134174 / 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda

If you're looking for a sweet piece of Detroit metal to show AND tear up the road in, this awesome 440-6/4-speed 'Cuda is your idea of fun!

Is there a cooler Plymouth pigment than this Cuda's shockingly nice True Blue Metallic urethane? As one of the more subdued and enduring hues to come out of Chrysler's hip, 1970s 'brighter is better' mindset, this car's correct code GB5 blue is some of the smoothest paint to ever adorn classic Mopar metal. Naturally, the relaxing color looks right at home highlighting this frame-up restored BS23V's laser-straight panels, razor-sharp lines, and rock-solid profile. When expertly applied under traditional black call-outs and buffed to a crystalline shine, it becomes an absolutely fantastic reminder as to just how cool Detroit's golden era really was. And overall, the car's high quality finish creates a glossy automotive masterpiece that simply oozes old school appeal!

Lift this Plymouth's lightweight hood and you'll find a 440 cubic inch, date-correct V8 that's fully rebuilt and ready to go. More popular than Chrysler's famed HEMI, and almost as feared, Plymouth's 390 horsepower, 440 6 Barrel powerplant was designed to be the industry's best combination of comfort, streetability and big block performance. Oxygen whips through the car's fresh air hood to three 2-barrel Holleys that are centered on a glossy, Hemi Orange intake. At the front of that intake, a familiar points distributor sequences fire into a fresh set of Chrysler Electronic Suppression wires. At the sides of that intake, Hemi Orange valve covers perfectly contrast correctly restored exhaust manifolds. Cooling is supplied by a big, 26 inch radiator that utilizes simple squeeze clamps and pliable Chrysler hoses to send water past fresh V-belts and rebuilt engine accessories. And power is provided by a tagged red cap battery, which is wired to a correct Chrysler voltage regulator.

The high-winding Chrysler RB churns power through a rugged A833 18-spline 4-speed which spins a tough Dana 60 rear end and big 4.10 gears. Included in the restoration was a completely rebuilt suspension that helps the car hook up quick and perform great. Braking, which is surprisingly competent for a 41 year old design, comes courtesy of correct power front discs and heavy duty rear drums. And at the corners, restored 15 inch Rallye wheels spin fresh F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GTs around satin trim rings and charcoal center caps.

Swivel this Plymouth's solid-closing doors and you'll find a simple black interior that's functional, straightforward and very livable. The front bucket and rear bench seats are covered in crack-free leather that displays hardly any signs of wear. In front of those seats, a clean black dash props fully rebuilt gauges above a correct Chrysler Solid State radio and a small Sunpro Super Tach. And in front of the driver, an attractive, wood-rimmed steering wheel mixes subtle form with major function.