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Authentic Chrysler muscle cars have fetched big money for years. Theres just something about documented, investment grade Mopars that makes them universally appealing and highly collectable. In fact, thanks to their excellent combination of power, style, aftermarket support and exclusivity, cars like this awesome 1970 Cuda have some of the fastest sell-through rates of anything in our showroom. You might remember this pristine Plymouth from the January 2008 episode of Mothers Car Show where it was profiled as the Overall Winner of the highly prestigious Forge Muscle Car Show. And, with its correct Hemi V8, original A727 Torqueflite, and world class restoration that doesnt even know rain exists, its the kind of hot hardtop thatll sell almost as fast as its posted. If youre looking for a spectacular blue chip classic that you can show, enjoy and build equity with, its time to seize the day!
The sale of this investment grade Mopar includes an official Galen Govier inspection that decodes the cars fender tag as follows:
E74: 426 cubic inch Hemi Cuda V8 that utilizes two 4-barrel carburetors to create 425 horsepower
D32: A727 Torqueflite automatic transmission
BS: Plymouth Cuda
23: 2-door hardtop
R: 426 cubic inch Hemi Cuda V8 that utilizes two 4-barrel carburetors to create 425 horsepower
0: 1970 model year (F-Series)
B: Assembled at Chryslers Hamtramck, Michigan manufacturing facility
187947: Assembly sequence number
EF8: Ivy Green Metallic
P: Premium trim grade
R: Leather and vinyl front bucket seats
T5: Tan interior
000: No upper door frame paint (Full door panels)
B10: Scheduled for production on Monday November 10th, 1969
005307: Vehicle order number
EF8: Ivy Green Metallic roof
A21: Elastomeric Front Bumper Group
A36: Performance Axle Package
A62: Rallye instrument cluster
B51: Power brakes
C16: Woodgrain console
C26: Overhead consolette
C55: Front bucket seats
G31: Chrome, manually operated right hand mirror
G33: Chrome, remote operated left hand mirror
J45: Hood pins
M21: Drip rail mouldings
M25: Body sill mouldings
M31: Body belt mouldings
M88: Rear deck moulding
N41: Dual exhaust
N42: Chrome exhaust tips
N85: Tachometer
N96: Carburetor Fresh Air Package (Shaker hood)
R35: Multiplex AM/FM stereo
V6X: Black longitudinal sport stripes
Y05: Built to specs for U.S.A. order
CTD: Sales codes continued on second tag
26: 26 inch radiator
EN1: End of fender tag codes (Designated Line 1 build)
Assembled at Chryslers Hamtramck, Michigan manufacturing facility on November 10th of 1969, and delivered to Cantrell Guy Plymouth in Dayton, Ohio, this spectacular Hemi Cuda is the beneficiary of a no-expense-spared, frame-off restoration that was completed in the summer of 2007. During that rotisserie rebuild the cars arrow-straight body, which includes solid-closing doors on top of better-than-factory panel alignment, was stripped to bare metal, massaged into shape and thoroughly block-sanded into virtually flawless surfaces. Once those surfaces were completely clean and fully prepped, a spectacular coat of correct EF8 Ivy Green Metallic was buffed to a wet looking shine. And today, this sophisticated Plymouth sits as one super slick Mopar brute that features a perfect combination of no-nonsense looks and vicious street manners!
Thanks to a 1970 redesign, the Cuda lost all commonality with its Valiant stablemate and finally traded its lowly economy car lineage for the square-jawed muscle car image we all know and love. At the front of this sinister stoplight brawler, a traditional redline Cuda grille hangs crystal clear headlights between a correct elastomeric bumper, correct chrome-trimmed driving lights and clear, flush-fitting parking lights. At the top of the car, a familiar, hemicuda branded hood props correct stainless pins in front of like-new glass thats detailed by excellent stainless trim, showroom fresh drip rails and correct chrome mirrors. At the sides of the car, correct V6X Hemi stripes and pristine, satin-finished door handles ride above dent-free wheel lip mouldings, familiar rocker gills and a trademark gold Chrysler pentastar. And at the back of the car, a traditional satin black valence hangs like-new tail lights and a cool silver cuda emblem above a show worthy chrome bumper and correct chrome exhaust tips.
Levitate the cars green shaker hood and youll find a correct 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 thats been professionally restored to first class condition. As Chryslers top option for power hungry gearheads this legendary elephant block, which is complete with its famous 2468330 casting number, utilizes cast iron heads, an oversquare bore, a forged steel crank, forged steel connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons and a hydraulic camshaft to turn stout 10.25 to 1 compression into an advertised 425 horsepower and 490 lb./ft. of torque. All that high performance hardware is housed in a glossy Hemi Orange block which hangs an attractive set of Organisol coated valve covers above correct low restriction exhaust manifolds. Fuel and air are supplied by two large 4-barrel carburetors that are bolted to a high performance intake manifold. Compression is sparked by high quality Chrysler Electronic Suppression wires which are snapped onto a correct points distributor. (The cars original distributor is included with the sale) And resultant combustion is cooled by a correct 26 inch heavy duty radiator which comes complete with reproduction Chrysler hoses and old school squeeze clamps. Visually, the Ivy Green engine compartment is clean and understated... Well, as understated as a classic Hemi can be. The car runs just as well today as when it rolled into Cantrell Guys showroom 43 years ago. And naturally, all the little details like decals, a reproduction Mopar red cap battery, a correct Chrysler washer reservoir and a high performance seven blade clutch fan have been accurately duplicated or completely restored.
Toss this storied E-Body on a lift and youll find a completely rebuilt undercarriage that is so clean it couldve been teleported straight out of 1969. The high powered big block churns torque through an original A727 Torqueflite thats branded with a matching 187947 partial VIN. In front of that gearbox, a factory-accurate torsion bar suspension, which is complete with a thick sway bar, specially tuned shocks and bright gold control arms, helps increase drivability and lap times. Behind that gearbox, an 8.75 inch rear axle, which is stuffed with tall gears, utilizes rebuilt leaf springs and a second pair of specially tuned shocks to ensure drama free launches. Braking is handled by a familiar combination of power front discs and rear drums. Steering feels firm and responsive thanks to retro-fitted power assist. Spent gases are whisked away by an aluminized true dual exhaust system which features an H-pipe crossover, correct resonators and correct replacement mufflers. And all this first rate hardware proudly stands on a familiar set of 15 inch Rallye wheels which wrap traditional F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GT tires around pristine Plymouth centerpieces ...For more information please call the seller. 
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STOCK/INV. NUMBER:
134066
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