1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 440-6 Coupe Four-Speed

Description

A muscle car legend was born when Plymouth debuted the completely redesigned E-Body Barracuda for the 1970 model year, initially available in three varieties: the standard Barracuda, luxury Grand Coupe, or high-performance 'Cuda. 'Cuda buyers were able to upgrade from a 340 cu-in V8 all the way up to the costly fire-breathing 426 cu-in Hemi engine. But outside of all-out racing, the optional 440 “Six Barrel” engine was actually a better performer than the legendary Hemi, its 390 horsepower at 4,700 rpm and 490 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm in a more useful range for street use, and the tri-carb setup improved fuel economy. Add the optional I.Q.E.C.A.G. (Incredible Quivering Exposed Cold Air Grabber) air intake as well as five extra-cost “HIGH IMPACT COLOR” exterior finishes, and you had a machine that “is mean and lean this year, with bulges where they ought to be…” wrote Motorcade magazine.

This 'Cuda 440-6 was built in Los Angeles for the California market and is equipped with the desirable four-speed manual transmission and “Pistol Grip” shifter, performance Super Track Pak option with Dana 4.10:1 rear and heavy-duty suspension, and that unmistakable Limelight paint with Black vinyl interior, all as ordered from the factory.

Highlights

• California 'Cuda 440-6 showing 45,054 miles (consignor believes is original)

• Finished in Limelight paint with Black “hockey stick” side stripes

• Period correct (but not original) 440 cu-in “V-code” V8 “Six Barrel” engine with three two-barrel carburetors

• Matching numbers A833 four speed manual transmission with Pistol Grip

• Matching numbers Dana Sure Grip rear axle with 4.10:1 gears

• Rare Super Track Pak option

• “Shaker” hood scoop finished in correct Astrotone Silver

• Correct Space Saver spare tire and MOPAR air cannister

• Rides on 15 inch Rallye wheels mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• Equipped from the factory with:

  • A34 – Super Track Pak Package including 4.10:1 gear ratio in a 9-3/4 axle with Sure Grip, seven blade torque drive fan, 26 inch radiator with shroud, Hemi suspension handling package and power front disc brakes. Only available in 440 & 426 Hemi with four speeds.

  • A62 – Rallye Instrument Cluster, trip odometer, 150 mph speedometer, instrument panel woodgrain, heater control, flood light, tachometer, clock, fuel, oil, temperature gauges, ammeter and three speed/variable wipers with electric washers

  • B51 – Power brakes

  • C16 – Console with woodgrain (and seat belt holder in the back of the console)

  • C55 – Bucket seats

  • D21 – A833 four-speed manual transmission

  • E87 – 440 V8 “Six Barrel” with three two-barrel carburetors

  • FJ5 – Limelight HIGH IMPACT COLOR paint

  • G36 – Painted racing mirrors, driver side remote adjusting

  • H6X9 – High Trim Grade (Vinyl) Bucket Seats (Black)

  • J25 – Three speed variable wipers

  • J45 – Hood tie down pins

  • J54 – Sports hood

  • M21– Drip rail moldings

  • M25 – Body sill moldings

  • M31– Body belt moldings

  • M88– Deck molding treatment (tail light panel molding)

  • N41– Dual exhaust

  • N85 – Tachometer

  • N96 – Evaporative Emission Control (California emissions)

  • N97 – Carb Fresh Air Package SHAKER

  • R11 – Two watt AM radio (Music Master)

  • V1X – Full vinyl roof black (removed)

  • V5X – Black molding / protective vinyl insert body side (includes pinstripe)

• The chassis number (BS23V0E136906) decodes as:

  • B – Barracuda

  • S – Special

  • 23 – Two-door Hardtop Coupe

  • V – 440 Six-Barrel V8 engine

  • 0 – 1970 model year

  • E – Los Angeles, California, final assembly plant

  • 136906 – Sequential production number

• Production numbers for this 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 440-6 are:

  • Total 'Cuda – 17.242 Coupes

  • 'Cuda 440-6 – 1,755 Coupes

  • Shaker hood – 719 Coupes

Features

• Front heavy-duty longitudinal torsion bars with tubular shocks and stabilizer bar

• Rear heavy-duty leaf springs with tubular shocks

• Dual high-intensity road lamps

• Black-finished rear deck

• Louvered rocker panels

• Anti-theft ignition switch

• Lap seat belts

• Rubber floor mats

• Dual cushioned sun visors

• Day/night rearview mirror

• Manual roll-up windows

• Locking glove box

Known Imperfections

• Engine is period correct but not original

• Paint resprayed over 15 years ago but well maintained

Included

• Many years of receipts

• Car cover

Ownership History

This 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 440-6 Coupe has had a known local ownership history since the late 1970s.