Cuda

Disassembled Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

No, what you are seeing here is not one of those rare three-wheeled “Cudas!  But if your first impression was the same as mine, you probably thought that this one had already been used as a parts car at… more»

1 Of 14: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘cuda Convertible

Ford GT, Charger Daytona, COPO, Shelby, Hemi ‘Cuda… What do these names all have in common?  If you guessed that they’re all way out of this author’s price range, you’d be correct.  But they’re all also names that create… more»

Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda

Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties.  And it’s not just your run of… more»

Last Year Built: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth entered the 1970s with an all-new Barracuda that shared its E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger. Buyers responded favorably and sales increased by 50%. However, by 1974, production was down to a trickle by comparison and Chrysler discontinued… more»

Interesting History! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Making a V-code (440 6-barrel) ‘Cuda into a cloned AAR ‘Cuda may seem improbable today, but in the days before the Internet made classic car shopping easy, you worked with what was available, and that’s exactly what happened to… more»

Six-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, shedding the lineage it had with the Valiant for the prior six years. Like Dodge, Plymouth wanted to go Trans-Am racing and commissioned Dan Gurney to build a car that… more»

Factory In-Violet U Code 440: 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda

In-Violet, or Plum Crazy as it was called on Dodge vehicles, was one of the High Impact paint colors that Plymouth offered on the 1970 ‘cuda.  Plymouth gave its buyers over 20 colors to choose from on the ‘cuda… more»

1 of 501? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 V8

The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 when it received its own platform, then shared with the Dodge Challenger rather than the Valiant. Buyers would respond enthusiastically and year-over-year production went up by 50%. Unfortunately,… more»

Finest Example? 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

When a seller claims that the classic that they own could be the finest example in existence, that’s a pretty bold call to make. However, that may be the case with this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible because it is… more»

Lemon Twist 4-speed: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

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… more»

Hemi Tribute: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Hardtop

For Mopar enthusiasts, the words “Hemi ‘Cuda” are enough to get their pulses racing. Unfortunately, the Hemi ‘Cuda is also a classic that can empty a bank account in a hurry. Genuine examples now command some incredible figures in… more»

Originally Moulin Rouge: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

Upon first glance, it would be hard to imagine that this 1970 Plymouth Cuda was ever any other color than what it is now.  But back in the day, in addition to their straightforward color offerings, Plymouth had come… more»

1-of-33: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

Hidden away in this garage is a 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible that is a rarity. It is a two-owner classic that has occupied this spot since 1986, but the owner has decided that the time has come for it… more»

440/6-Pack! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Plymouth Barracuda wore new styling for 1970 and had a new platform to boot, the E-body, which the new Dodge Challenger also used. This change enabled the Barracuda to shed the roots it had from the beginning with… more»

Race Car Build: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

The Barracuda was all-new for 1970 and would have its best year. Its sporty E-body styling was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the Barracuda would finally shed its heritage with the Valiant. This 1970 convertible has been… more»

Original 383: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When you look at classic cars from the muscle car era, I’ve always felt that Plymouth hit the nail on the head with the 3rd Generation Barracuda. Its low, wide stance looks rugged and muscular, while the aggressive grille… more»

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