1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda: The Ultimate Mopar Holy Grail
Dan Kowalski
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In 1970, Plymouth transformed the third-generation Barracuda from an economy-based fastback into a pure high-performance street brawler. Redesigned on Chrysler's shorter, wider E-body platform, the 1970 'Cuda possessed the muscular proportions that epitomized American muscle car design.
Ordered with the optional 426 Hemi V8 with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors, the car produced 425 HP and 490 lb-ft of torque, breathing through a functional shaker hood scoop.
With ultra-low production numbers (only 652 Hemi 'Cudas produced for 1970), original surviving examples have repeatedly sold for millions of dollars at international collector auctions.