Vehicle Description
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda
There's a difference between Barracuda and 'Cuda. The initial
Barracuda was nothing more than a slightly redesigned and upgraded
Plymouth Valiant. In fact, for years it bore the Valiant's
nameplate. The production tried its level best to flood the dealers
with the Barracuda so floated on the Valiant's platform. More so
because the Ford Mustang was about to arrive. The 'Cuda name, which
is the more performance-oriented Barracuda, only came about in
1969, five years after the official launch of the Barracuda. The
Barracuda spanned three generations over a decade. Ever since,
resurrection rumors have been rife but often without substance.
Offering for consignment, is a 1970 "barn find" version of the
'Cuda. This car has literally been sitting for the last 32 years
and has suffered for it a bit. Some rusting of the panels, an
interior that needs a full restoration and no engine, this is a
blank palette for you to do whatever it is you want to it. Dream
on, dream until your dreams come true!
Exterior
All steel with panels showing various stages of invasive rust
damage. Particularly on the rockers and lower quarters front and
rear. Also, some damage just below the rear window, prior to the
trunk deck. Grille trim has some cracking, and rear panel with
taillights shows a small area of rust, but with no cracking damage.
Window trimmings and chrome bumpers are slightly pitted, and
trimmings are mis-aligned but clean as presenting. A dual scooped
hood is correct, and it has the factory pins for securing.
Interior
Floorpans are rusted through in certain areas, and bare uncarpeted
metal floors are seen throughout. Original high back bucket seats
up front and bench in the rear are torn, dry rotted, and dirty. The
headliner is torn and sagging and has sustained water damage. A
full restoration will need to be performed here. The original dash
is present with all gauges, as well as a circa 1972-1974 steering
wheel. In the trunk, the floor of it has been eaten away by
invasive rust.
Drivetrain
No engine or transmission is installed in this car at present time.
The rear axle is a 7 1/4" which is not correct for this car.
Undercarriage
Plenty of invasive rust, and floorpans will need to be replaced.
Frame is structurally sound and shows slight surface rust.
Suspension parts may be compromised with attachments to the frame
as they show rust. Drum brakes are seen all around. Torsion bars
provide the front suspension while leaf springs bring up the
rear.
A 1970 'Cuda barn find, could be used for parts, or thought through
for an ambitious restoration to make it exactly what you want. So,
what will it be? Vitamin C? In Violet? Lemon Twist? Tor Red? The
world is your 'Cuda!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
