Like many notable extreme-demand vehicles, Hemi-powered Chrysler E-body convertibles were produced during a small window of time, 1970-71, and even then in very limited quantities. Today, a variety of factors have pushed these cars into the multimillion-dollar range. A car like this 1970 Lemon Twist Hemi Cuda has the right stuff. Take mileage as a […]
Edelbrock 850 CFM 4-barrel carburetor Original Carter 750 CFM carburetor included 727 TorqueFlite transmission 8 3/4 inch 3.23 Sure-Grip differential Power steering and brakes A4 Silver Metallic with Black vinyl top Performance hood treatment Premium Black bucket seats Center console and woodgrain accents
While the famous Monterey Car Week is typically associated with multimillion-dollar purebred European sports cars and antique luxury automobiles, Mecum Auctions is bringing a game changer this year in the form of multimillion-dollar muscle—the king of American muscle cars, a rare 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible (Lot F69). The Executive Demonstrator of its designer, John […]
Never restored and driven just 81 miles over its entire life, this is the lowest-mileage 1970 Hemi Cuda known to exist. It was special-ordered and purchased new at Shreves Plymouth-Dodge in June 1970 by Bill Reardon of Clarksburg, West Virginia, who was finally buying his dream car at 62 years of age. One of the […]
Mecum’s first-ever Austin, Texas, collector car auction held this past weekend was well-received by enthusiasts from the live-music capital of the world evidenced by excellent sales results with a near-70 percent sell-through rate and $14,668,347 in total sales. The anticipated offering of 600 vehicles was far exceeded as 660 vehicles crossed the auction block in […]
The 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda evolved slightly in design from 1970 with the addition of the fender “gills” and the revised 4-light nose and grille, but the good news is that the mighty 425 horse power 426 cubic-inch hemispherical headed V8 remained unchanged in power
The Cuda (Plymouth Barracuda) came in several different models – 318, 340, 360, 383, 440, 426 Hemi. It was one of the greatest muscle cars ever created. The first was introduced back in 1964 and the production continued to 1974. So, which is the ultimate Cuda? No doubt – The Hemicuda! Talking about great cars, […]
The 1971 Plymouth Viper Custom Cuda is one-of-a-kind thanks to Time Machines. Here are the details: Engine swaps have been around from the earliest days of motoring. More sophisticated hot rodders pioneered chassis swaps to get more performance and less weight. But rare is the car that can so seamlessly blend two completely different vehicles […]
Mopar® ‘Top Eliminator’ Program Returns • 27th Midwest Mopars in the Park kicks off 2011 Mopar® “Top Eliminator” program • Mopar “Top Eliminator” winners to be named at three events in 2011 • Program recognizes the most skilled Mopar enthusiasts and their restyled or customized vehicles May 27, 2011 , Auburn Hills, […]