Vehicle Description
This is one of only 87 High Performance 383 4bbl Automatic 'Cuda
Convertibles produced in 1971. Yes, this is no pedestrian
Barracuda. This is a true BS27N1B car. A late production unit, this
is also one of the last '71 'Cuda's ever made. This one was factory
equipped in "Dreamsicle" colors, Hemi Orange over white leather
interior. Other desirable options include ice cold A/C, AM/FM
"thumb dial" radio, Rallye Gauges, Tuff Wheel, Console, Power
Windows, Power convertible top, and more. All of it documented by
two fender tags and three broadcast sheets.
This is no warmed over driver that often clutter the classified
section either. This 'Cuda was treated to one of the very best in
concours quality over the top restorations by nationally award
winning shop, The Finer Details. She began with a solid, all
numbers matching body, original transmission, rear, and a date code
correct (but not VIN stamped) 383 HP Magnum block. Following more
than 4,000 hours in restoration and years gathering the best
original components, the car was entered into concours competition
at the 2015 World of Wheels where it won Best in Class, Best Paint,
and Best Interior. The undercarriage looks as nice as the top!
She currently shows 100 miles on the restoration and 77,616 miles
overall on the odometer. While she has been reborn as a trailered
show pony, she is engineered for the open road. The date code
correct HP Magnum motor was stroked and poked to 445 cubic inches
by Dave Bruns Mid-America Racing Engines. The engine was likewise
balanced, blueprinted, and machined to port-match intake and heads.
Valve train benefited from the conversion to modern roller rockers.
The rest of the drive-train and suspension received a similar
treatment. While the factory rated this mill at 335hp, it now makes
more than 450 horsepower, naturally aspirated on pump gas while
still appearing factory stock on the outside.
So, if you always dreamed of owning a genuine 'Cuda convertible
that pays off in both "Show" and "Go" (and don't wish to spend $3.5
million dollars, or even the $200,000+ and YEARS that it cost to
restore this example), then you have found about the best specimen
one can buy.
Keys to Collectibility
*Over-the-top rotisserie restoration from a nationally award
winning shop, The Finer Details
*Factory High Impact Color Combo- Hemi Orange over White Leather
Interior
*World of Wheels 2015 Best In Class Winner
*World of Wheels 2015 Best Paint
*World of Wheels 2015 Best Interior
*Fully Documented with Multiple Build Sheets, Original Fender Tag,
Warranty Card, and Owner's Manual
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