70 T/A , auto or 70 383 4spd Cuda, all matching, which is worth more?

[The Cuda Guy]

Well I was thinking stick to the fender tag with a big block 4sp car but that is just me.     Save all that other stuff for a / 6 lost cause. 

Don

[bb71challenger]

I thought the topic was which one was worth more? I would by far rather have the 4 speed car but I still think the T/A would be worth more in the end.

[triggerfish]

I thought the topic was which one was worth more? I would by far rather have the 4 speed car but I still think the T/A would be worth more in the end.

I think you're right Brett, but matching #'s 4 spd Cudas are hard to come by, especially if they're rust free.  I think the auto hurts the T/A, but in the yrs to come, that may not be such an issue.  Plus if I don't intend to sell the car, I could always convert it to a 4 spd.  Anyway, its a tough choice & will have inspect the cuda to see its real condition.  Thanks for the input.

[aarcuda33]

BS23NO 1970 383 4spd cuda production number   4,595

JH23JOB 1970 Challenger T/A  total prodution numbers  2,400
JH23 JOB 1970 Challenger T/A auto  Production number 1,411

 I am a cuda man all the way but a small block 340 six pack car with a true 340 T/A motor is a very special car !
 Go with your heart it is all about what YOU want and what will make YOU happy
 Good luck it would be a tough decision

[sprecks]

BS23NO 1970 383 4spd cuda production number   4,595

JH23JOB 1970 Challenger T/A  total prodution numbers  2,400
JH23 JOB 1970 Challenger T/A auto  Production number 1,411

 I am a cuda man all the way but a small block 340 six pack car with a true 340 T/A motor is a very special car !
 Go with your heart it is all about what YOU want and what will make YOU happy
 Good luck it would be a tough decision

Check your numbers again.
BS23NO 1970 Cuda 383 total production was 4595
broke down by tranny
3-speed: 150
4-speed: 1905
Automatic: 2540

[toomanyprojects]

yes sprecks!  i'm with you-if people are gonna quote numbers or info-they should double check them before posting-
at my job(government information specialist)-you would be reprimanded for wrong-information-especially if it was printed or posted on the net-
it has the potential of causing somenone of making the wrong decision-which in-turn, could have a really bad out come.
If you  look at NADA guides in Los Angeles- if you crunch the numbers, the real value will come out-and mind you-these apply to numbers matching cars only!-my classic car ins. will want to verify numbers and actual value before the policy is issued. -it seems a # matching 383 cuda 4 speed would best a non matching # TA-especially if it comes down to a insurance company paying you for a stolen vehicle.

[back n black]

If the two cars were similar condition, I believe the Cuda would bring more money because it is a numbers car.  This comes from a Challenger guy who shops T/a's quite a bit. 

[aarcuda33]

Sorry you are correct I misread my production numbers
An honest mistake
 

[71chally416]

In the real world the most valuable Cudas are the 71's and the most valuable Chally is the 70 T/A. Even is you make the bodies a toss up trade an original T/A block and heads and valve gear is worth 10 times what a 383 is worth.