One of only 17 cars produced in this configuration, this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda convertible has a documented 29,301 miles and features almost completely original paint and trim. It is listed for sale here on eBay and has already been bid to over $130,000 (but hasn’t met reserve as I write). The ‘Cuda is waiting for you to have it shipped (drive it home?) in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
I’m sure you’ve noticed that giant “440” on the flanks of this Dark Burnt Orange Metallic car. Not only is it an original 440 car, it’s a factory “V-code” car, which means it has a 6-Pack set of carburetors (actually three two-barrels), a factory four-speed transmission and a limited-slip differential to go with it. However, the hood and painted rear bumper were changed after the car was originally purchased.
Those are replica tires, by the way, although they are date-coded correctly for the car. And no, we don’t know anything about the 1969 Camaro in the background, and it’s not listed for sale.
Needless to say, the interior is both original and in very nice shape. I’d love to hear the story of how someone looked after this rare car so well from when it was new. All the numbers match as well, adding to the provenance of this convertible.
Look at how straight and clean that original dash is! I wonder if the new owner will drive the car more than it has been?
The underhood appearance would benefit from a good detail, and I’m surprised the seller didn’t include a picture without the shaker scoop to show off the 6-Pack. There is a link to a nice video included in the auction listing that will give you a once-over of the car including a start-up and a drive. Sure, it’s a pretty high price — but how often do you get the chance to buy a car this rare?
It’s nice but it isn’t a barn find. Seems with the 69 Camaro in the back ground.it has made (or is) the collector car dealers circuit. The miles will always be the same only the number of owners will go up.
I suppose if you wanted a convertible this is great. Most won’t take the luxury of carelessly putting down the top only to damage it trying to put it back up.
For my money a Hell Cat or a lesser Challenger and drive it like you stole it. Put the left over money back in your IRA.
If watching B-J is any indicator the luster on high value Mopars is getting soft. Seeing a 440 Superbird bring only $110,000 that was bringing $250,000 not too long ago. If the seller wants to sell this he would be wise to take off or lower the reserve. Unless he is fishing…..
Mopars dropping, for sure. Two reasons, us Boomers are dropping like flies and the ridiculously rich are getting bored and looking for other ways to show off their money. Can’t come too soon, unfortunately, it will not be soon enough for many of us Boomers who have a right to own a piece of our youth. Life is not fair, and present day economics make it even more so. I now await a scolding by Steve. Bring it on my friend.
If not a “right”, certainly more common sense and perspective than many of the wealthier, it would appear. :)
Just hang on !
Well I certainly hope they start dropping faster, within 5 years I’ll be on the lookout for either a Hellcat, or a 9 Road Runner like the one I grew up in. If the prices stay in the $40,000 to 50,000 range, I’m better off buying a brand new Hellcat. So I say, prices, drop away !
Exactly as I once said as I was buying Picassos for less than 400.US in the late 60’s. As they say; “It’s not about the ride, dummy!”
The original or 2nd owner did their homework and bought what they thought would compliment the furniture in their office.
In 20 years when most cars are electric, gas will be scarce and these values will plummet. No baby boomers, no fuel, it was great while it lasted.
Yeah, NO. These cars will never lose value, ever, though there will be some fluctuation from time to time. Yahoos with money at Auctions are not necessarily a true measure of their value.
The convertible E-bodies (‘Cuda or Challenger) with a 440 or HEMI or even 340 (which was also an optional engine) were made in such incredible small numbers and they were regular production cars. They out special edition any Muscle or Collector (no matter the brand) car that was an intentional special edition.
Owning a car like this is barely comparable to owning a Hellcat or such. There is not anything that special about any of the Big Three super Muscle cars, no matter how good or fast they are. Exclusivity created through hype and marketing is just that.
FYI three other Supderbirds at Barrett Jackson sold all in for $198k, $154k and $209k.
Holy Toledo….
Crikey means gee whiz, wow…
This is epic 👍
Okay done with the complementary wowsa phrases.
This is definitely a cool car that is out of many folks leagues but nether less beautiful
equipped vehicle 👍👀.
It makes one miss the good old days of American muscle cars created to be different and fast avoiding the cookie cutter all looks the same design seen today for many but not all cars.
I caution those who wouldevaluate the Mopar market by the price of Superbirds/Daytonas which have a limited collector base. More importantly,
their restoration quality and configurations make over 100% difference in prices. Alternatively look at the price of the rarer, correctly restored cars. Two restored AAR cudas were sold last week, both for $95K including fees. That’s no market decline, rather a modest rise.
All Cuda’s had a VERY limited production, especially the convertibles, with increased accidents due to the HP to weight ratio the prices of such a limited vehicle simple drives the price up, not down. Electric cars – gimmeabreak!
The holy grail???lmao
Could you get the tach w/o a distracting clock ?
Delco battery – hee hee.
The latest value batteries < $50 at you know where now have no caps at all on top(like the Delco here).
It appears corrosion has been eliminated on the top posts of Value batteries! Hurray! I'll keep checking.
Will see if i can get 8 years out of 1 of THESE on an old car, like on the prior one with caps.
Interesting point, because period correct/date code correct batteries are available. Nobody should expect to find a 50 year old battery in a car, nor should they expect to find 50 year old antifreeze or oils.
So, this is a very interesting car. For some reason, someone bought a car that begged to be driven and then never drove it. 50 years later, it’s probably the only one left but now it’s too rare or valuable to drive!
I have two thoughts on that. First, convertibles have too much body flex already, add an engine like this just makes for an unnerving driving experience. Second, even in its day, this car was like twice the cost of a more pedestrian version, only well heeled people would buy one, esp in a convertible version. I suspect who purchased it, already was well off enough to have many other distractions, so the car wasn’t driven as much as a most people would. What surprises me is that in 50 years, how did it survive by not being handed down to some snotty nosed kid in the family? There is a story I would like to hear.
Speaking of Barrett Jackson I saw that 69 road runner? with A 440 6 pack went for 18000… Or something like that it must have had some poor body work ,been a clone ..looks like prices were dropping at the auction..they seemed to be rushing the cars through also.. It would be nice to see the value of some of these cars come down so that some of us without millions in the bank could actually consider owning one
Probably a clone. The VIN will tell you what engine originally came in the car. The intake manifold and carbs are still available new through Holley and Edelbrock. If it’s a clone, the car stands or falls based on its overall condition. You also need to factor in when the car hit the auction block, there are more than a few good deals, especially during the days during the week and in the afternoon. Not everything Barrett-Jackson sells is overpriced.
Steve R
With all of the stories about swapping the VIN I would spend the money with Galen Govier before dropping 139 large on a 1 of 17 car. If the car comes with the history then it’s up to the prospective buyer to decide. Buyer *always* beware!
“how often do you get the chance to buy a car this rare?” Personally, I have zero chance of ever buying a car like this as I’m simply a regular Joe like many here on Barnfinds. It’s too valuable and too low mileage to drive so it’s now simply an investment, a trailer queen or a static display in a museum. We’ll see this beauty again years from now for more money and maybe 8 to 10 more miles on the clock.
Woow hold on there that might devalue this car by a grand with ten more miles.
Just unhook the speedo and get a broom 🧹 and sweep your street then drive carefully not to get dirt or a rock chip on a cool non hot day to avoid tar. 🤣🤔😂
I of course am kidding but maybe the buyer should look for scratches on the speedo to trans connections 🤔😎
I see so many things that are not original and look absolutely half assed and they are asking how much ?! Oh and hiding the Vin ? Heaven forbid anybody sees that lol , thanks to Barrett-Jackson for making every car nut think he’s got a million dollar classic
Amen..
I thought all Shaker scoops were that argent silver, except for red cars? I’m surprised to see this one body color.
The shaker was added it says in description
Every time I see a mint E Body my heart aches, remembering being 10 years old and watching my brother light his mint 440 6 Pack RT Challenger on fire for insurance purposes. Just one of his earlier schemes, a harbinger of things to come. Parts from the car continue to surface in the (what is now farmland) dirt to this day, almost 50 years later. Sad, just sad.
Ouch!!!!
I love this site, it really takes me back! I remember sitting in one like this brand new it the showroom. I had just made buck Sergeant and couldn’t afford it then. Still can’t afford it now, but the memories are priceless!
For what is now $138k on EBay, could one find a body and make a tribute for under $100k? If Chrysler ever takes the current model and makes a vert I could not stand to not own it.
Well if its important to you, and it is to me generally, they’re only (mostly)original once.
But what gets me is the unbelievably straight condition of the overall car. How could anyone maintain the car in this condition.? I’m assuming as the seller states that many things were attended to over the years, from repainting the rear end to replacing the shocks, the battery and adding the shaker hood and painting the bumper etc.
I’d like to meet the 40 year owner and replicate his fastidiousness :)
Relative present value aside, and I’m not a ‘Cuda guy, its still pretty cool. And I dont particularly like white interiors
I’d double the mileage within a year.
GOOD TIMES!!!!
The Z28 in the background is a clone! Ha!
If this car is original and the seller is being honest in every way I wish him the best of luck and don’t feel that we should be trying to knock the price on a car like this, most of us won’t be paying the kind of money this car will go for. It’s beautiful and I wish the seller the best!
They’ll ALL be down starting in about 5 years as us ‘boomers’ start expiring or just more interested in 5th wheels & motor coaches. As I am now at 59. Wives aint happy that we express forking $150k for a car we had most already had the thrills with when 17 and just to be reminiscing that 1st one in the back seat. Memories are much cheaper & last a lot longer.
The car is a Fraud.
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2734799/70-cuda-440-6-convert-bs23v0b268019.html#Post2734799
Sure looks like it doesn’t it. based on the ‘cuda thread. If it is a fake, the seller has more cojones than common sense. . 650 grand for a fake? . As if someone who would put up that kind of money for a car wouldn’t do the kind of due diligence demanded to ascertain it’s provenance …..oh wait………….whats that quote attributed to P.T. Barnum ( and not really his) :)
If you have the money, buy it, use it, then sell it if you wish. You may lose $20 grand, so what, you can be one of a few that can say they had one and drove one. Call it a rental, you drive it, but return it when your done with it. Had a “BLAST”!!!!
Like…..
It is a truely awesome car!! All the right boxes were checked here!!! Original or not it’s just that no one wants to pay original pricing for a clone!! Must have been one hell of a barn!!!
YEAH,,,,This “CUDA”….has spent “NO TIME” in a barn and looks like it was just made!!!!
Court ordered sale ?
Divorce or Bankruptcy. Would like to hear that story.
Not a Barn Find but certainly the nicest Mopar ever posted here.😎
Like to contact owner of this car, If owner reads this contact me.