Sell the charger for this cuda...

[1974dodgecharger]

I dont know why, but im intriqued by this Cuda. I was thinking of selling the charger to fund this Cuda, how much do you think this cuda is worth?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4229175961.html

[Cooter]

Nope.....1970 big block car MAYBE....A body??? Nope.

[Baldwinvette77]

that cuda might be worth more than a 74 charger... but i think 18k is a little much, but i never followed cuda value 

[Indygenerallee]

$18,000  somebody is smoking some premium crack!!!

[Ghoste]

383 four speed Cuda?  It may be an A-body but I think its worth that if its in good shape.

[F8-4life]

You will get homesick for a charger quick looking at that thing.

[1974dodgecharger]

that cuda might be worth more than a 74 charger... but i think 18k is a little much, but i never followed cuda value 

I have a 68  

[1974dodgecharger]

383 four speed Cuda?  It may be an A-body but I think its worth that if its in good shape.

ghoste,
thats what really intriqued me was the 4 speed with the big block in there.  That thing has to haul some booty considering they were so small and putting a large engine in there like that with a 4 speed.

I never really saw a 4 speeder with 383 inside.  I dont know the values of the cuda, but I thought it was high so I just checked on ebay and for his car it is high, but to me the tranny/engine combo sounds sick.  I was thinking 8k max for his car only becuase to me what he has then put another 4k into to get it running condition?

I looked at 2nd gen charger value and well they are all over the place I couldnt place a value on mine per say, but 25k would be nice to fund this little cuda 

[Ghoste]

Make an offer and see what happens then.

[Indygenerallee]

Here is the NADA value, That car in the shape it's in is worth $5000 tops IMO.    http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1968/Plymouth/Barracuda-Formula-S/2-Door-Fastback-340/Values

[Ghoste]

I'm not sure I'd trust a NADA value whether it was high or low myself.  In any case I think you'd be hard pressed to buy it for 5k.

[Indygenerallee]

I use NADA daily as I sell used cars and their values on the classics are up to par as well, here is one on a 69 Charger 440.   http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1969/Dodge/Charger-R-T/2-Door-Hardtop-440/Values

[1974dodgecharger]

I use NADA daily as I sell used cars and their values on the classics are up to par as well, here is one on a 69 Charger 440.   http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1969/Dodge/Charger-R-T/2-Door-Hardtop-440/Values

INdygenerallee,
didnt know nada did old cars (or I forgot) seems the price is about right for my 68 charger at 23k middle ground low is like 13k and high 45k. 

Heh, I emailed the cuda owner see what he saids asked if I can come look at it this weekend and see if the charger goes up for sale afterwards lol.

[Ghoste]

Used cars yes, but I worked many years in the classic car business myself and never found them reliable.

[Indygenerallee]

  all cars are used.... even classics. Hell nothing is going to give you a exact number.... better go find a psychic and crystal ball for that! But looking at that Barracuda it needs a lot and I personally would not give anymore than $5000! Is it rare yes but as my grandfather always said "rare is not always desirable" Now if that was a 70 383 4 speed Cuda that was in that same shape then yes I could see that price being justified.

[69bronzeT5]

First of all, that car is NOT worth $18,000 that's for sure. Maybe $5,000-$6,000k tops. Second, I would NEVER sell that Charger to buy that Barracuda.

[A383Wing]

not worth the price he is asking..lots of missing parts...and those little cars are really prone for body rot in places you cannot see. We had a 68 notchback..was a nice car...but it's still an "A" body no matter how you look at it

[Ghoste]

Wow, there's no love for A-bodies on this site is there?

[War wagon]

Saw this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda on autoTRADER.ca's iPad app 
http://bit.ly/1dhrndL

Not a big block but gives you an idea of value vs condition...

[tan top]

original 383 A body barracudas with a four speed  are rare , not sure how rare !! but did not make many    

[tan top]

just quickly found these two , but are  automatics & been restored well by the looks of the pictures


http://www.mcecars.com/viewInventory.cfm?invID=457


http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active/1968-Plymouth-Barracuda-Formula-S/133319

[500Jon]

Hi Folks,

I love early Barracuda's and once had a 68 383 4-barrel auto.
It drove terrible and you couldn't use the power especially in the wet.

Great cars indeed but the thought of not be able to post on DC.com would rule out owning another one LoL!

Happy Christmas form 500Jon

[Ghoste]

That one is missing a bunch of stuff and looks like it might be pretty crusty under the left fender.  As I lok harder at the photos and think about how pictures hide I have to retract and say that it could prove to be a lot of work and money to bring it up to standard.

[Homerr]

Complete but unrestored 67-69 Barracudas with /6 to 318 motors get advertised usually for $5-9k.  Don't know what they sell for, obviously.  But a big block car is fairly rare and most are autos.  If it isn't completely rusty under I could see this car going for $12-14k.

The main problem with A-bodies, in most cases, seems like the high price of entry plus high restoration costs means most are even worse than B-bodes at turning a profit.  They have to be a labor of love.  A car like this, bought at a low enough price, could be the exception.

I personally really like the 67-69 Barracudas in notchback form.  I could own a smallblock/4-speed car.  They sort of have the late Corvair sort of vibe, which to me is a positive.

[polywideblock]

don't the early big block cudas and darts have n oversteer problem?   

                                                                           e.g. go like stink in a straight line but don't like going around the bend at the end of the straight

[Tilar]

Why is it sitting on blocks? Tires flat or is it something with the suspension?

[skip68]

First of all don't sell Charger.......   
I'd say this car is worth somewhere in the $8,500 to $10,500 range.   
Far as N.A.D.A. goes, I've used it like a Bible on newer vehicles but NEVER relied on it for classics.    It's just not accurate.     

[Cooter]

I hear people on here whining about clearance issues with the B bodies. You ain't lived to you have to pull thef'in engine to replace the starter on s BB A body..until you work on it, you have no clue. Save some money and dump a 4 speed in the Charger.

[Ghoste]

And as for handling, yes they were a tad nose heavy (to understate greatly).

[daveco]

Love the 67-69 Barracudas, but I would prefer a small block.
This car "has everything" but sadly still needs everything.

[Hard Charger]

1974charger

B4 you jump on this check out craigs list listing in Boston.

a red big block Late 69 Barracuda for half the price. not numbers matching

I have been watching this for some time. Looks like a nice car to get into.

[Dino]

I know we all have different opinions on...everything, but selling a 69 Charger for that?  Do I need to come over there and slap you around a bit?

[Ghoste]

I thought he was getting rid of a 3rd gen?

[Dino]

I thought he was getting rid of a 3rd gen?

He doesn't have one as far as I know!  He has the blue 69 which looks really really nice!

I used to confuse people here as well when my login was Doc74.  I had a 69 at the time as well and never owned a 74 either but it happened to be the year I was born.   

[myk]

Blue '68 isn't it?  This place is generally a B body forum, so I'm sure it's not going to sound out of place if I say that a 2nd 'Gen Charger for ANY A body is unthinkable...

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I'll take one with a 340 & a/c please.

[Ghoste]

That changes everything, you can't think an A-body is a better find than what you have.

[A383Wing]

Wow, there's no love for A-bodies on this site is there?

I have had 5 A bodys...I liked them....

[Tilar]

Wow, there's no love for A-bodies on this site is there?

I have had 5 A bodys...I liked them....

I've had more A-bodies than I can remember and liked them all, but they were all 71 - 74 and all Dusters.

[Ghoste]

I've never had one but not for lack of desire.  Just never had the right money and the right car come together at the right time.

[A383Wing]

mine were 66 Darts, 67 & 68 Barracuda's.....and yea, V8 starter replacements were not fun

[myk]

I wonder if A body guys think the same way about trading/selling/buying for a B-body?

[A383Wing]

I wonder if A body guys think the same way about trading/selling/buying for a B-body?

yup....most A body guys are pretty "brand or body style" loyal

[Ghoste]

And E-body fans too no doubt.  Thats cool though, thats why they make different styles, so everyone can find their niche.

[myk]

Agreed, as long as everyone remembers that we're the best!   

[ws23rt]

I always liked the rare or odd factory cars. If it was me some years ago I would be very tempted.  If it was a 69 440 4sp the question would be easier.

As for how the car handles? That's not a big issue with me. I would have it for the fun of it and the way it was.

I can drive my 09 srt challenger for fun big car driving

[BIGBLCK11]

I have actually had similar thoughts on selling the Charger to buy a 67-69 fastback Barracuda.  While, I do not like them more than a Charger, other B-bodies or even an E-body, I just think it would be nice to have something a bit smaller/lighter and one that I don't have as much money invested in.  I know a full restore wouldn't cost much less.  But, I would only do it, if I found a clean one for a reasonable price. The other cars I mentioned would cost too much for a clean one.  This one being on the rare side, would not fit the bill.  But the plan would be to have more of a driver with plenty of power.  A 440 - 4 speed would be my first choice.  But, as Cooter said, I can't imagine that combo is fun to work on.  A good running 340 would probably do fine.  The one pictured below is a great example.  It looks to be an original body, but could be an older restore, with power upgrades.  I think it looks perfect.  I would love to have both of course and many more, but that is not an option.  Although these thoughts have crossed my mind, I will be keeping the Charger.  

[RGA]

Nice car but still not a charger. Cudas are fun, I got a 66 for my wife.

[1974dodgecharger]

meh I emailed the seller he said he will budge a little bit and asked if I was in the phoenix area etc...

told me how rare the 383 with 4 speed cuda is to try to convince me he wont bulge much.

[A383Wing]

books say only 553 made....kinda rare, but that car is needing a lot

[Ghoste]

Time to walk away and just concentrate on the Charger.

[tan top]

I know we all have different opinions on...everything, but selling a 69 Charger for that?  Do I need to come over there and slap you around a bit?

  that's funny 

[myk]

Nice car but still not a charger. Cudas are fun, I got a 66 for my wife.

AGREED.  You could give me the most awesome-est A body in all of creation for free and I still wouldn't take it over a B-body, let alone a 2nd 'Gen Charger...

[Cooter]

I wonder if A body guys think the same way about trading/selling/buying for a B-body?

Most on the site I'm on look at b bodies as overweight, csrs. Beautiful, but too heavy.
My A body BB Dart is fun personafied....till I have to work on it. It'll crush most on the street....till it breaks..

[Indygenerallee]

Lets see a pic Cooter!

[Cooter]

Hold on....
http://s187.photobucket.com/user/chaney_032/media/20130924_211048.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

http://s187.photobucket.com/user/chaney_032/media/20130924_210940.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

http://s187.photobucket.com/user/chaney_032/media/20130924_211010.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

[Indygenerallee]

Aww, man you need a big 68 Dart Hemi scoop on that thing! looks good otherwise what's it run (1/8 or 1/4?)

[1974dodgecharger]

looks good cooter.....

[Cooter]

Aww, man you need a big 68 Dart Hemi scoop on that thing! looks good otherwise what's it run (1/8 or 1/4?)

Best one time, eye squintin pass was 6.60....
Routine pass fairly consistant? 6.80's


And that hood? I built it out of a Fox body mustang. Hemi Dart scoop? STUPID money....

[War wagon]

Here's another big block a body , just not a cuda....
Saw this 1969 Dodge Dart on autoTRADER.ca's iPad app 
http://bit.ly/1fnbnsa