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This vehicle is known as 'Job 159,' the second 1970 Hemi 'Cuda model built on the first day of production. This special 'Cuda was one of the so-called 'pilot cars' that were hand-built before production fully commenced at Hamtramck, and the car illustrated in the sales brochure for the new 'E-body' 'Cuda and in early advertisements. It starred in at least two television commercials and was used in a dealer promotional film used to sell salesmen and buyers alike on the fully redesigned model's new features.
Standard Equipment and Accessories
This Plymouth 'Cuda left the factory wearing a Rallye Red exterior with a black vinyl roof and black leather front bucket seats and console. Along with the Hemi V8 engine, it came equipped with an automatic transmission, 'Shaker' hood, Enduro bumpers, power steering, dual sport mirrors, front fog lights, factory pin-lock hood, fiber optic front turn signal marker lights, 'hockey stick' trim stripe, AM radio, clock, tachometer, and factory chrome exhaust tips.
Unique Features
As an early, hand-built 'pilot car,' this 'Cuda came with several unique features and unusual details. The hood Shaker and its air inlet grilles are painted in matching color, and a tail panel is finished in Argent Silver - like the Barracuda Grand Coupe, rather than the black used on later production cars. The 'hickey stick' body stripe is slightly longer than other 'Cudas, another unique feature that distinguishes it from regular production examples.
This 'Cuda has received some restoration work, but much of the bodywork appears to be original. The undercarriage is finished in grey primer with the expected areas of overspray, and the engine block is an early 'warranty block' replacement. Some of the interior upholstery appears to still be original, and the odometer displays 72,501 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
Standard Equipment and Accessories
This Plymouth 'Cuda left the factory wearing a Rallye Red exterior with a black vinyl roof and black leather front bucket seats and console. Along with the Hemi V8 engine, it came equipped with an automatic transmission, 'Shaker' hood, Enduro bumpers, power steering, dual sport mirrors, front fog lights, factory pin-lock hood, fiber optic front turn signal marker lights, 'hockey stick' trim stripe, AM radio, clock, tachometer, and factory chrome exhaust tips.
Unique Features
As an early, hand-built 'pilot car,' this 'Cuda came with several unique features and unusual details. The hood Shaker and its air inlet grilles are painted in matching color, and a tail panel is finished in Argent Silver - like the Barracuda Grand Coupe, rather than the black used on later production cars. The 'hickey stick' body stripe is slightly longer than other 'Cudas, another unique feature that distinguishes it from regular production examples.
This 'Cuda has received some restoration work, but much of the bodywork appears to be original. The undercarriage is finished in grey primer with the expected areas of overspray, and the engine block is an early 'warranty block' replacement. Some of the interior upholstery appears to still be original, and the odometer displays 72,501 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2023
2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $280,000
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hardtop Chassis#: BS23V0B100413 Sold for USD$112,000 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27r0b305097 Sold for USD$2,576,000 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r0b178823 Sold for USD$286,000 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Custom Chassis#: bh23c0b123763 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r0b412035 Sold for USD$264,000 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v0b345337 Sold for USD$106,700 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23v0e123309 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Chassis#: bs23j0b305111 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Chassis#: bs23r0b146392 Sold for USD$214,500 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 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#: bh27g0b163299 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Chassis#: bs27n0b297503 Sold for USD$104,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#: bs23n0e135733 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: BS23V0E122931 Sold for USD$82,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: BH27N0B131589 Sold for USD$95,700 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 Six-Barrel Hardtop | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | ||||
1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible | bh27g0b110405 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $85,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Cuda | bs23n0b217897 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $70,000 | ||
1970 Plymouth Cuda | bs23v0e127193 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $130,000 | ||
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 |
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