1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

History

The Plymouth Barracuda is a two-door car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 to 1974. The 1970 to 1974 E-body Barracuda, no longer Valiant-based, was available as a coupe and a convertible, both of which were very different from the previous models. The final model year for the Barracuda was 1974. The `Cuda term was coined on the street, similar to the "Goat" for GTO's.

The redesign for the 1970 Barracuda removed all its previous commonality with the Valiant. The original fastback design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of coupe and convertible models. Other Barracuda options included decal sets, hood modifications, and some unusual "high impact" colors such as "Vitamin C", "In-Violet", "Sassy Grass Green" and "Moulin Rouge". Swede Savage and Dan Gurney raced identical factory-sponsored AAR (All American Racers) 'Cudas in the 1970 Trans-Am Series.

VIN BS23NOB178554

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Coupe 440-6 Pack is a beautiful example of a rotisserie restored and very desirable muscle car. This car was originally a 383ci Shaker. The Lemon Twist paint is near flawless. It features a 440ci 6 Pack engine with functional shaker hood, hood pins, fog lights, wood grain steering wheel, pistol grip 4 speed shifter, rally gauges, radio, dog dish hub caps, new tires and more. The car comes with a variety of relevant brochures and articles on the vehicle. This car is stimulating to drive and is admired wherever it goes.

Poster board, step by step photographs of the restoration and a 1970 Plymouth brochure are included in the sale.

Mechanics

1971 440ci Engine - Casting Number 2536430

Correct 1970 Six Pack Carbs

Numbers Matching A833 4-Speed Manual Transmission

Lakewood Bell Housing

742 Case 8 3/4 Sure-Grip Rear End with 3:55 Gear Ratio

New Dual Exhaust System, Beautiful Exhaust Tips

Exhaust Manifolds

Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum

Power Steering

New Steering Gear

All New Brake Lines

Parking Brake

22” Chrysler Radiator

Mopar Battery Cover

Correct Clamps

Rebuilt Leaf Springs

New Front Shocks

Brand New Gas Tank

New Gas Tank Straps

Body

Rotisserie Restoration

Beautiful “Lemon Twist” Paint

Gorgeous Body Lines and Gaps

Functional Shaker Hood

Hood Pins

Fog Lights

Left Hand Remote Outside Mirror

Right Hand Manual Mirror

Beautiful Chrome Bumpers

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Correct Gill Rocker Moldings

Pinch Weld on the Rocker is Beautiful

Undercarriage is Gorgeous, Clean and Painted to Match Body

Frame is Solid, Straight, Clean and Nicely Painted

Wheel Wells have Correct Undercoating

Rear Valance with Exhaust Cut-Outs is Gorgeous

Beautifully Painted Solid Trunk with Nice Mat

Correct Space Saver Spare and Inflator

Correct Jack, Stand, Mechanism & Hold Down

Correct Steel Wheels Painted Body Color

Dog Dish Hub Caps

BF Goodrich Radial T/As - 235/60/15 Front, 255/60/15 Rear

Interior

Beautiful Black Interior

High Trim Grade Black Vinyl Bucket Seats

Console with Woodgrain Panel

Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter

Factory Tachometer

Rallye Gauge Package

Factory Interior Light Package

Seatbelts Front and Back

Tight Fitting Headliner with Working Dome Light

Working AM Radio

Wipers Work

Map Light Works

Fan Motor Works

Horn is Currently Inoperable

VIN Decoding:

BS23N0B178554

BS23 - Plymouth Cuda

N - 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL HP

0 - 1970

B - Hamtramck, MI Assembly Plant

178554 - Sequence number

Fender Tag Decoding:

Row 1:

E63 = 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL 335 HP

D21 = 4-Speed Manual Transmission

BS23 - Plymouth Cuda

N - 383 cu. in. 1-4BBL HP

0 - 1970

B - Hamtramck, MI Assembly Plant

178554 - Sequence number

Row 2:

FY1 = Lemon Twist

H6X9 = High Trim Grade Vinyl Bucket Seats Black

000 = No Specified Upper Door Frame Paint

B05 = November 5, 1969 Scheduled Production Date

C29044 = Canadian Vehicle Order Number

Row 3:

FY1 = Lemon Twist

A01 = Light Package (Glove Box Lock, Map Light, Reading & Dome Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Ash Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Fender Turn Signal Lites)

A04 = Basic (Radio) Group (Power Brakes, LH Remote Outside Mirror, 3-Speed/Variable Speed Wipers, Power Steering)

A36 = Performance Axle Package (3.55 Axle Ratio w/8.75" HD Axle, Sure Grip, Maximum Cooling, 7-Blade Torque Drive Fan & HEMI Suspension)

A62 = Rallye Instrument Cluster (Trip Odometer, 150 MPH Speedometer, Instrument Panel Woodgrain, Tachometer, Clock, Fuel, Oil, & Temperature Gauges, Ammeter)

B51 = Power Brakes (Required with E-Body Disc Brakes)

Row 4:

C16 = Console w/Woodgrain Panel

C55 = Bucket Seats - Front

G36 = Left Hand Remote Mirror, Right Hand Manual Mirror Painted Racing

J45 = Hood Tie Down Pins

H31 = Rear Window Defogger - Blower

L31 = Turn Signal Lites – Fender Mounted

Row 5:

M21 = Drip Rail Moldings

M25 = Body Sill Moldings

M31 = Body Belt Moldings

M88 = Deck Molding Treatment

N41 = Dual Exhaust System

Row 6:

N42 = Bright Exhaust Tips

N85 = Tachometer

N96 = Carb Fresh Air Package-Metal Hood

R11 = AM Radio

Y07 = Canadian Order Car

Engine:

1971 440 cu. in. Engine Block

Casting Number: 2536430 (440 cu. in.)

Correct 1970 6-Pak Carburetors

Front Carb: P/N: 4365

Center Carb: P/N: 4376

Rear Carb: P/N: 4365

Choke Solenoid is Installed

Factory Choke Installed

Transmission:

A833 4-Speed Numbers Matching

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