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1970 Plymouth Cuda - $89,900 - Charlotte, NC - SUMMARYOriginal 340 cubic inch LA V8 / Correct SIX BARREL carburetionCorrect A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmissionCorrect Plum Crazy Metallic paint / Correct AAR aestheticsCorrect Black vinyl interiorCorrect 8.75-inch rear axle / Sure Grip differential / 3.55 gearsCorrect power front disc and rear drum brakesCorrect side-exit exhaustCorrect staggered Rallye WheelsInvestment grade 'Cudas have been fetching serious money for years. It seems old school MoPars are in the realm of hard assets an excellent place to build solid equity. There's just one catch: for the most part that equity comes at the expense of enjoyment. Most 6-figure collector cars remain 6-figure collector cars thanks to meticulous care and very little road time. And that's where this Plum Crazy Plymouth starts to really shine. This coupe an authentic AAR 'Cuda is intrinsically valuable thanks to its correct appearance and numbers-matching small block. But thanks to a seasoned high quality restoration it's also not something anyone should be afraid to cruise down the street. If you're one of the countless car guys who wants a top dog muscle car that they can admire AND enjoy here's your next classic!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Assembled in Hamtramck Michigan in April of 1970 this purple pentastar is the beneficiary of a thorough restoration that was completed sometime around 2005. During that calculated rebuild the car's straight body which includes solid-closing doors on top of excellent panel alignment was stripped massaged and polished into a nicer presentation of its factory-correct aesthetics. And today this positively vivid Plymouth rolls as one super slick road warrior that features a perfect combination of timeless style and vicious street manners.
Not surprisingly this AAR's track-bred appearance is backed by a long list of correct details. At the front of its glossy profile a ''PLYMOUTH'' branded grille hangs clear head lamps and flush-fit parking lights above a polished bumper and requisite road lamps. Behind that grille a lightweight AAR-exclusive hood secured by stainless lanyards rolls a soft black topcoat toward clean glass and straight stainless frames. At the sides of that hood correct mirrors and polished stainless exhaust tips reflect flush door handles and correct fender-mount turn indicators. And at the back of the car a Satin Black valence hangs bright taillights and a small '''cuda'' script between a second polished bumper and a familiar ducktail spoiler.
ENGINE
Toss the lightweight hood and you'll find an original 340 cubic inch LA V8 that's authenticated by a famous 3577130TA casting number a November (11) 24th (24) 1969 (69) casting date and a matching partial VIN. Although SCCA Trans Am racecars were limited to 302 cubic inches Plymouth stuck to the tried and true ''no replacement for displacement'' rule for street applications. That means this coupe received a powerplant that was specifically designed for high performance turnpike warriors. And thanks to Holley tri-power carburetion a hot Edelbrock intake a high performance points distributor high-flow cylinder heads and unique internals it turned hefty 10.5 to 1 compression into 315 fire-breathing horses. That said SCCA regulations and increasing insurance costs forced Chrysler to actually underrate the mill's output to just 290. But in reality the car easily disposed of most 'equally powered' stoplight challengers. Whatever the number this Cuda's striking engine compartment is clean and ready to roll. Plum Crazy framing provides excellent contrast to a glossy layer of Hemi Orange block skin. The car's bright air cleaner features a requisite ''340 SIX BARREL'' decal. And the whole set-up is finished with details like a correct Chrysler radiator an old-style Chrysler washer reservoir a reproduction MoPar battery and a small MoPar fuel filter.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Slide under this exclusive E-Body and you'll find surprisingly solid bones that while nice have no fear of beating up the blacktop. Behind the spry small block a tough A727 3-speed twists power to a proven 8.75-inch axle that's finished with a Sure Grip differential and 3.55 gears. Naturally that spirited driveline rides a restored and rebuilt suspension which is led by traditional manual steering. Stops come courtesy of standard power front disc and rear drum brakes. As expected a unique side-exit exhaust system is present and accounted for. And all that MoPar goodness rolls on fully dressed Rallye Wheels which twist E60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs in front of G60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs to employ one of the first applications of staggered tire sizing.
INTERIOR
Swivel the car's solid-closing doors and you'll find a correct interior that appears restoration-fresh. As expected the front bucket and rear bench seats are wrapped in tight vinyl hides. In front of those seats a monochromatic dash hangs correct standard telemetry above a correct Chrysler Solid State radio. Those components are framed in a factory headliner weather-free door panels and fade-free carpet that's protected by color-keyed 'Cuda floor mats. The driver navigates the course through a wood-rimmed steering wheel and requisite Chrysler Slap Stick. And behind the cockpit a fully finished trunk centers a correct jack and collapsible spare tire between a correct mat and fresh decklid decal.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Like virtually all of our premium muscle car offerings this coupe proudly displays its original Fender Tags. Here's a detailed look at how the car rolled out of Dodge Main.
FIRST TAG:
E55: 340 cubic inch V8 that utilizes one 4-barrel carburetor to produce 275 horsepowerD32: Heavy duty automatic transmissionB: Plymouth 'CudaS: Special (AAR 'Cuda)23: 2-door hardtopJ: 340 SIX BARREL V8 that utilizes three 2-barrel carburetors to create 290 horsepower0: 1970 model yearB: Assembled at Dodge Main in Hamtramck Michigan300489: Production Sequence NumberFC7: Plum Crazy Metallic body paintH: High Trim Grade interior6: Vinyl bucket seatsX9: Black interior000: Full door panels409: Assembled on April 9th 1970M03955: Vehicle Order NumberFC7: Plum Crazy Metallic roof paintA01: Light PackageA53: Trans Am PackageB51: Power brakesC16: Woodgrain consoleC55: Bucket seatsG36: Dual outside racing mirrorsJ45: Hood pinsJ82: Aerodynamic rear spoilerL31: Hood/fender-mount turn signalsM21: Drip rail moldingsM88: Rear deck molding treatmentN44: Side-exit exhaustN94: Fiberglass 'Fresh Air' hoodR11: 2-watt Solid State AM radioV6H: Black longitudinal Trans Am stripesY05: Built to United States specifications26: 26-inch radiatorEN1: End of codes assembly line oneSECOND TAG:
TRANS AM: Designated Trans Am Program carOUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Reproduction factory hang tagsAn AAR 'Cuda license plateThanks to scorching performance a solid restoration and classic good looks this 'Cuda is sure to please even the most discerning MoPar enthusiast. Fully sorted and ready to roll you can admire it cruise it show it and even hit the road for a long Sunday drive. If you've been searching for an old school MoPar to cherish AND enjoy you've found your next car!
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