440 Six-Barrel 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda AAR Tribute

Description

A muscle car legend was born when Plymouth debuted the completely redesigned E-Body Barracuda for the 1970 model year. Measuring five inches shorter than its Challenger chassis-mate, the all-new Barracuda was initially available in three varieties: the standard Barracuda, the luxury Grand Coupe, or the high-performance ’Cuda. A selection of nine engines, from a 225 cu-in inline-six to a fire-breathing, 425-hp 426 cu-in Hemi, were available — but enlightened enthusiasts chose the 440-cube V8 over the Hemi for its low-end torque and street-friendly manners.

A laundry list of options offered everything from dress-up kits to luxury trim, as well as five extra-cost “High Impact” exterior finishes. The ’Cuda’s timeless style and virtually limitless customization contributed to well-equipped examples becoming among the most collectible Plymouths ever produced.

This retina-searing 1970 ’Cuda is dressed like a 1970 AAR ’Cuda road racer, and backs up that look with a 440 Six-Barrel V8 and four-wheel disc brakes.

Highlights 

• Eye-catching 1970 ’Cuda dressed in AAR livery 

• 440-cu-in V8 rated at 390 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in (FJ5) Lime Light with a Black interior  

• Four-wheel disc brakes 

• The chassis number (BS23N0E130103) decodes as: 

  • B – Barracuda 

  • S – Special price class  

  • 23 – ’Cuda 2 door hardtop  

  • N – 383 4 BBL (now a 440 Six Pack) 

  • 0 – 1970 

  • E – Los Angeles, California assembly plant 

  • 130103 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 1967 440 bored .030 over, and wearing correct 1970 heads 

• Performance camshaft 

• 3,000-stall torque converter 

• Replaced carburetors 

• Pypes Race Pro stainless steel mufflers 

• All fuel and brake lines replaced 

• 15-inch Rallye wheels 

• 245/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires with less than 2,000 miles on them

• Correct air cleaner 

• Rear spoiler 

• Floor pans painted body color inside and out 

• Rocker panel gill moldings 

• Reconditioned grille 

• AAR strobe stripes with 440 Six Pack ’Cuda graphics 

• ’Cuda emblems 

• New vinyl top 

• Rally gauge package 

• New windows tinted 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda presents as a finely modified example, and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “This 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda was originally a California car, and underwent a restoration in Texas by the previous owner that finished around 2002. It has been repainted the factory FJ5 Lime Light color.”