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    Offline fullboogie

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    Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « on: November 08, 2005 - 05:07:21 PM »
    New to the forum, so hello to everyone.

    Among many other hotrods over the years, I owned a '71 340 'Cuda for about 6 years. Sold it about 15 years ago, and have regretted it ever since. Every time I see a black 71, I cringe and wish I had it back. So, I'm in the process of looking into buying another one. Hardtop 4 spd. only, no 6's or Barracudas. Not looking for a show car, not looking for a rust heap. Something nice that I can put all my spare time and  money into, and have bouts of insomnia over my next mods.

    Any ideas where I can look? Hemmings of course has only mega-dollar restorations. Thanks for the input.
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #1 on: November 08, 2005 - 05:19:40 PM »
    You are asking for the most desireable E-Body. You will pay $$$ even for a rust bucket. Those cars bring top dollar on E-Bay too. There is always Mopar Collectors guide, but again, I would think you would be looking at big money cars. I don't mean to discourage you, but many of us have found happiness with other E-Bodies. I have a 70 Challenger that drives me to fits more often than I care to share, but it is an eye catcher, and it is fun to drive. Welcome aboard here. You will meet some great people if you stick around.

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #2 on: November 08, 2005 - 05:21:34 PM »
    Welcome to cc.com!!  Great place here!!  Hope you find what you're looking for . . . they are sweet cars!!  Good luck!! 
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    Offline Tropicalcats

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #3 on: November 08, 2005 - 05:24:56 PM »
    Welcome aboard and good luck on your quest. You'll be surprised what your going to find once you start looking. I found my 70 Challenger R/T on this board. I also did lot of searching on the net.

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #4 on: November 08, 2005 - 05:48:05 PM »
    Welcome to the board.  Good luck in your search.  The problem is everybody wants a '71 Cuda.
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    Offline Triple Black hemi

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #5 on: November 08, 2005 - 06:40:42 PM »
    Welcome to the board....They are out there....but like everyone already stated...your going to have to pay if you want a 71 cuda in todays market......but don't lose the faith........good luck in your search!


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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #6 on: November 08, 2005 - 06:43:45 PM »
    Welcome to the site and best of luck finding a '71 'Cuda that will fit your needs.
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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #7 on: November 08, 2005 - 09:58:43 PM »
    God speed on the cuda hunt. I hope you find one. I've done give'n up on getting a cuda, so that may make it a little easyer for you! lol
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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #8 on: November 09, 2005 - 07:28:38 AM »
    Welcome to the site, Fullboogie!  Stick around and enjoy the site. Sounds like you have excellent taste in cars...a black 71 cuda is my dream car also.   
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    Offline fullboogie

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #9 on: November 09, 2005 - 08:48:50 AM »
    I appreciate the comments so far.

    It's funny to hear that the 71 is the "most desirable E-body". When I owned my car in the mid-80's to early 90's, it was the stepchild of the E-bodies. Everyone wanted a '70, and tended to look down their noses at '71's with comments about the headlights, the "ugly" grill, etc. Nice to know it has grown in popularity, but I guess that's not going to help me in my purchase!

    Ok, so one more question - what kind of ballpark figure are we talking about for a driver in decent condition? $30K? $20k? Best place to look?
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    Offline HemiDog

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #10 on: November 09, 2005 - 03:45:18 PM »
    Welcome!

    I would say that depending on what your definition is of a decent driver is that you are on target with a $20,000 to $30,000 range.  A couple of years ago, I ran across a '71 that was very nice for about $24,000.  At that time, I didn't have that kind of money sitting around, so I opted to build my dream from one that need some serious help.
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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #11 on: November 09, 2005 - 03:47:41 PM »
    I have a 72 if your interested in one! pm me if you are!
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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #12 on: November 09, 2005 - 04:15:55 PM »
    I would say 20-30K for a decent driver is probably the going rate now. You are totally correct about this car being scoffed at in the past for it's grill and 4 headlights. My how times have changed(LOL).

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    Offline Sal-Chichon

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #13 on: November 10, 2005 - 10:20:55 AM »
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    Offline fullboogie

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    Re: Looking for 71 'Cuda to purchase
    « Reply #14 on: November 10, 2005 - 12:58:02 PM »
    Thanks Sal. Good website - but it's depressing to see a range from $54k to $750k. Somebody please kill me for selling mine in '91 for $5k with a spun main bearing.
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