Homologation vehicles are nothing new as manufacturers seek what is often termed “the unfair advantage” in motorsport. They are less common today but were popular in the late 1960s and 1970s as companies sought a competitive edge in the… more»
AAR 'Cuda
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Factory 340/Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Gauging whether a classic is desirable is sometimes challenging, but this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda leaves no doubt. It has generated significant interest since hitting the market, but there could be some distance to go before it finds a… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
340/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Manufacturers focused heavily on the highly competitive Trans Am series during the 1960s and 1970s, placing great store in the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” mantra. It spawned such classics as the Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro… more»
Jun 23, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Driver-Quality Muscle: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Homologation specials are a breed of vehicle that has all but disappeared from the automotive landscape. It gave us such classics as the Boss Mustang and original Camaro Z28, which were little more than thinly disguised racers for road… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Police Hemi: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda Clone
This is an interesting car. It began life as a 1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8. Now it has a 2016 Charger Police Interceptor 5.7-liter Hemi. And cosmetically it’s in the process of being rebranded… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Although the practice was common in years past, it is rare today for manufacturers to produce specific models for motorsport homologation. Plymouth undertook the process in 1970 with the AAR ‘Cuda, with 2,724 cars rolling off the line in… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
SCCA Street Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Along with Dodge, Plymouth got into Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am racing in 1970. They contracted with Dan Gurney’s All-American Racers (AAR) to build and campaign cars for that series. To satisfy SCCA requirements, they had to… more»
