Killer pro-touring 'Cuda with all the upgrades. 426 cubic inch Gen
III EFI Hemi, 6-speed manual, Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes,
coil-over suspension and more. Beautiful interior. Brutally fast.
The 'Cuda that you've always wished you could build!The
second-generation Plymouth Barracuda, or 'Cuda, was the perfect
blend of performance, good looks, and price. Chrysler sat back and
watched the Camaro and Mustang evolve, then delivered what just
might be the best-looking pony car of them all. Today, almost any
'Cuda is highly prized, and they make a fantastic foundation for
building something spectacular, something like this 1970 Plymouth
'Cuda hardtop. With a comprehensive makeover, it delivers modern
sledgehammer performance while keeping the classic 'Cuda look. Of
course, a few choice modifications make this one stand out in a
crowded field, including that slick two-tone color combination.
Starting with Plum Crazy Purple as a base, a satin black wrap was
added on top, separated by an orange pinstripe, giving this 'Cuda a
modern look that still recalls the performance hood treatments of
the '60s. And speaking of hoods, this one has a lightweight custom
fiberglass piece with a big scoop and trick locking pins to hold it
in place. There's also a molded-in ducktail spoiler out back, a
subtle chin spoiler, and custom side exhaust built into the rockers
that sounds heroic. Custom LED lighting gives it a unique look at
night, and details like the emblems, rain gutters, and side marker
lights have been shaved. From any angle, this is an awesome-looking
car.The interior is a full custom job that features custom bucket
seats from a late-model with power adjustments in every direction.
The caramel-colored leather is beautiful against the Plum Crazy
paint and gives this 'Cuda a sophisticated look that many of its
siblings lack. Settle in and you'll find a tilt steering column
with a custom steering wheel, a giant pistol-grip shifter for the
6-speed manual, and a factory instrument panel full of modern
Dakota Digital instruments that monitor all the vitals. The car
also features keyless pushbutton start: hit the unlock button on
the remote fob, clutch in, then press the illuminated button the
dash and the Holley Terminator X fuel injection system fires the
426 cubic inch HEMI without a lot of fuss. If you get bored with
the outrageous performance, there's also a Kenwood touch-screen
entertainment system in the custom center console, along with
controls for the power windows. Vintage Air supplied the HVAC
system, which uses OEM-style controls to help them blend in, and
there's a beautifully stitched dash cover that matches the
upholstery. Other trick details include custom-molded 'CUDA' print
on the back seats, a matching headliner, and a pair of cupholders
between the front seats. The trunk is neatly finished with
traditional carpets and a custom enclosure for the two JBL
subwoofers, and please check out the custom drilled aluminum trunk
hinges?too cool!Power comes from a custom-built GEN III HEMI V8
that's been bored and stroked to a familiar 426 cubic inches. We
don't have dyno sheets, but this is a seriously strong powerplant
that flings the relatively lightweight 'Cuda around with ease.
Featuring Holley Sniper Terminator X fuel injection, its road
manners are surprisingly user-friendly and it's as content to sit
in traffic as it is to hammer through your favorite twisting road.
There's a massive aluminum radiator up front with a pair of
electric fans to keep things cool, and you'll note that the entire
engine bay was smoothed and finished to the same standards as the
rest of the car. Long-tube headers feed a custom stainless dual
exhaust system with X-pipe and side exits?it's loud, but the
soundtrack is spectacular! A 6-speed manual transmission feeds
power to a familiar Chrysler 8.75-inch rear end, which has been
stuffed with 3.54 gears and heavily reinforced, and which now hangs
on a custom 4-link suspension with adjustable coil-over shocks. The
front suspension involves a new K-member with tubular A-arms,
coil-over shocks, rack-and-pinion steering, plus a fat sway bar,
giving this 'Cuda the moves of a much younger machine. Other
goodies include drilled and vented Wilwood disc brakes at all four
corners, a custom stainless fuel cell in back, and a heavy-duty
driveshaft. American Racing supplied the wheels, which show off the
big brakes and are fitted with staggered 265/30/19 front and
345/25/20 rear performance radials.Documentation includes most of
the car's original Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, manuals
for the various components that went into the build, and a bunch of
purchase receipts.Nasty fast with well-chosen components, this
pro-touring 'Cuda is available for a fraction of the build cost. It
isn't a perfect car (it was built to be driven), but it has the
right parts to be a show-stopper anywhere it goes. The ideal mix of
one of the best-looking designs of the '70s and modern tech, it
delivers the performance promised by its look. Call today!Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Listing ID:CC-2010159
Price:$99,900
Location:Cleveland, Ohio
Year:1970
Make:Plymouth
Model:Barracuda
Exterior Color:Plum Crazy/Black
Interior Color:Caramel leather
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:29
Stock Number:122055
VIN:BH23G0B324795
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