LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Cuda has always been one of the pinnacle muscle cars of the era and has become a must-have for any muscle car collector. In 1970, Plymouth decided to step up its game with the new E-body, which was shorter and wider and removed all commonality with the Valiant. For engines, the Cuda had many different offerings from a 198 CI 6-cylinder to the mighty 426 CI Hemi, which was the King of the Mopar power options providing 425 HP according to the factory. However, it is well known that this was a very conservative horsepower listing.Today, the ‘70 and ‘71 Hemi Cuda are still at the top of the food chain for Mopar muscle, fetching six- to seven-figure sums at auction.
The other aspect of the Mopar Muscle cars of this era was the "high impact" colors that were on the order sheet. Mopar also sported some of the best go-faster stripes like the Black Hockey Stick on the hind quarter of the ’70 Cuda proudly displaying the engine block, such as Hemi, in the stick blade. Plymouth advertised these cars as part of its “Rapid Transit System” and suggested that: “There are two kinds of Barracudas in this world. Those that do … and those that really do.”
This factory 1970 Hemi Cuda offered here for sale is a spectacular restored example of one of the world’s most desirable muscle cars. Factory-delivered in FE5 Rallye Red Paint with a matching red bucket seat interior. Under the iconic shaker hood, this Cuda’ retains its numbers matching R code 426ci/425hp Hemi engine as well as matching numbers three-speed Torqueflite transmission. This example is also one of very few factory Hemi Cudas to have the ultra-rare and extremely desirable Chrome Luggage Rack, which makes it extremely unique and highly sought after. Also loaded with other options, some of which include:A32 super performance axle package, elastomeric front bumper, rallye instrument cluster, power brakes, woodgrain console, chrome luggage rack, drip rail moldings, tachometer, N96 shaker hood, black vinyl side stripe and AM radio.
This car has been subject to a ground-up, nut-and-bolt, cost-is-no-object, rotisserie restoration where the undercarriage, engine bay and exterior have been finished to better-than-new standards. The red bucket interior has been completely restored and looks just as good as new. This example has been given a thorough visual inspection by Mopar expert Galen Govier which deemed it to retain its numbers matching engine, transmission, original fender tag and broadcast sheet.
A factory Hemi Cuda is certainly among the most desirable muscle cars of all time. In a market flooded with recreation cars, finding a real “R” code Hemi Cuda that is fully documented and restored to this level is a real challenge. All the right options with an elephant under the hood make this a great opportunity for the muscle car or Mopar collector. Further research reveals this car is the only known example ever built with these options, making it likely a true one-of-one.