Hemi 'Cuda

HEMI Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

Update 10/11/24 – This amazing find has been relisted here on eBay. Do you think it will find a new home this time around? From 9/18/24 – If there is a Holy Grail for Mopar enthusiasts in the classic… more»

THE Hemi ‘Cuda: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

There was a time not too many years ago when racing machinery typically faced a bleak future. Owners would often dismantle them for any parts that could be used or sold, and the remains would find their way to… more»

Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Some classics are genuine muscle cars, while others are mere pretenders to the crown. This 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda raises no such questions, providing performance that stacks up well over five decades after it rolled off the line. It… more»

Recently Restored: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Tribute

Okay, I’m willing to take some flack from readers who contend this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Tribute isn’t restored. It is fair to classify it as refurbished because the changes made by the seller mean it doesn’t meet the restored… more»

Driver-Quality Muscle: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

There are probably few cars that better define the glory days of the pony and muscle car era than the E-Body Mopar offerings. They possess stunning good looks and swollen flanks that make even the most humble model look… more»

First One Built! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible

Owning an ultra-rare classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire. However, if the vehicle in question happens to be the first such car to roll off the line, it usually sits in a league of its own. That… more»

1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»

Rare Back Yard Find! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

The Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and Plymouth was still heavily committed to building performance-minded cars. The “top dog” was the 426 cubic-Inch V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission. That combination found its way into only 289 ‘Cudas that… more»

Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Hardtop

Although I am a confessed Blue-Oval fan, I believe the Third Generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of the best-looking cars to roll off an American production line. The company got the styling of its E-Body model nearly perfect, giving… more»

The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

Some classics wear the title of a genuine muscle car, while others are pretenders to the crown. This 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda leaves us with no doubt that it’s the real deal, making it one of the most desirable… more»

Real Deal 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda!

At times, determining the desirability of a classic muscle car can be challenging. The internet is awash with sites loaded with contradictory information, although some people go old-school by resorting to various reference books. Alternatively, you can take a… more»

Hemi Clone Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda pony car for 1970 and sales increased by 50%. If it had come from the factory with a Hemi engine and TorqueFlite automatic, this coupe would have been 1 of 377. But instead, it was… more»

1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi

This 1970 Barracuda convertible started life with a Slant-Six engine and 3-speed manual and has been restored to look like a ‘Cuda with AAR stripes and a 472 cubic inch Hemi. You couldn’t get Chrysler to build this car… more»

Million Dollar Muscle: 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible

One of the joys of working at Barn Finds is that it allows me the opportunity and the privilege to write about some of the most amazing, beautiful, stunning, and brutal classic cars that have ever graced our roads…. more»

Only 86 Miles! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

The signage on the rear window of this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda says “the lowest mileage Hemi ‘Cuda on the planet. Period.” And given the history of the car and the documentation the seller says exists; it could very well… more»

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