This beautiful Red-over-White ’70 Hemi ‘Cuda will be up for auction in Indianapolis at the Mecum Auction (May 16-20).
The Elephant-urged E-bodies are among the most-prized muscle cars without question, and have historically brought astronomical prices. What do you think this beautiful specimen will bring? The estimate is $185,000 – $200,000!
The Elephant-urged E-bodies are among the most-prized muscle cars without question, and have historically brought astronomical prices. What do you think this beautiful specimen will bring? The estimate is $185,000 – $200,000!
Numbers: they were among the central elements of the muscle-car era, most significantly those by which performance was measured—torque, horsepower, various elapsed time and speed parameters. Today it’s a different sort of number that captures enthusiasts’ attention.
Here are some interesting figures to contemplate: of 55,499 Barracudas produced in 1970, only 18,880 wore the high-performance “Cuda” designation, only 652 of which were coupes equipped with the mighty 426 Hemi engine. Of those, only 368 came with the heavy-duty TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission.
Put simply, the 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda coupe is one of the rarest and most exclusive artifacts of the classic era. If rarity and exclusivity rate as highly as horsepower and history, then this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda is a top consideration for the serious collector. Research indicates that it is one of only two produced in Rallye Red with a white-on-black interior, dual chromed factory outside mirrors and contrasting “Hemi” hockey-stick body-side stripes.
This rare Hemi Cuda retains its original sheet metal, including the Shaker hood, dual-opening snorkel scoop and all associated hardware. Significantly, this Rallye Red Hemi Cuda is distinguished by its color-matching Shaker scoop. Rust-free and showing a believed-to-be-correct 38,250 miles, it features the matching-numbers 426/425 HP Hemi V-8 teamed with a TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission with a console-mounted Slap Stik shifter.
Out back, the A36 Performance Axle Package comprising 3.55:1 gears with Sure Grip in a 8.75-inch axle, heavy-duty cooling, and heavy-duty suspension is charged with putting that power to the ground. Additional features include the Rallye Instrument Cluster Group, 3-spoke wood-grain steering wheel, high-back bucket seats and Goodyear Polyglas tires on 15-inch Rallye wheels. The original spare tire and jack are included, and the car is offered with both a broadcast sheet and Chrysler Registry documentation.
After spending almost a decade in the aerospace industry, Scott Parkhurst chose to learn about racing engines by working in some of Southern California’s most respected engine shops. He took on the role of Tech Editor at Popular Hot Rodding magazine back in 1998, and was instrumental in the development of both the Engine Masters Challenge competition and Engine Masters Quarterly magazine. He was also the founding Editor of Street Thunder magazine and Author of the V8 Horsepower Performance Handbook before he arrived at Timeless Muscle.
