1970/71 Cuda Convertable, Rotisserie Restoration, Best Of The Best, Hemi, 4speed on 2040-cars

Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Plymouth
Model: Barracuda
Trim: Convertable
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: 4 Speed
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 8,000
Sub Model: Cuda
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: White

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This Cuda was bought 27 years ago, in peices. I said one day I will build my dream car, and will build it the way I think it should have been done from the factory, back it 1971. It will be better then the ones that came off the line from the factory. If you know anything about cuda convertables you will know they are very Rare. The rarest of them all is the 1971 hemi Cuda convertable, as there were to the best of my research, and knowledge, 13 built. 11 domestic, and 2 exports. The price range for thouse that sold, were between 2.5 and 5 million. I knew that unless I won the lottery I would never own one of thouse. So I did the best next thing. I bought a 1970 Barricuda convertable 318 car, that was apart, in most every peice it could be taken apart in. I thought, one day I'll put it together, like I think it should a have been back then, but better. So, 25 years later in 2007, I started the restoration. I collected parts and what I wanted, for most of those 25 years inbetween."

27 years ago, this car was in peices, when I purchased it. I bought a 1970 barracuda convertible, and collected parts for 25 years, to build my dream car. The 426 1968 block engine came out of a Hemi charger from back then. The Body was from AZ, and was nice rust free car to start with. The 426 1968 block engine came out of a Hemi charger from back then. First thing was to strip to the core, then be put on rotisserie, and have it taken to a bead blasting shop anf have it bead blasted, from top to bottom, and all its medal peices. Then PPG Primer was shot, and yellow paint applied. Several stages of that process, and about 2 months just to paint and have it correct. All the other body parts were painted seperate, and then assembled, after. One of the best body and paint guys I know in this area did the work. Truly once you see this car in person I think you'll agree, he is the best. The dt code 1968 real old school hemi block was taken to Indy heads, and what I asked was to habe built a street motor, that would run on pump gas, but still snap and run like the hemi I remember back in the day. Indy heads put to gather a great engine, not cheap, but the best. From there the list goes on and on, the 18 split manual 4 speed, was bought at the Mopar Nationals, in Ohio, from the guy who is the guru on those, the dana 60 4;11 gear, rear was gone thru with all new gears, ect from the rear end guru, ect. When I reached that point there were several questions, on the correct way to put this car together. I knew what I wanted as a final result, and that was a stock looking 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertable, shaker hood, rubber bumper, go wing, rocket. I wanted all the upgrade options that one could get on a Hemi Convert. and several you could not get. The big issue from there was who/ how to assemble this car and do it 110% right, so i could drive it, and go where ever, and also have things like the doors shut like i think they should have, not like they,in some cases did.? So next was to track down a guy I knew and heard of that did about 100 of these e-bodys, from originals to restro mods. His name was Brian. and I located him Working at one of the best restoration shops, a few years back, whic was Aloha Restorations, in Wisconsin. My Orders were, I want a car that drives like no other, looks more or less origianl, (even though it's a recreation) and the body lines and gaps look perfect, as well as goes and snaps, like a hemi should, and stops as good as well. I also want the air to be cold, and blow on me like a newer car, not like the old cars, and futher I want it all perfec and looks like it is as well. i cut the deal with Aloha, and after 3 years total, and still finding the smallest of correct patrs,and trim, here we have it. In my and I think several otheres opinion, one of the best Hemi Cuda, origianl/rest-ro-mod's in the country. I could go on and on , about this build, but I can provide documentation, and receipts, showing what was done and by whom. It took 5 differant sets of tires to finely get the right ratio, just for thouse. A littel bigger in the back then the front. ect. if your truly interested, I will tell you the rest over the phone or in person, if you want one of the best. I am not interested in any trades, or in any fire sales, I truly do not want to sell this car, and there is no other then I can think of I want or havn't owed at some point. I would only sell it to do something else in my life that I want to do, which is not another car. I have 238k invested and 25 years to produce this car. If you buld one today like this I think it would cost more then that.? I may take some small trade so not to be 100% cash, but it would ahve to be mostly cash. If not I keep her,and she stays right were she's at. Any futher Quetions Just ask. Thanks for taking the time to read this. T.