Does Being an "Orphan" Affect Value?

[floorit426]

Once Chrysler killed off the Plymouth Division, did that affect the value of Plymouths, either way?

[RUNCHARGER]

Nope: Pontiac is gone, Oldsmobile is gone, Duesenberg is gone etc.

[7E-Bodies]

And if I'm not mistaken, I'd say Cudas are going for better money than comparably equipped Challengers.

[JS29]

They made more Dodge E-Body's than Plymouth's. 

[70 Challenger Lover]

I think production numbers are the biggest variable between Cudas and Challengers. Both styles are equally killer looking. When you get into the 72-74 years, I think most people give the Cuda the styling edge though.

[JS29]

 

[Hemi1632]

And if I'm not mistaken, I'd say Cudas are going for better money than comparably equipped Challengers.

I agree, especially with the 72-74 model years. I have a Challenger and am looking for a Barracuda, and I have noticed that if the years, options and condition are similar the Cuda's seam to sell for 3-5k more.

[Hemi1632]

I think production numbers are the biggest variable between Cudas and Challengers. Both styles are equally killer looking. When you get into the 72-74 years, I think most people give the Cuda the styling edge though.

I know I am in the minority, but I love the way the frowning face Challengers look!

[70 Challenger Lover]

I think production numbers are the biggest variable between Cudas and Challengers. Both styles are equally killer looking. When you get into the 72-74 years, I think most people give the Cuda the styling edge though.

I know I am in the minority, but I love the way the frowning face Challengers look!

I love the front grille area of the 72-74 Challengers. It's the tail light panel I don't like.

[Archialfa]

I think production numbers are the biggest variable between Cudas and Challengers. Both styles are equally killer looking. When you get into the 72-74 years, I think most people give the Cuda the styling edge though.

Couldn't agree more. When I was looking for an E-body to buy it was either 70-71 Challenger or any Cuda except 71 (don't like the grille).

72-74 Challengers look lame with the funny mask and tail lights. They made an awesome car look like an afterthought.


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[73TopBanana]

look lame? Why don't you join a forum for 70-71 E bodies only?

[Archialfa]

look lame? Why don't you join a forum for 70-71 E bodies only?

...and don't forget 70, 72-74 Cudas! 

[73TopBanana]

guess you didn't understand my response

[72 Challenger]

The idea of orphaned cars is an argument that I think does not stand. It comes down to production numbers  (aka rarity) then desirability, which can go up or down. 

Plymouth Superbird < Dodge Daytona, they produced more Birds. That's a loss for Plymouth
Dodge Challenger< Plymouth Cuda, they produced more Challengers. That's a loss for Dodge.

[floorit426]

I guess I compare it to the way the Desoto was regarded, within a decade of it's demise. Or, LaSalle, Kaiser, and Edsel, for that matter. All, seem to have been forgotten.