1970 HEMI CUDA Convertible Tribute Car

In 1970 Plymouth produced only 14 Hemi Cuda Convertibles. Of these 14, only 5 were ordered with the desired 4-Speed option.

For the average (and above average) collector, these cars are unobtainable and are seldom put up for sale. The most common reason is that these cars are considered by many collectors to be "THE HOLY GRAIL" of Muscle Cars. If one could afford a car such as this, would they ever drive it? I think NOT.

This Tribute to the 70 HEMI Cuda Convertible was inspired by the desire to have the ability to drive (not trailer) a car that otherwise would not be driven. This car has been to several car shows and it's always the "center of attention". When driving the car on the street, no one can ignore it, not even the suits. When pulled over by the police, it's (almost) always because they want to see the car closer.

This car started life as a 383 "big block" Convertible Cuda. Only 36 of these Convertibles came with the N-Code 383 Super Commando. The car retains its original Fender Tag which list all the factory options it came with.

E63 - 383

P37 - Power Convertible Top

D32 - HD 727 Automatic Transmission

C16 - Console with Woodgrain Panel

E55 - Bucket Seats

H51 - Air Conditioning

B51 - Power Disc Brakes

A01 - Light Package

J54 - Sport Hood

J45 - Hood Pins with Lanyards

L31 - Fender Mounted Signal Indicators

N41 - Dual Exhaust

N42 - Dual Exhaust Chrome Tips

G33 - LH Remote Mirror

M25 - Wide Sill Moldings

M31 - Body Belt Moldings

M88 - Lower Deck Lid Moldings

This Car is a real 1970 Cuda Convertible, one of only 548 units built that year. Of the 548 units built, only 317 had the Power Top, including this one.

Before the car was ultimately upgraded to the Hemi driveline, it underwent a nut and bolt restoration. The Lemon Twist paint job is "Show Quality" with a deep smooth finish. The interior upholstery was professionally redone to factory specifications. Everything works as it should, power steering, power brakes, intermittent wipers and washer, Rally Gauges in Wood grain trim, lights, dimming dash lights, trunk light, Rim Blow Horn, Power Top, emergency brake......

Click on the link below for more photos.

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The Hemi is a Mopar 426 cubic inch crate engine rated mildly at 465HP. The Block Casting number is 2468330-M 5J24. This number decodes to 64-71 426 Stage 1&2 426 Hemi. Like the original engines, this engine carries the cross-bolted main caps and iron Hemi heads, and features a 4.25-inch bore combined with a 3.75-inch stroke. The camshaft is a hydraulic lifter profile with .278 degrees of duration and .495/.480-inch lift, while the valves are the traditional 2.25/1.94 package. Compression ratio is a pump-gas-friendly 9:1.

Mated to the Hemi is the Chrysler A833 4-speed. Transferring the power to the ground is a Dana Posi-Trac differential with 3.54 gearing. Power steering was added to this car for easy cruising, and the A/C was removed (as it didn't bolt to the Hemi).

Hemi's are known for one thing above all else, and that is making power. The free-flowing hemi heads encourage airflow and allow for prestigious power production, even in stock form. While other engine designs need major cylinder-head upgrades to support high horsepower levels, the Hemi responds to high performance mods with significant output gains while maintaining the basic engine package. A few years ago Mopar Muscle Magazine put one of these crate engines on a dyno right out of the crate. With a bigger camshaft, single plane intake manifold, 995 King Demon Carburetor and 33 degrees of timing they pulled 594 HP!! So for roughly $2500, this engine is capable of 594 HP!!

This Cuda has just been Certified in Canada and has met all Federal and Provincial Safety Standards. In other words, this car is turn key and ready to Cruise!!

TERMS OF SALE

A non-refundable $1000 deposit on final bid amount due within 48 hours after close of auction. Balance of bid to be paid in full within 5 days after close of auction. All payments must be paid by wire transfer. Deposits are non-refundable.

By bidding, you are entering into a legal and binding contract. Do not bid if you are not a serious buyer and do not have readily available funds. As a bidder, you are urged to inspect and/or ask any questions prior to making a bid. You are bidding to own, not to test drive.

Winning Bidder must contact us immediately upon winning the auction via email. The email must include all phone numbers where the buyer can be reached. All vehicles are sold as-is with no liens or warranties implied. All sales are final with no exceptions.

If all terms of sale are not met within the allotted time frame, we then reserve the right to re-list the vehicle or to sell it to the next highest bidder or another qualified bidder. Buyer responsible for all transportation charges, taxes. We can help arrange transportation as a service to the Buyer.

We reserve the right to notify bidders and cancel this auction early and we shall not be held liable for any such cancellation. This vehicle is for sale locally and is subject to prior sale.

The car is part of a Private Collection stored in a heated secure facility in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions. I’m more than happy to answer them.

THANK YOU FOR BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK!!

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'71 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible sells for $3.5M [w/video]

Mon, 16 Jun 2014

We're plenty used to seeing classic cars selling for millions of dollars. It's just that they're usually European: Ferraris, Bugattis, Mercedes and the like. There are some rare American exceptions, usually wearing the names Duesenberg or Shelby. But what we have here is the most expensive Chrysler product ever sold at auction.
The vehicle in question is a Plymouth Barracuda - specifically a 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible, chassis #BS27R1B315367 - that Mecum Auctions just sold after eight solid minutes of feverish bidding for a high bid of $3.5 million at its auction in Seattle, Washington. That figure positively eclipses the $2.2 million paid for a strikingly similar Hemi Cuda (chassis #BS27R1B269588) fetched nearly seven years ago in Scottsdale and another that was the first muscle car to break the million-dollar mark in 2002.

SRT belatedly claims Plymouth Prowler as one of its own

Wed, 19 Dec 2012

Before Chrysler had Street and Racing Technology, it had Performance Vehicle Operations. What the two entities have in common, before SRT became its own brand, of course, is that each was created to take Chrysler and Dodge (and Plymouth, before it was unceremoniously killed off) vehicles to the next level of style and performance.
We'll leave the question of whether or not the old Plymouth (and later Chrysler) Prowler was ultimately a stylish, performance-oriented car to you, but the boys and girls currently leading the SRT charge at the Pentastar headquarters are keen to accept the retro-rod into the fold.
According to the automaker, all of SRT's current high-performance models owe a debt of gratitude to the old Prowler, due mostly to that car's use of lightweight bits and pieces and innovative construction techniques. If nothing else, the fact that the Prowler's frame is "the largest machined automotive part in history" is pretty cool. Read all the details here.

Barrett-Jackson 2014: 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird passes half a million dollars

Sat, 18 Jan 2014

The Plymouth Superbird is one of those classic American cars from the muscle car era that has captured the imagination of all sorts of automotive enthusiasts long after its presence on roads and race tracks wore away. It's easy to see why. Where else but in the Swingin' Sixties and Seventies would a car leave the factory with an aerodynamics package that included a pointy beak and a rear spoiler that sat several feet above the rear deck?
The example you see above, which was born in 1970, is one of the finest Superbirds we've ever seen. Combine its complete restoration with its original 426 Hemi engine, and it's no surprise that it managed to bring in a cool half million dollars (plus 10 percent in fees) at Barrett-Jackson. See it yourself in our high-res image gallery above, and scroll down below for the official auction description.
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