1971 Hemi Barracuda Cuda Convertible Tribute

This 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible tribute is a stunning, ighly accurate and “what you would have ordered today if you could” representation of what Plymouth produced when it married the famous 426 cubic inch Mopar “Elephant motor” to one of the prettiest convertibles produced out of the now extinct Plymouth brand. Only 11 real 1971 Hemi Cuda convertibles rolled off the assembly line and one just recently sold for an eye popping, ecord-setting $3.5 Million Dollars. Own what is clearly a blue-chip commodity for a fraction of the cost. Original equipment, estored original parts and original finishes were used where practical and important.

Starting life out as a 1971 V8 Barracuda Convertible, his beautiful example has less than 100 miles on it following an extensive 8 year frame-off rotisserie restoration that included massaging or replacing as needed every panel on the car. To aid in durability, he original spot welds were stitch-welded in the main structural areas to increase strength and sub frame connectors were additionally added to augment the factory torque boxes used for rigidity in convertibles and original hemi cars. This car was a factory undercoat car so the structural improvements were done in an as-close-to-original-as-possible way to stay close to factory appearance. Finished in near flawless Y3 Curious Yellow paint, his awesome ‘Cuda is complemented with black Billboard stripes and a tuxedo leather interior and a black power top. Correct organisol finishes were used as needed on the tail panel and shaker hood bubble.

Mechanically the car is equipped with a dyno-proven dual four barrel 426 Hemi producing 540 hp and 500 ft-lbs of torque mated to an 18 spline Hemi 4 speed with a pistol grip shifter and putting all that power to the ground via a heavy duty Dana 60 rear end with 3.55:1 gears and posi-traction. Four-wheel power disc brakes provide stopping power. The car is further equipped with many of the desirable options available in ’71; a “Shaker” hood, ood pins, ally gauges, ual remote mirrors, im-blow steering wheel, M/FM pushbutton radio with three speaker dash, ront and rear rubber bumpers, o-wing and 15 inch Rally Wheels.

The option list includes:

· New 426 Hemi engine dynode at 540 hp/500 ft-lb (new reproduction block with restored original heads)

· Dual 4 bbl carburetion tuned for this motor

· Electronic ignition

· Rebuilt low mileage original18 spline hemi 4 spd transmission with pistol grip shifter

· Rebuilt Dana 60 rear end with 3.55:1 gearing, ew axles, ew clutch discs and Dr. Differential rear disc brake setup and snubber assembly

· “Ram-man” Power brake booster and master cylinder setup connected to rebuilt original disc brake setup up front the new Dr. Diff rear disc brakes with adjustable proportioning valve

· Shaker hood

· Hood pins

· Dual remote mirrors

· White leather bucket seat interior

· Restored custom Rimblow steering wheel with NOS switch

· Rebuilt AM/FM pushbutton radio

· Three speaker dash with restored/recovered speakers

· Rally gauges fully restored by “redline” gauges with upgraded solid state electronics

· Front and rear rubber bumpers

· Go-wing

· 15 inch rally wheels with BFG T/A radials

This car is a real head turner and guarantees that not only will you have a solid investment going forward, ut one that grabs attention wherever you drive or show the car.

This car is available for sale locally and is subject to previous sale. Preview or inspection is highly encouraged beforehand. Let me know and I will be happy to work with you to see the car. Once this car sells it is SOLD and a $2000 non refundable deposit by paypal or wire will be required within 2 days of sale. Remaining funds to be delivered either by cash in person, cashiers check or money order from a certified bank or wired within 7 days of sale completion. Make sure you have the money lined up ahead of time. Shipping is NOT included but I will assist the new owner with arrangements (not payment) to get you the car in a timely manner.