1970 Cuda AAR for sale

[750-h2]

That car came with nice parts. Even had the super hard to find 2229171 MC.

[340challconvert]

I periodically like to run the numbers on actual auction sales for ebody Mopars
I am happy for the owner who received 36.6 k for a rare car that does need extensive restoration work.
It seems to me that this is a lot of money for a car that is no more or no less rare then the cars that went to auction.
Many of the auction cars sold in the 60-80k range with the 6 figure cars having high options or super low miles.
My point is that 36k for that car plus the cost of restoration would probably exceed what the car sells for at auction.
Just my opinion, and please glean your own opinion from the data. 

Mecum 1970 AAR Cuda Sales/top bids December 2013 through 2017 current auctions
-   70 AAR  340-4sp, matching numbers K5 burnt orange  PS, PB w broadcast sheet   2017     81K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, matching numbers Y1 yellow, w 4700 original miles, high docs   2017     110K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, FE5 red, w date code correct engine, PS, PB elasto bumpers           2017     76K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, Y1 yellow PS, PB elasto bumpers, 25K original miles              2017     75K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, FE5 red, PS, PB elasto bumpers, was in Chandler/Welborn col.
                          Described as most highly optioned AAR Cuda in existance         2017     195K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, FE5 red, w correct date coded engine, PS, PB                 2017     77K
-   70 AAR 340-5sp?, FE5 red, matching numbers,                                2016     80K
-   70 AAR 340-auto, sassy grass green, matching numbers, not sold bid to:      2016     80K
-   70 AAR 340-auto, Y1 yellow, numbers matching, 68K miles, not sold, bid to:           2016     57K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, Y1 yellow, PB                                                       2016     91K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, green, rotisserie resto 2008- claimed 300k resto?  PB              2016     75K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, FE5 red, PB from Schmeeckle collection                    2016     90K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, Y1 yellow, rotisserie resto, PB                               2015     72.5K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, Y1 yellow, rotisserie resto, 96K miles                            2015     65K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, green,                                                2015     60K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp FE 5 red, was in Wellborn collection, elasto bumpers              2015    140K
-   70 AAR 340-auto, FC7 plum crazy, bench seat, not sold bid to:                 2015     40K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, black, rotisserie resto, PS, PB                               2014    68K
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, green, rotisserie resto 2008- claimed 300k resto?              2014  65K
             *** This car was sold in 2014 and resold in 2016 for 10K more
-   70 AAR 340-4sp, Y1 yellow, 2013 resto, PB                                       2013   72.5K

[badfish70]

I own the green car with the 300k restoration, its a sweet car brand new everywhere, no money was object whoever did this car

[nsmall]

@badfish70 You own the "300k restoration" of a green cuda from ebay?  I remember it was for sale.  How about sharing some pictures as there was a thread devoted to that car, but I cant find it.

[anlauto]

  Yea post pictures.............I still can't understand how a resto cost $300K

[JH27N0B]

Yea post pictures.............I still can't understand how a resto cost $300K

Though I'm not at all impressed with the accuracy of Muscle Car Restorations work, I'll say the customer who paid the 300K restoring the AAR got a better deal than the customer of a different shop got for their 300K for doing this Challenger!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312270/1970-dodge-challenger-rt/

[anlauto]

Yea post pictures.............I still can't understand how a resto cost $300K

Though I'm not at all impressed with the accuracy of Muscle Car Restorations work, I'll say the customer who paid the 300K restoring the AAR got a better deal than the customer of a different shop got for their 300K for doing this Challenger!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312270/1970-dodge-challenger-rt/

WoW...yea I agree with you there,   however I understand how building a modified car car add up quick....doing a "stock resto" should really only cost so much....$300K sounds over the top.....would love to see the car, I'm sure it's beautiful even though it may not be 100% correct.

[RUNCHARGER]

Hmm: Well, that Challenger is a $40k car I'd say, Oh and I wouldn't give that much. Hopefully no one here owns it, but that's what I see.

[badfish70]

Hi guys I'll post up some pics soon.this car is 98 percent correct.they did some very small little things not right that is very easy to correct.dont get why they didn't do these small things.maybe the guy ran out of money.this car is amazeing though

[JH27N0B]

Here's the F8 AAR when it was eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Plymouth-Barracuda-AAR-/362114235430?
Tonys Parts sells repro '70 consoles now. http://www.tonysparts.com/newproductsE.htm
That was one of the biggest things that caught my eye as incorrect, is the 71 console with the ash tray.  A correct spacesaver spare, and '70 only "9171" master cylinder to replace the aftermarket one are the only 2 expensive and hard to find parts I see needing replacement to make the car correct.
Things like taking the tag off the battery, painting the dipstick handle black, and painting the bypass hose on the engine hemi orange are cheap and easy enough!
All in all a very pretty AAR! 

[RUNCHARGER]

I agree: It's a great looking car. Now don't get me wrong and I know you didn't do the resto but if I did have over $100k into a resto trust me it would not have any repro parts on it other than say the headliner and things like that. Over $100k and you better have correct date coded castings everywhere. Again though, I love the car and would be very proud to own it. You're going to have a great car for the price with a few minor details!

[anlauto]

If I was the guy that spent $300K, I certainly wouldn't advertise that....and heck if I was the shop that invoiced the guy $300K, I CERTAINLY WOULDN'T want that advertised  


Is that supposed to make the car great or something ?

[nsmall]

Im glad badfish70 is happy as he sounds like he really likes the car.  I wish F8 cars got more love.  Personally, I love green so maybe that is why I like them so much.  F8 reminds me of the 70's and with black accents...

[anlauto]

Im glad badfish70 is happy as he sounds like he really likes the car.  I wish F8 cars got more love.  Personally, I love green so maybe that is why I like them so much.  F8 reminds me of the 70's and with black accents...

Well he should be happy, he got a $300K car for a lot less...

[HP_Cuda]

300k is not an overstatement at all....