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This rare race car is fully documented to be one of the four Hemi 'Cudas exported to France at the request of Henri Chemin, the Director of Chrysler's Racing Department at the time and somewhat of a legend to French motorsports enthusiasts. Chemin had built Ford's racing program in the 1960's before moving to Chrysler and essentially building theirs as the 1970's began.
Chemin's list of racing credentials is long and lustrous, but what he is most proud of accomplishing with Chrysler of France was not only creating their racing department, but driving Hemi Cuda BS23ROB249759 to four French Group 1 Championships earned by an infinite number of victories and top finishes in hillclimbs and circuit events between 1970 and 1973. By all accounts, this is the winningest Hemi Cuda ever built, scoring more racing victories than the great fraternity of NHRA drag racers such as Ronnie Sox, Herb McCandless, Dick Landy, and 'Ohio' Arlen Vanke.
With some assistance from the French racing resources of Matra, the Cuda was given an upgraded suspension, improved brakes, and some precision engine balancing. The rules prohibited any further engine modifications so the 426 cubic-inch Hemi was very close to production specs. But the improved underpinnings gave the Hemi Cuda the kind of overall handling which allowed it to go toe-to-toe with the factory-prepared Mustangs, Camaros, Porsche and BMW's it faced all over France and dominated them for several years.
The Hemi Cuda Chemin raced almost exclusively was given the identification number 6752WX 75 and it was the first one imported by Chrysler France. Altogether, it racked up no fewer than 60 victories during its racing life, and following its retirement from the Chrysler racing program in 1973, it continued to be successfully campaigned by French privateers before eventually dropping out of sight.
The car was discovered and brought to Connecticut where it received a proper and authentic restoration by Redline Restorations.
Chemin's list of racing credentials is long and lustrous, but what he is most proud of accomplishing with Chrysler of France was not only creating their racing department, but driving Hemi Cuda BS23ROB249759 to four French Group 1 Championships earned by an infinite number of victories and top finishes in hillclimbs and circuit events between 1970 and 1973. By all accounts, this is the winningest Hemi Cuda ever built, scoring more racing victories than the great fraternity of NHRA drag racers such as Ronnie Sox, Herb McCandless, Dick Landy, and 'Ohio' Arlen Vanke.
With some assistance from the French racing resources of Matra, the Cuda was given an upgraded suspension, improved brakes, and some precision engine balancing. The rules prohibited any further engine modifications so the 426 cubic-inch Hemi was very close to production specs. But the improved underpinnings gave the Hemi Cuda the kind of overall handling which allowed it to go toe-to-toe with the factory-prepared Mustangs, Camaros, Porsche and BMW's it faced all over France and dominated them for several years.
The Hemi Cuda Chemin raced almost exclusively was given the identification number 6752WX 75 and it was the first one imported by Chrysler France. Altogether, it racked up no fewer than 60 victories during its racing life, and following its retirement from the Chrysler racing program in 1973, it continued to be successfully campaigned by French privateers before eventually dropping out of sight.
The car was discovered and brought to Connecticut where it received a proper and authentic restoration by Redline Restorations.
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Chassis#: bs23j0b305111 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v0e123309 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Coupe Chassis#: bs23j0b296092 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Chassis#: bs23j0b307006 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v0b345337 Sold for USD$106,700 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r0b146392 Sold for USD$214,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: BS23H0E129185 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA Chassis#: BS23R0B159482 Sold for USD$159,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BH27G0B244698 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23n0e102940 Sold for USD$80,300 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27n0b297503 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bh27g0b163299 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23n0e135733 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA Chassis#: BS23V0E126816 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: ORBH23G0B192847 Sold for USD$158,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA Chassis#: BS23V0B201139 Sold for USD$91,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: BS23V0E122931 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BH27G0B142667 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BH27N0B131589 Sold for USD$95,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA Chassis#: BS23U0B269342 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Plymouth Barracudas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Plymouth Barracuda's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | bs23r0b157444 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $240,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | bh23g0b156969 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $55,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda | bs23j0b308420 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $130,000 | $195,000 | $225,000 |
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Sedan | bh41h0b100000 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $75,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1970 Plymouth Cuda | bs23v0b129088 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $130,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Custom | bh23g0e101001 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $100,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | bh23c0e101015 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $80,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible | bh27g0b351835 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $145,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1970 Plymouth 4-Door Barracuda | bh41h0b100000 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1970 Plymouth Cuda | bs23v0b129088 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $130,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Custom | bs23h0b266676 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $90,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe | bp23g0e100992 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $42,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | bs23r0b178823 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $250,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe | bp23g0b221430 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $87,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | bs23r0b223591 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $75,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth 4-Door Barracuda | bh41h0b100000 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | bs27v0b133363 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $180,000 | $200,000 | $250,000 |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $230,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $200,000 | $250,000 | $275,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $245,000 | $300,000 | $325,000 | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Custom | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $110,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $70,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Cuda | BS27N0B161634 | 2022 GAA : July 2022 | $120,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Cuda | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $80,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Cuda Custom | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $75,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2022 Mecum Indy | $200,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | ||||
1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2022 GAA : February 2022 | $90,000 | |||
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Pilot Car | 4 | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee |
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