inside Hood Release

J54:    Sport Hood
L25:    Trunk Lamp
L31:    Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:    Roof drip rail moldings
M25:    Wide sill moldings
M31:    Belt Moldings

M88:    Decklid Moldings Treatment
N41:    Dual Exhaust
N42:    Chrome Exhaust Tips
R11:    Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V6X:    Longitudinal Stripes, Black

FN2:    Unknown

[dfrazz]

I didn't know they still were making a 3 spd manual in '73.  If you can verify the engine and trans match that would help.  Also, need pics of interior, trunk, undercarriage, rockers, dutchman panel to verify any rust.  If all this checks out it looks like a nice car, but nothing exceptional and its a '73 so I would say mid-20's.

[70chall440]

Nice car, looks to be a survivor which would be a good thing.

I am very sure you could get a 3 spd in 73 as I had a 74 Roadrunner that was a factory 3 spd (but not for long after I got it)

[Chevytwonova]

My uncle was the 2nd owner of this car so i know the engine and tranny are numbers matching 100%. 

Has been in garage with heat all its life NEVER OUTSIDE. 

[turbostang7]

I would agree with the above, if everything checks out and no rust mid to low 20s

[70chall440]

Normally I am one of the cheap ones on here, however I would say that if this car is solid and has good paper (clear linage of ownership, documentation, etc) I am thinking more than stated here; I would say perhaps high 20's and perhaps a little more with the right buyer. This is based on a clean car w/o major issues and cleaned up well. I cannot imagine they made a lot of 340 cars with a 3 speed that remain today. I am last guy to praise stock, but if it made it this far in stock condition then it should be viewed as a survivor and sold as such. Of course there are a lot of variables here which we on this forum cannot ascertain without personally inspecting the car, but I think it is worth saying.

[jimynick]

Welcome to the site from      I'll stay out of the guessing game, but I will say that I think you've got a pretty nice car there- it being a 73 be-damned! You're about 75% (based on the car being overall as nice as the pics show) on the way to having a nice example of the genre. If your Chevy-ness overcomes you, there'll be no problem selling it to someone who'll cherish it. Good luck either way. 

[7212Mopar]

Am I reading the door jamb label Correctly? It says the car weight 4615 lbs.that is a few hundred pounds more than the new Challenger. Nice car BTW.