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Craig Jackson has personally overseen the sale of some of the most expensive muscle cars ever to cross an auction block. He could own anything. So when he reveals that the one car he would never sell is a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda — and then drives it straight to Jay Leno’s Garage to prove why — you begin to understand that certain machines exist in a category entirely their own.
SpeedKore’s carbon fiber beauties are making jaws drop at SEMA 2016! These aren’t your grandma’s muscle cars; think 2017 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Ford Mustang GT Fastback, and the classic 1970 Plymouth Cuda and Dodge Charger, all wrapped in sleek carbon fiber. It’s like if Batman had a garage sale, and you’re invited! The craftsmanship is so stunning, even the other cars are jealous. SpeedKore isn’t just raising the bar; they’re launching it into orbit!
This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda began life as a base Barracuda before a complete rotisserie build brought it to 440 Six Pack specification — Hemi 4-speed manual, Edelbrock triple carbs, and just 520 miles since the rebuild. Vanguard Motor Sales frames it as the real driving experience without seven-figure original money. See what a nut-and-bolt recreation actually looks like.
Tom Lembeck shows Lou Costabile his 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 426 Hemi convertible in Winchester Gray — one of the rarest combinations Chrysler ever built, pairing its most feared engine with a body style produced in tiny numbers. Filmed on the street in Chicago, not roped off at auction. Watch for the engine start-up Lou calls a true Dream Car moment.
At Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, a 1971 Plymouth Cuda finished in the rare Sassy Grass Green stopped enough foot traffic to earn its own feature on My Car Story with Lou Costabile. Owner Tom Benson, who restores cars professionally, explains what went into bringing this 440-powered Cuda back to showroom condition. It is one of Plymouth’s boldest factory colors on one of its most respected engines. See what a professional restorer’s own Cuda looks like up close.
In a thrilling blend of vintage muscle and modern-day daring, Jess Neal and Morgan Combes take on the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in their 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda. As they rev up for the 90th edition of the world’s most famous mountain race, spectators are left biting their nails. Will the ‘Cuda, with its classic power and undeniable charm, conquer the 12.5-mile ascent? Tune in for a ride that promises more twists and turns than a soap opera!
Get ready to have your eardrums rocked by the insanely loud 1972 Plymouth Cuda, featuring a monstrous 7.2L 440 cid V8 engine cranking out a jaw-dropping 600 horsepower! This beast isn’t just about sheer power; it delivers an auditory experience that’s music to any car enthusiast’s ears. With its brutal V8 and exhaust symphony, this classic American muscle legend is a wild ride you won’t forget. Buckle up, and enjoy the epic sounds and sights of this powerhouse on wheels!
This 1970 Plymouth Cuda isn’t just dressed up to look like a 440 Six Pack car — its fender tag, VIN, and stampings all confirm the numbers-matching 390-horsepower V8 is the one Plymouth installed at the factory. Paired with a 4-speed Pistol Grip shifter and a Dana 60 rear end, it’s built for a driver, not just a display. Fast Lane Classic Cars in Missouri has it ready for both shows and the road. See what a verified Six Pack Cuda looks like up close.
Plymouth built the 1970 ‘Cuda on an entirely new platform specifically so it could finally handle the biggest engines Chrysler made, then built shockingly few of them with the full 440 Six Pack package. Just 1,755 ‘Cuda 440+6 hardtops left the factory that year, and only 130 of those carried the iconic shaker hood. Here’s what makes this numbers-matching example one of the rarest combinations Plymouth ever built.
This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible carries something almost no other droptop from that model year can claim: a numbers-matching 426 Hemi paired with a Pistol Grip Hurst 4-speed. Chrysler built only a small handful of Hemi ‘Cuda convertibles for 1971, and fewer still left the factory with a stick. Here’s what makes this survivor one of the true unicorns of the muscle car era.
Plymouth built only about 115 ‘Cudas with the factory 426 Hemi in 1971, each making 425 horsepower. This build goes well past that number with a modern 572 cubic-inch Hemi crate engine putting out over 800 horsepower, paired with a one-off grille and an interior from a shop with five Detroit Autorama Great 8 awards to its name. Here’s what sets this ‘Cuda apart from the factory original.
Rev up your engines, car enthusiasts, because the Plymouth ‘Cuda 1973 is here to remind us why muscle cars are the rock stars of the automotive world. In a world where cars are getting smarter, sleeker, and let’s face it, a little too polite, the ‘Cuda roars to life with a growl that says, “I’m here to party, not to parallel park.” Watch as this classic beast gets its long-awaited first start, proving that sometimes, old school cool is the only school worth attending.
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR exists because of a rulebook, not a marketing plan. Plymouth had to sell thousands of street versions just to make its Trans-Am racecar legal to compete. Under the fiberglass hood is a 340 ‘Six Barrel’ V8 that Plymouth badged differently than Dodge’s identical engine, backed by a factory rating widely believed to undersell its real output. Only 2,724 were built, all within a single five-week window in early 1970. That narrow build window is exactly what makes cars like this Moulin Rouge example so sought after today.
In 2012, a spectator at St Thomas Dragway caught a Plymouth ‘Cuda losing control at the top end of a Test and Tune quarter-mile pass, flipping in shaky handheld footage that missed the initial impact but captured everything after. The raw, unedited clip has stuck around for over a decade as a rare piece of grassroots drag racing footage. It’s a reminder of how unforgiving the quarter mile can be, even on a routine test night. See what the footage caught.
1971 was the only year Plymouth gave the ‘Cuda four headlights and strange fender-mounted gills — a look the brand tried once and never repeated. Under that one-year-only face sat six possible engines, topped by a 426 Hemi in its final season, and a convertible body so rare that only a handful were ever built with a manual transmission. Here’s what made this single model year one of the most collectible in Mopar history.