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Good point. Yes a "U" Code is a 440x4 barrel 375 hp, and not a real "R" code 426 Hemi. So, it was a modified car not necessary a clone.

I took 75k for the car about a year ago. Roughly 25% less than what is was worth as compared to 1-2 years before I sold it. Still good money though.

Had a '69 RS/SS Camaro, Hugger Orange, deluxe hounds tooth interior, 4 speed, 383 stroker car, strong number 3 car, closer to a #2 quality. Got 38k. Good price. About a year ago. Today's market: 30k IMO.

The list goes on but after seeing what I got , 20-25% less than the height, and what the market will pay today, I would say that prices are softer than it was a year ago JMO.

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I see by your profile that you are a realtor. I have supported myself for the last 11 years buying and selling my own real estate. I understand the market and how related real estate and old muscle car are, as you certainly do.

I think you are right on with the value of your Cuda. Currently as a 440 Cuda the value is about $60K and when you add the barton Hemi upgrade that all adds up to what you got for the car. I prefer to think of a car/situation like that as an engine upgrade. As the article stated the guy realized his mistake in getting rid of the original engine. Back in the day it was very commen when you blew the original engine to replace it with a larger engine. There are probably more old roadrunners out there today with 440s rather than there original 383s.

You sound like a guy after my own heart. The last Corvette I had was a loaded 1966 Coupe with the original 327/300h.p. engine. Nothing special in my opinion for the engine, so I had it stroked and built up as a 383 stoker as well. Did it make any difference in the value of the car? Absolutely not, but I enjoyed it.