Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda hardtop coupe.
Of all the classic pony cars out there, the most aggressive looking one of them all is now and always has been the ‘Cuda. It is a car that looks like it means serious business standing still and delivers on that promise when you drive one. They just scream cool in the best possible way.
The 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda presented here looks to be an absolutely tremendous example of the model. The seller states that is the result of an $180,000+ restoration. It is powered by a 383ci V8 backed by a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in In-Violet Metallic with white billboard stripes over a White and Black interior, this ‘Cuda comes from the selling dealer with the original broadcast sheet, the original warranty pamphlet, and a clear title.
The exterior of this car looks to be spectacular. It is painted, as stated above, In-Violet Metallic (code FC7) what was also known as Plum Crazy when used on Dodge vehicles. It includes white billboard stripes, a performance hood (code J54), Hood pins (code J45), tinted windows (code G11) and a remote-control driver-side racing mirror with chrome cap (code G33). The only exterior modification from new is that the original black side moldings (code V5X) were not reinstalled during the restoration. It rides on 15-inch Rallye wheels with F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GT bias-ply tires.
The interior as nice as the exterior and is finished in White and Black (code H4XW) vinyl upholstery. It is equipped with power steering, an AM radio (code R11), and a rear seat speaker (code R31) The only interior modifications from stock are that the original front bench seat has been replaced with nicer and more desirable stock bucket seats and the very desirable factory center console.
Under the hood is the cars reportedly original 383ci Super Commando V8 (code E65) that was factory-rated at 300 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque with an original single Holley 4-barrel carburetor. The engine is backed by its original TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission.
This car is offered with its original broadcast sheet and original warranty pamphlet.
If you are looking for a super nice ‘Cuda with modifications that only work to make the car better, look no further than this one.
The auction for this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Coupe ends Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
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