1970 Plymouth 440 Cuda

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back | 1970 Plymouth 440 Cuda | 75,400 miles | $58,995 | Details

Did you know they made more 440 SIX PACK Plymouth Cuda cars than 4bbl cars in 1970? That is right, only 334, 440/4bbl Plymouth Cuda’s rolled of the assembly line in 1970.They began as an extremely well preserved original purchase from a fellow Mopar enthusiast who had kept the car garaged and maintained since 1983. Hi-Impact Limelight/Sublime FJ5 Green, 4spd Transmission, Rallye dash, Rallye wheels, this Cuda comes with all the right stuff and the broadcast sheet to prove it!

Because the current owner wanted drive it, he chose to do a ground up restoration, retaining as much of the original patina as he could. This is a reliable driver that you can really experience. More >

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Documentation/Originality:	Includes original door sticker, original fender tag, and factory broadcast sheet. The engine block is not original. All body numbers match, cowl, radiator, and trunk rail have all been checked. This is a great looking really clean driver , but it also comes with an extensive copilation of documentation and has true collectibility. This and all the cars can be seen with appointments.
Engine/Mechanical:	The engine compartment is clean and neat, original finishes and details abound right down to the factory style hose clamps. As part of the restoration, the entire drive train has been gone through. The engine was completely rebuilt from bottom to top. The transmission and rear-end were checked, serviced, and reinstalled. The 440 Super Commando V8 motor starts on the first or second turn of the key, idles strong and accelerates smoothly. This is a car that does not need to be gone through you get it home. This is truly a turnkey experience. Everything that was needed to be done has been. Rallye Wheels are Original Equipment (OE) 14" x 5.5" rims Exhaust is custom bent high flow exhaust and performance muffers Rear Wing is not an original option on the car Front grill is OE and has no cracks or breaks Tail panel is finished in smooth low gloss black, not organosol All gauges and lights really work, wiring harnesses are new
Interior:	The interior is in very good condition. The dash, carpeting, and headliner have been replaced. Door panels, console and front and rear seat covers are original free from rips, cracks, or significant wear. All the chrome and switchgear show minimal wear looking more like a restored vehicle than an original. The steering wheel shows the normal wear, the simulated wood grain pattern rubbed off over time. All accessories are functional. You can tell this car has led a life garage kept and well maintained.
Paint/Body:	All of the exterior body panels were taken down to bare metal and prepped for repaint. This Cuda has a fresh factory correct shade of Limelight Green in base coat/clear coat with three coats of clear. As with most Mopars, the quarters have been reskinned and the trunk pan is also new. Everything was butt-welded and finished in all metal, done right. All the trim was removed before painting. The door jambs and inner fender aprons show off the factory original coat. Looking down each side of the car you will notice how straight the panels are, how well they align to one another and how uniform the panel gaps are. The trunk and hood sit and align with the same quality of fit. This Cuda dressed and ready for the limelight, impressive at 20 feet, 10 feet, 5 feet, even on close inspection. Overall, the paint stands tall for a driver quality vehicle.
Chassis/ Undercarriage:	Underbody floor pans retain the factory undercoat and a fresh coat of satin black to fend off rock chips. No hidden rust issues here. Suspension components likewise show minimal wear consistent with a ground up restored, garage kept vehicle. The trunk is also very clean being freshly painted. This Cuda has a new repop trunk mat and correct jack, but no spare. A new set of Rallye Wheels, trim rings, and Goodyear Eagle GT II tires.
Specifications:	440-4 Barrel High Preformance / 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Hardtop 167972 Sequence Number '167972' Paint Code: Sublime / Limelight Trim Grade/Style/Color Vinyl Bucket Seats Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel Date Built: 10 / 21 / 1969 Order Number: 059686 Roof Type OR Color: Sublime / Limelight 3.54:1 Dana 60 Track Package Rallye Instrument Cluster Console w/ Buckets Bucket Seats Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Outside Mirror Hood Tie Down Pins Roof Drip Rail Moldings Wide Sill Molding Belt Molding 69-70 Quarter Panel Tape Treatment Dual Exhaust w/o Tips Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips Tachometer 26 in. Radiator Lime Light A/C: No Miles: 75,400 Cruise: No Doors: 2 Tilt: No Engine: 440 4bbl Super Commando Power Locks: No Transmission: 4spd Manual Power Steering: No Drive Train: RWD 3:55 Sure-Grip Power Seats: No Body Type: Hardtop Power Brakes: No Power Windows: No