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»
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Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Jul 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Jul 11, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jul 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
Jun 22, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
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»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1-Of-430: 1974 Plymouth Cuda Project
The Plymouth Barracuda launched in 1964, just 17 days before the Ford Mustang. Just as the Mustang was born from the compact Falcon, the Barracuda was a bi-product of the Valiant. It didn’t sell as well by comparison, but… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-Of-5: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6 Convertible
It’s easy to see why so many enthusiasts focus on the 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible. In 4-speed manual form, the company built a mere three examples. That makes them a rare and desirable classic that will command stratospheric prices… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Real Deal AAR 340: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Every enthusiast dreams of finding a rare car hidden away in a garage or shed. You open the door, and as light hits the forgotten car for the first time in decades, you see distinctive cues of a one-year-only… more»
