Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Low-mile cars are the best cars, as they are the best way to get a taste of what a certain model was all about when new.
A 1973 Plymouth 'Cuda promises to provide this feeling to anyone willing to pay $75,000, coming with an incredible number on the odometer.
But let's take everything one at a time and see if this 'Cuda is worth the money.
The owner explains on Craigslist that the vehicle spent 42 years in storage, and considering it has only 3,700 miles (yes, 3,700!), it's safe to assume the car never left the garage, not even for occasional weekend drives on sunny days.
The paint is original and looks good, but the seller acknowledges it still exhibits a few imperfections because they put boxes and other items on the car while in storage. Otherwise, you won't find any scratches or dents, so the paint survived the test of time despite the vehicle sitting for so long.
The engine under the hood is the best you could get on a 1973 'Cuda. Plymouth offered the car with a 318 as standard, but customers who wanted more power could choose the 240-horsepower unit with a displacement of 340ci. The 340 made more sense on a 'Cuda despite not being as powerful as the big blocks available on the previous model years, but 1973 was a tough year, and Plymouth had to adapt.
The 340 is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this 'Cuda, and the owner says it starts, runs, and drives like a new car. It's not surprising, considering the mileage, but the long time in storage could have turned the V8 into a locked-up piece of metal. It didn't happen, and the V8 still runs with no squeaks or rattles.
The interior looks great, and it doesn't seem like it requires any repairs. You won't find any rips or tears on the seats, and even the carpet looks new. The 'Cuda spent its entire life in a climate-controlled garage, so it has no idea what rust is, with every inch of metal coming in incredible shape.
The owner says the car sells with a ton of documents, including the original purchase papers, the window sticker, the order sheet, the original title, and even the deposit slips. You're also getting the fuel purchase logs.
The selling price really isn't surprising, considering all of the above. While a 3,700-mile car could sound shady to some people, this 'Cuda is at least worth checking out, as it could be the lowest-mile example still in existence. The owner is willing to let the car go for $75,000, but they say they're open to offer, so contact them to discuss additional details if you want this rare gem parked in your collection.
But let's take everything one at a time and see if this 'Cuda is worth the money.
The owner explains on Craigslist that the vehicle spent 42 years in storage, and considering it has only 3,700 miles (yes, 3,700!), it's safe to assume the car never left the garage, not even for occasional weekend drives on sunny days.
The paint is original and looks good, but the seller acknowledges it still exhibits a few imperfections because they put boxes and other items on the car while in storage. Otherwise, you won't find any scratches or dents, so the paint survived the test of time despite the vehicle sitting for so long.
The engine under the hood is the best you could get on a 1973 'Cuda. Plymouth offered the car with a 318 as standard, but customers who wanted more power could choose the 240-horsepower unit with a displacement of 340ci. The 340 made more sense on a 'Cuda despite not being as powerful as the big blocks available on the previous model years, but 1973 was a tough year, and Plymouth had to adapt.
The 340 is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this 'Cuda, and the owner says it starts, runs, and drives like a new car. It's not surprising, considering the mileage, but the long time in storage could have turned the V8 into a locked-up piece of metal. It didn't happen, and the V8 still runs with no squeaks or rattles.
The interior looks great, and it doesn't seem like it requires any repairs. You won't find any rips or tears on the seats, and even the carpet looks new. The 'Cuda spent its entire life in a climate-controlled garage, so it has no idea what rust is, with every inch of metal coming in incredible shape.
The owner says the car sells with a ton of documents, including the original purchase papers, the window sticker, the order sheet, the original title, and even the deposit slips. You're also getting the fuel purchase logs.
The selling price really isn't surprising, considering all of the above. While a 3,700-mile car could sound shady to some people, this 'Cuda is at least worth checking out, as it could be the lowest-mile example still in existence. The owner is willing to let the car go for $75,000, but they say they're open to offer, so contact them to discuss additional details if you want this rare gem parked in your collection.
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