Vehicle Description
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Convertible
The new 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was introduced along with the
all-new Dodge Challenger. Both shared the new E platform, a new
platform for 1970 which kept with the pony car mantra...long nose,
short deck. An extremely similar look shared by the cars fittingly
resulted in them being known as the Mopar Twins.
For consignment one of the twins, but this one has been the
recipient of a rotisserie restoration, which has been well
documented. At this time this car received new fenders, new quarter
panels, new front and rear valance panels, and a new convertible
top. Bathed in two tone paint, and now with a 440ci engine let's
just say rock and roll and hold on to the Jesus bar!
Exterior
At the front of the car, a traditional satin split grille with
single matte silver bezel headlights flanking on either side. At
the top of those lamps, the original bulge hood, now presenting in
satin black with hood pins. The hood continues rearward to a
pristine stainless framed windshield. Bringing up either side of
the stainless are chromed sport mirrors. Moving to the rear quarter
on our way we note extremely well minded gaps, all straight
worry-free steel, and the familiar hockey stick 440 sticker in
white. This all plays out on a field of deep burgundy paint, which
also covers the quarter sides and doors. And at the back of the
car, a traditional satin black valence housing the iconic Plymouth
3 bar taillights and a 'Cuda badge. The rear showroom quality
bumper hangs below the valance, and in a burgundy rear panel dual
chrome tipped exhaust peek out. Topping the car off is a nearly new
canvas power activated convertible top with a clear rear window. On
all 4 corners are chromed 15-inch Mopar Rally Wheels wrapped in
235/60R15's in front and larger 275/60R15's in back. Lest I forget
the high flying black satin painted Go Wing on the trunk lid.
Interior
Keeping the door open to the "no stone left unturned department",
we can swing open a door and see showroom quality door panels in
white vinyl. Also showroom quality are 2 vinyl high back buckets
with smooth center panels and back top and seat panels of tuck and
roll pattern. These sport a clean contemporary styling and are
shapely but still simple. The rear bench carries this motif in
back, and these are nearly perfect as well. This all sits in a
beautiful calm sea of jet black carpet. Floating above the carpet
up front is a well done restoration on the dash, featuring a
whistle round lineup of gauges, within a satin black field and a
black padded dash top. Seen racing up the center between the
buckets is a 70's stylized console in black vinyl, and wood
applique, and sporting a wood 'Cuda pistol grip knob topping the
automatic slap stick shifter. 2 white faced aftermarket gauges are
hanging below the dash just to the left of the shifter. A wood
rimmed wheel with a "Michelin Man' styled steering column fronts
this dash.
Drivetrain
A 440ci V8 is now in and it has QuickFuel 4-barrel carburetor
sitting atop. Attached to the back of this healthy mill is a
3-speed Torqueflite A727 automatic transmission. Power flows
rearward and is distributed to each rear wheel via a 8-3/4 rear
axle.
Undercarriage
With a restoration of this quality and attention to detail as such,
one would expect nothing less than to see the likes of which are
all rust free, even dirt free, perfection amalgamation of pure
metal parts all with a burgundy field of the unibody. 11" rear
drums, and front disc brakes, all held together with independent
front, and leaf sprung rear suspension. Note the photo of the
headers and engine pan, it might as well be jewelry, that is just
how nice this car presents itself. And don't forget the Flowmaster
clean and green exhaust.
Drive-Ability
Our decoder and Muscle car aficionado did this test drive and he
returned with a smile on his face which speaks volumes, because he
is always in a bad mood! He LOVED this car with its unending power
curve, smooth shifting and nice handling. Bias free braking was
apparent to him as the ability to spin the rear tires, which is
always a plus with these early Muscle cars, prior to the EPA
stepping in and messing things up. All was in working condition as
to accessories etc.
All dressed up, and now also ready for some whoopass, 440 cubes,
plenty of carb CFM, and a 3-speed, all wrapped up in straight
pristine burgundy and satin black steel. Now that's what I call a
muscle car. Bad enough to move away from the twin and become the
evil stepsister! Lovely.
VIN DECODE
BH27G0B303716
B-Barracuda
H-High Price Class
27-Convertible
G-318ci V8 2bbl 230hp
0-1970
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
303716-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
E44-318ci V8 2bbl
D31-904 Automatic Transmission TorqueFlite
BH27
B-Plymouth Barracuda
H-High
27-Convertible
G0B
G-318 230HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
0-1970
B-Hamtramck, MI, Assy Plant
303716-Sequence Number '303716'
EB5-Blue Fire Metallic
H6X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
H-High
6-Vinyl Bucket Seats
X9-Black
000-Full Door Panel
413-Date Built: 4 / 13 / 1970
036794-Order Number: 036794
V3X-Black Convertible Top
C16-Console w/ Buckets
C55-Bucket Seats
P37-Power Convertible Top
R35-AM / FM Multiplex Stereo
Y05-Built to U.S. Specifications
EN1-End of Codes Assembly Line 1
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.
