1970 CUDA 440ci ALL ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERS
Make: | Plymouth |
Model: | Barracuda |
SubModel: | CUDA |
Type: | Coupe |
Year: | 1970 |
Mileage: | 101400 |
VIN: | BS23U0B159421 |
Color: | LEMON TWIST |
Engine: | 440 ci |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows Leather Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1970 Plymouth Barracuda |
By 1969 Plymouth stylists had to come up with something bi, bald and innovative for the thirdgeneration of the Barracud, by the stroke a pencil on the drawing board the redesigned Barracuda for 1970would turn out to be one of the most beautiful muscle cars ever built, spy photos of the 1970 Cuda somehowmanaged to get into the automotive publications. It was all excitemen, Plymouth created the " Rapid TransitSystem" and pick up the slang name "Cuda" among Woodward Avenue cruisiers and others around the countryto proudly announce the "Cuda,the R.T.S ultimate Barracuda" . A high performance version was create, the name suited the new crisp, clean and smooth perfectbalanced look,the Cuda distinguished from the standard Barracuda in many way, hood scoops,hood pins,driving lights below the frontbumpe, body side stripe, the sole identification on the car was the word "Cuda"on the flat black rear panel and along with the engine displacement on the hood. The 440ci . the highest displacement engine from Mopar at the time was a perfect pick for developmenton the high performance lineup, the high durability allow coverage by 5 years or 50000 miles warranty and aforged steel crankshaft, forged connecting rods, a ported cylinder heads, a hot camshaft and other developmentswould result on a 375HP with 480 foot.pound Torque at 3200rpm for the 4 barrel AFB Carter carburetor just10 pounds shy of of the "Six Pack" version. ABOUT THIS CAR : Built at the end of 1969, according to the broadcast sheet scheduled date of production, this Cuda 440ci"Slap Stick" Torqueflite FY1 "Lemon Twist" was choose on the manufacturing line to be unique having beenequipped with almost every optional available including factory A/C . front bucket leather seats,roof console,power window, Am/FM 8 track player and more, ( please see the fender tag option list below). This is a restored all factory original matching numbers exampl, almost everything is still like it came outfrom the production lin, repainted once this Cuda has a very straight body with nice gaps between panel, withonly two previous owners this Cuda is a product of almost 20 years under my ownership with a continuouslymechanical and body appearance maintenanc, most importantly it has been driven regularly with a impressivereliability . I could talk about this car the whole day but I will let the pictures tell the story, I have just turned 100Koriginal mile on the odometer but it still runs and sounds like a show room car. P.S. I will add later on pictures including:- Vin Number stamped on the engine- Engine pad at front- Engine casting number and date- Broadcast sheet decode list FENDER TAG CODE LIST Line 6- P31 R22 Y05 26 EN1Line 5- M31 M88 N41 N42 N85Line 4- C55 H51 J45 L31 M21 M25Line 3- FY1 A01 A62 B51 C16 C26Line 2- FY1 PRX9 000 A13 025121Line1- E86 D32 BS23 U0B 159421 Line 1: E86: 440 4BBL 375HPD32: 727 3 SPEED AUTOMATICBS23: PLYMOUTH CUD, 2 DOOR HARDTOPU0B: U-440 4BBL 8CYL,0-1970, B-HAMTRAINCK,MI159421: SEQUENCE SERIAL NUMBER Line 2: FY1: BODY COLOR - LEMON TWISTPRX9: INTERIOR-PREMIUM LEATHER BUCKET SEATS000: UPPER DOOR FRAME COLOR- NO FRAMEA13: SCHEDULED BUILT DATE-MON, OCT 13,1969025121: VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER Line3: FY1: TOP COLOR- LEMON TWISTA01: LIGHT PACAKGE ( see below for description)A62: RALLY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER( see note below)B51: POWER BRAKESC16: CONSOLEC26: CONSOLETTE W/FORMED HEADLINER Line 4: C55: BUCKET SEATSH51: AIR CONDITIONING W/ HEATERJ45: HOOD TIE DOWN PINSL31: DUAL HORNSM21: DRIP THROUGH MOLDINGM25: WIDE SILL MOLDINGS Line 5: M31: BELT MOLDINGSM88: DECK LID MOLDINGN41: DUAL EXHAUSTN42: BRIGHT EXAUST TIPSN85: TACHOMETER Line 6: P31: POWER WINDOWSR22: AM/FM RADIO STEREO With TRACKY05: BUILT TO US SPECS26: 26" RADIATOREN1; END OF TAG A01: Light package includes the following: Glove Box lock, Map/Courtesy lamp,Reading and Dome lamp,Glove Box lamp, Ash Receiver lamp,Trunk lamp,Fender Turn Signal Lights,Ignition Switch w/ lamp w/ timer, Headlamp on buzzer,Headlamp Switch w/ timer. A62: Rally Instrument Cluster package includes: Trip Odometer,150MPH Speedometer,Instrument Panel Woodgrain,Tachometer Clock, Fuel/Oil & Temperature Gauge, Ampmeter, 3 Speed Variable Wipers SLIDE PICTURE SHOW: PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW ORCOPY AND PASTE THE LINK.. https://walmirdenuzzodenuzzo.smugmug.com/1970-CUDA-440-ci-Lemon-Twist Thanks |