1970 Plymouth Barracuda Cuda Hardtop Coupe

Two of the most prized options on the 1970 E-Body Plymouth Cuda was the 440 cubic-inch engine and the Shaker hood. The 440 cubic-inch V8 had 3 x 2-barrel carburetors and produced just under 400 horsepower. The E-body configuration was a two-door coupe with influences from some of the greatest muscle cars of that era, such as the Chevrolet Camaro. Plymouth and Chrysler both attracted buyers by offering dramatic paint and stripe packages wrapped around giant engines and performance products. Dan Gurney and Sweed Savage could be seen racing their factory prepared Plymouth Cuda's during the 1970 Trans Am circuit.

The 1970 Plymouth 440-6 Pack Cuda finished in Plum Crazy paint was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island. It was expected to sell between $140,000-$180,000 and offered without reserve. At the conclusion of the auction, the vehicle had been sold for $120,450. The vehicle features black bucket front seats and a four-speed transmission. It has a factory shaker hood, black vinyl top, hockey stick decals and a Dana 60 rear-end.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006