When Plymouth introduced the third-generation Barracuda in 1970, the platform had changed from the A-body it had been riding on since 1964 to the E-body, which it shared with the Dodge Challenger through 1974. Chrysler offered these E-body vehicles in over 20 different colors in 1970, and if a buyer really wanted to stand out in a crowd they could spend an extra $15 and step up to a High Impact Paint offering, such as the Lemon Twist color found on the car you see here. If you’re in the market for an exceptionally nice condition E-body, this 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda might be a good car for you to consider. Priced at $59,950, it can be viewed here on Craigslist and is located in Blaine, Minnesota, not too far from Minneapolis.
I am always appreciative when the seller includes a photo of the fender tag to back up their claims. The car did in fact come from the factory with a 340 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 (E55 on the tag) and a 4-speed manual transmission (D21 on the tag), which the seller claims are original and numbers matching. Galen Govier agrees and has provided his own documentation of this fact, and in the world of Mopars that’s like biblical truth!
This is a pretty well-loaded ‘cuda, and also features a rally instrument cluster package (A62), a black vinyl top (V1X), wing-type rear spoiler (J81), auto speed control (N88), AM radio with 8-track (R22) plus quite a bit more optional equipment. Looking at the photos, it’s difficult to find anything inside or outside that needs much attention. The Lemon Twist paint appears to be in really nice shape as does the vinyl top, and the car has the proper steel rally wheels and rides on B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires.
The inside looks as good as the outside, with little if anything needing to be done. The car has a pistol-grip shifter which makes going through the gears a lot of fun, and I can imagine that this ‘cuda must just be a blast to drive! We even get a couple of shots from underneath the car and everything looks to be in fine shape below and no obvious leaks.
It’s hard to find much to fault from any angle looking at this ‘cuda, and with all of the E-bodies we see here on Barn Finds looking like major projects it’s refreshing to see one that seems ready to just be driven and enjoyed by a new owner. What are your thoughts on this 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda? Is just under $60k a fair price to pay for what you are getting here?
Craigslist. Way out of state. What could go wrong?
What do you mean “way out of state”?
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Not surprising. If it’s as advertised it was a relative bargain, which all but guarantees a quick sale.
Steve R
………..and it’s NOT a Hemi?!! There’s an eye-opener for ya! Very nice, and looks correct. It should bring a decent price! GLWTA!
I wonder how the fender tag got a crease in it.
I’ve heard that some of these cars went down the assembly line with only one screw in the metal fender tag and that the tag was intentionally bent upwards for easier visibility by workers to be able to read the codes for what equipment was to be put on that particular car. Once the car was completed, the tag was then bent down and the second screw was added.
The fender tag wasn’t bent up to determine what options were to be added. It was riveted on one side and then the painter bent it up to paint underneath and then bent it back down and used a screw to hold that side down.
My father was superintendent when those cars were being made he brought one home New every night he has many many stories about those cars and how they put the details on yes he is still living today
Beautiful. and with all the right stuff.
An incredible contrast to the ’74 Road Runner posted here recently. Bet this turns up for sale again.
I suspect I will see this car soon at Mecum or Barrett s being sold for who knows what. Love the yellow reminds me of a friends bicycle the lemon peeler .
My brother had the Orange Peeler, I had the Gray Ghost
That’s funny Gary I had a green pea picker. I always wanted the apple krate but wasn’t gonna tell my pops that lol.
If it had a Shaker it would be perfect. Nice handling, plenty of power, a sweet looking car
While it’s cool to see all the shiny (show) cars, seeing, less and less barn finds and more restored E-bay / Craigs list cars for sale, that are far from Barn Finds. The posts are becoming more of a promotion for cars that are for sale than it is finding the 69 Shelby/Daytona/Camaro sitting in a barn with a cool story. (even if it is a Chevette).
Scam post popped up about 6 months ago, price was to good to be true so of course I e-mailed seller several times, no response. have owned several Mopars fender tag looks fake. If it’s too good to be true!!!!!
It’s a Los Angeles built car and all their fender tags look like that. They used a different font and are different than the Michigan tags. You will see a build plant of a letter E code instead of a B code which is what you are probably used to seeing if you are more to the East side of the country.