Barn Shaker: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340

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This Cuda has a plethora of two things, style and rust. The rust doesn’t look that bad at first, but as you start to look it over you start to realize just how rusty it is. It’s a 340 V8 car with the N96 Shaker Hood and 4 speed manual, but sadly the current engine and transmission aren’t the originals. Even without the original engine, this is still a desirable Mopar. I’m just not sure it’s worth more than the current bid of $26k! If it were numbers matching or not so rusty, I think it would be worth that, but it’s hard to justify this kind of money for something so rusty. It is an extremely well optioned Cuda, perhaps it’s worth more than I think! Take a closer look at all the options and the rust here on eBay in Dyersville, Iowa with the reserve unmet and less than 12 hours to go.

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I’m a huge fan of the Cuda and would absolutely love to have one with the 340, a 4 speed, the Rallye suspension and the Shaker hood, but this one has so much rust. The seller does have a few spares that go with it, but plan on ordering lots of patch panels and new floors. And as if the rust issues aren’t enough, it lacks the shaker hood and the interior has previously been restored, but wasn’t done to the highest level possible. I can live with both issues, but not at $26k! So what do you think, is this Mopar desirable enough to justify spending this kind of money on?

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Comments

  1. flmikey

    Agreed. The tipoff is that the seller works at a restoration shop. There must more wrong than he or she is stating. Awesome car, but not for the money…

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  2. BillB

    Check out the comment someone made! It’s almost like a paid, political endorsement and a possible strategy the seller could have used to get more activity. Or, the commenter wants to get someone else involved in another Mopar underwater investment. The price is way over the top.

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  3. Ed P

    The rear quarters look paper thin. I see rust everywhere. This'” might be a good buy if it were a hemi Cuda,

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  4. RoughDiamond

    What is driving this price? Must be the shark tooth grille, louvered front fenders and someone’s dream visualizing sitting behind the wheel staring at that Shaker (after they locate one) while shifting through the gears with the Hurst pistol grip shifter. I could easily see how all of that rust repair could dash someone’s dream in a hurry.

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