Vehicle Description
MINT Condition 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible! (426ci HEMI /
465hp) One of the most Iconic cars in Muscle Car history is also
one of the rarest. In 1970, both the �Cuda (BS code) and Barracuda
(BH code) were available. Both made by Plymouth. You can think of
the two as you would a Dodge Challenger vs Challenger R/T. The body
styles were exact but the R/T was the sportier version with
multiple high performance engine options. In 1970, the Barracuda
was available with a V6 or the 318ci V8. The �Cuda was available
with all the muscle. A 340, 383, 440 and the Holy Grail, the 426
Hemi were all engine options for the Cuda. Both cars were available
as a convertible. Now here is the RARE part. Only 2,050
convertibles were ordered in 1970. Only 14 �Cuda Convertibles came
factory equipped with the 426 Hemi engine. Today, if you can find
one of the original fourteen cars, it will cost you a minimum of
$1,000,000 and as much as $2,500,000. This 1970 Barracuda
Convertible you see here, is a far more reasonable alternative
especially financially. This Barracuda Convertible came factory
equipped with a 318ci V8 engine but is now fitted with a new Mopar
Performance 426 Hemi engine complete with 2 (period correct) Carter
AFB carburetors pushing 465hp. This engine had been expertly torn
down, rebuilt and fully blueprinted upon delivery. This alone is
incredible but the story of this car is even more amazing. This
three owner car has just 17,100 actual miles since new.... Yes,
since new as in 1970!! This Barracuda has a complete ownership
history and plenty of documentation. Purchased new on March 25,
1970 at Flatlands Plymouth in Brooklyn NY, the proud owner's name,
address and purchase price is clearly stated on the dealer order
paperwork, dealer invoice and warranty info. The near perfect build
sheet was only recently pulled from under the rear seat. There is
documentation from the original owner showing just 11,930 original
miles in 2000 and also a bill of sale showing just 11,980 miles
when the current owner purchased the car in 2009. The second owner
basically commissioned the Hemi-fication and then it was stored
away with the other cars in his collection for another nine years.
This car has never left the state of New York. The pictures will
show a photo of the original owner taken next to the car back in
1970 and a photo of the same original owner along side the third
and final owner taken just over eight years ago. The original owner
moth balled the car in a garage in Brooklyn until 1999 when he had
the body repainted to its original and rare factory Black color
(X9) at Alplex Autobody and Restorations of Waterford CT. The new
paint was done in two stage clear coat. The second owner had
V&V Automotive Machine in Wappinger Falls, NY do the Hemi-Cuda
upgrades and expert engine blueprinting which was documented in the
High Performance Mopar magazine shown. A full 3 page article was
written. Recently, the current owner having at this point the car
mechanically completed, had the paint touched up, wet sanded and
re-cleared. Today, the body and paint is Flawless as is the
original interior (except the new front bucket seat skins),
original white power top with original rear glass window and
spotless undercarriage. About this Barracuda.... During the
addition of custom frame connectors, thermal insulation was added
to keep inside noise and heat to a minimum. All body panels are
(rust free) original panels. The car has never been hit and only
driven on fair weather days. All glass is original! The windshield
is perfectly clear. The factory Black (X9 code) paint and white
convertible power top is this cars stock colors and a rare
combination.(see original trim tag photo). Factory options include
power steering, power brakes, light package, Rallye Cluster gauge
package, three speed automatic transmission with (Pistol Grip)
Slapstick Shifter, AM Radio with MP3 conversion hookup in the ash
tray (as shown) and more... Thi
