1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Pro Touring -

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : 704-596-5211 Email : joseph.carroll@rk-motors.com Incredible 1970 Plymouth Hemicuda 5 Speed Pro Touring! Pro-Touring done right, that's this 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda. Not just big wheels on a semi-restored, anonymous muscle car, but a completely re-engineered and updated machine that packs 21st century technology inside some of the best-looking sheet metal ever designed by Chrysler stylists. How about a fuel injected 6.1 liter Hemi, a fully independent suspension, and an indestructible 5-speed Tremec transmission, all wrapped in a killer Limelight Green package that's been restored to show condition! The last car we had that was built to this level was the triple-black Best of Show-built 1971 Hemicuda Convertible we featured two weeks ago?that one sold in five days for $150K, with three guys wishing they had been a second faster with a credit card deposit. So if you're interested in this one, I'm guessing the clock is ticking. I'm always pleased when custom car builders leave the factory sheet metal alone, and in the case of this 'Cuda, the very best aspects of the original design are 100% intact. The stock grille with nothing more than a purple pinstripe, the body-colored bumpers, and the factory rear window slats remain on the car, but look totally custom with a coat of Limelight Green on them (and by the way, FJ5 Limelight Green is this car's original color according to the fender tag). Same deal with the hood?is it custom or factory? Hard to tell, isn't it? As for the body itself, it was restored to better-than-new condition with great panel gaps all around. The paint is 2-stage urethane, and has a vivid glow to it that even the best day-glo colors of the muscle car era couldn't achieve, and it will look this good for decades given proper care. Check out the original-style hockey stick stripes with appropriate "6.1 HEMI" callouts, a nod to the powerplant under the hood that only the truly observant will notice before it's too late. The builder calls his work "reversible restification," meaning that anything he changed could be taken back to stock if a future owner decides he wants a 'Cuda like everyone else's instead of a one-of-a-kind show-stopper. No mounting holes have been modified, no panels altered, and nothing cut apart?not so easy to do and very, very few builders would go this extra mile. Nice! So it looks cool, but how does it run? This one was originally a 340/4-speed car, which isn't too shabby in original configuration, but when rebuild time came, it received a BIG upgrade. The new 6.1 liter SRT8 Hemi was built by the pros at Indy Cylinder Head, and they started by boring and stroking the block to 426 cubic inches, then topping it with a set of CNC ported and polished cylinder heads. Then they painted the entire thing Hemi Orange to make it look a little bit like an original piece, if you're willing to overlook the modern coil covers with HEMI emblazoned on their faces. Heck, they even added a vintage yellow-cap battery to keep it from looking TOO modern in there. A set of trick exhaust headers feed a 3-inch stainless steel exhaust system built to show standards by Rocky Mountain Street Rods, which ventilates though the stock rear valence. But the real story is that gorgeous induction system featuring an octet of Hilborn-style velocity stacks that look vintage but actually use modern EFI for turn-key reliability and an amazing power curve. Bob Ream of Imagine Injection handled the wiring and programming of the system, and the result is a car that you'll never think twice about when you turn the key?it ALWAYS fires up instantly and idles perfectly. A massive aluminum radiator with an electric fan keeps everything cool, and you've undoubtedly already noticed the modern serpentine drive that powers a highly efficient A/C compressor, power steering, and a major alternator to power that thumping stereo system. It runs and drives like a brand new car off the showroom floor, with instant starting and no flat spots on the power curve. It runs well enough to keep up with the modern performance hardware coming out of the Mopar store, and looks good enough to pick up trophies every time you open the hood (which it has already done?repeatedly) Since there's nothing as fun as running a potent small-block through the gears, a stout Tremec TKO 600 5-speed manual was installed behind the 426 stroker motor. Supplied by Keisler and modified to fit in the E-body like it was born there, this transmission is more than capable of handling the horsepower, and with a tall overdrive, it cruises easily when you don't feel like stomping around. The chassis is highly detailed for show, with Sublime Green floors and that killer exhaust system. Look a little closer and you'll see an updated tubular front A-arms and coil-over shocks, along with a modern rack-and-pinion steering system that really takes the wiggle out of this fish. Out back, a matching independent setup from Heidt's has been installed, a piece that belongs in the Museum of Modern Art instead of under a car. With chrome-plated A-arms and coil-over shocks, it's a showpiece in itself. This suspension transforms the 'Cuda from potent drag racer to an incredible canyon carver. The center is a beefy Ford 9-inch with a custom polished housing that is both strong and beautiful. To enhance cornering performance and reduce un-sprung weight, inboard disc brakes featuring 4-piston Wilwood calipers were installed, and even the axles were chrome plated for maximum eyeball appeal. Up front, there are giant rotors with race-car caliber 6-piston calipers. Pure Pro-Touring at its best. In a nod to the past, the wheels are vintage-appearing polished Torque-Thrust replicas, 17s up front and 18s out back wearing 245/45/17 front and 295/45/18 rear Nitto tires. With a lot of Pro-Touring cars, the builders are often content to leave the factory interiors alone, which, in the case of Mopar performance cars, that can be a good thing. This car takes everything that is great about the original Chrysler design and builds on it. Like the exterior which subtly blends old and new, the interior does the same. Note the Barracuda emblem in the custom steering wheel's hub, original door panels now covered in black leather, and the original seats with ostrich skin inserts. The gauges are white-faced pieces from AutoMeter that have been situated in the stock dashboard and look like they belong there. A stock pistol-grip shifter is atop the Tremec, and stock carpets and headliner have been installed to complete the show-ready look. They even left the original back-up light indicator on the dash, and power windows have been added. The entertainment system is a high-powered unit from Pioneer with enough kick to blow the windows out of their frames, just in case the engine's soundtrack isn't enough for you. Also note the power windows, which There's a ton of information on this car, ranging from all the manuals for the stereo system to an article on the finished product in the December, 2009 issue of "Mopar Enthusiast "magazine. It's also a multiple show winner, having received the 2010 Show class Winner at Mopars at Thunder Mountain, Bandimere Speedway, and both the Platinum Award and Outstanding Custom Engine Award at the Rocky Mountain Rod and Custom Show. So if you missed the wicked black Pro-Touring AAR Hemi we had a few months ago (and there were more than a few phone calls after it was gone) and the '71 Hemicuda Convertible two weeks ago, here's another chance. This car is every bit as nice as those, the level of detail is just as extraordinary, and the performance is just as mind-blowing. As I said earlier, this isn't just some muscle car with a modern set of shoes, it's a fully upgraded piece that can run with some of the nastiest pieces built in 2010. The fact that it's relatively subtle (if you can overlook the paint, that is), makes it even more delicious. We can't guarantee we'll continue to find these awesome Pro-Touring E-bodies, so you need to move fast when they show up. Interested? Call now! FACTS & FIGURES Year:1970 Mileage:179 VIN: Transmission Type:Manual Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Green Interior Color:Black About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte As the world rushes into hard assets ahead of collapsing paper money, sales of top notch classic cars are exploding. Remember, they aren't making anymore #1 condition 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles! In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 30-40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or insection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at 440-313-8091 or David Kluttz at (704)596-5211. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Tony Klein, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@rk-motors.com. Our retail showroom is located in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Auto Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Joe Carroll at (704)596-5211. Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that ?we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Gary Volpicelli at: (704)596-5211. Gary's direct email address is: gary.volpicelli@rk-motors.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://www.rk-motors.com/testimonials.html. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence! For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@rk-motors.com. Joseph M. 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