Vehicle Description
Well-executed, high impact curb appeal and bona fide collectability
value to boot! This 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda is only about 1,000 miles
beyond a seriously impressive restoration at the hands of a
renowned MoPar professional that's left it looking great. Not only
is it an attention magnet, but also an unusually rare find - it's
one of only 150 'Cudas that left the factory clad in vibrant FM3
Panther Pink.
Considering this rare Plymouth was brought back to top form at the
hands of well-respected MoPar restoration specialist Bob Watkins,
you'd expect to see an awesome result and this '70 certainly stands
up to any lofty standards it could be judged by. The Panther pink
color had an almost electric quality to begin with, and with it now
looking its best, this Mopar absolutely radiates when it basks in
the sun. The original fender tag shows the car came with sport
mirrors, hood pins, body mouldings, dual exhaust with chrome tips,
black vinyl top and a black hockey stripe. Added options were
painted mirror, road lamps and 15" rally wheels. From front to
back, this Cuda's body panels line up impressively well, so its
doors, hood and deck lid all open and close smoothly and are
surrounded by nice, even gaps. All the finishing touches have been
properly looked after - the bumpers on both ends show no blemishes,
the cabin is surrounded by clear glass and even the hood pins and
casings on the fog lights below the front grille shine against
their backgrounds.
The black vinyl interior has received the same level of meticulous
attention as what's on display outside, so as you climb inside this
true classic, you'll be immersed in an outstanding vintage driving
environment. The seat covers on both the high-backed front buckets
and rear bench seat look nearly new - with so few miles on them,
they really don't show any signs of use. Between them sits a
correct for 1970 center console that sports an awesome
pistol-gripped shifter. Though a little more compact than its Dodge
stablemate - the Challenger - the 'Cuda is still a healthy-sized
muscle car with more than enough interior space, so your rear
passengers will have lots of leg room at their disposal as they
join you on your journeys. Beyond the tuff grip steering wheel
you'll find the rally dash area sports a collection of clear gauges
in its instrument cluster, as well as a straight, fresh-looking
dash pad on top that shows no cracks. There's plenty of storage
area surrounding the space-saver spare in the rear trunk, and the
visible inner wheelhouses sport the same carefully applied paint
you'll see on the exterior.
Below the scooped hood sits an unusually clean engine bay that
features an assortment of fresh hoses and properly routed wiring. A
period correct 383 cubic inch Super Commando V8 sits front and
center, looking sharp in its proper orange paint that provides a
great contrast to the deep pink walls it's surrounded by. The
original automatic has been converted to a 23-spline pistol grip 4
speed with a Centerforce clutch with all the correct parts. The 8
3/4 Sure Grip rear end holds 3.55 gears and sits in back to
securely apply the engine's outstanding torque to the asphalt.
During the course of this restoration, a substantial number of
components were either rebuilt or replaced entirely, so this
vintage Plymouth offers a high degree of road-readiness to go along
with its magnetic curb appeal as it cruises on those rally wheels
outfitted with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires.
A well-restored classic is bound to get attention, but with its
high impact color and thoroughly well-finished appearance, the
head-turning capability of this 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda is undeniable.
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