133318 / 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda

If you're one of the countless enthusiasts who wants a top dog Mopar muscle car that they can enjoy and admire, this expertly restored 'Cuda is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Is there any rarer Plymouth pigment than this Cuda's shockingly nice Bahama Yellow urethane? As one of the more subdued and scarce hues to come out of Chrysler's hip, 1970s 'brighter is better' mindset, code EL5 yellow is some of the crispest paint to ever adorn classic Mopar metal. Naturally, the fall-like color looks right at home highlighting this frame-off restored BS23N 'Cuda's laser-straight panels, razor-sharp lines, and rock-solid profile. When expertly applied under traditional satin black call outs and buffed to a show worthy shine, it becomes an absolutely fantastic reminder as to just how cool Detroit's golden era really was. And overall, the car's first class finish creates a high gloss visual masterpiece which oozes the bare knuckle confidence and old school appeal that made Plymouth street warriors the stuff of legends!

Pull the pins on this 'Cuda's smooth yellow hood and you'll find a stout 383 cubic inch Magnum V8 that has been rebuilt, refinished and fitted with a slew of aesthetically correct accessories. As the main option for gearheads who don't want to sell an arm for a HEMI or put up with Chrysler's temperamental Super Commando, this short stroke 383 utilizes one 4-barrel Holley carburetor to turn solid 8.7 to 1 compression into 275 horsepower and 390 lb./ft. or torque. All that stump pulling torque is housed in a glossy HEMI Orange block which hangs correctly marked valve covers above fully restored exhaust manifolds. All that compression is sparked by fresh Chrysler Corporation Electronic Suppression wires which are snapped between a correct points distributor and a Mopar voltage regulator. And the big engine's cylinders are cooled by a familiar 26 inch radiator which comes complete with fresh Chrysler hoses and tight squeeze clamps. Visually, the body-matched bay of this stellar Plymouth is in brilliant, show-ready condition featuring immaculate detailing and correct finishes throughout. And naturally, all the little details like a reproduction Mopar red cap battery, a correct brake booster and even an old school Chrysler windshield washer reservoir, have been accurately duplicated or completely restored.

This 'Cuda's fully restored chassis and drivetrain are just as straight forward and clean as its exterior panels and engine bay. The high-winding Chrysler B block churns power through a professionally rebuilt A833 18 spline 4-speed transmission which spins a tough Chrysler rear end. Included in the restoration was a completely rebuilt suspension which helps the car hook up quicker and perform better. Braking, which is surprisingly competent for a 41 year old design, comes courtesy of correct power front discs and heavy duty rear drums; and steering is handled by a traditional Chrysler manual rack. At the corners, a restored set of 15 inch Rallye wheels spin fresh 235/60 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around satin trim rings and pristine center caps. And aesthetically, the bottom of this cool Plymouth is fully detailed and ready for show with correctly oversprayed floors framing both a correctly marked suspension and a modern, aluminized exhaust system that roars through deep turbo mufflers and fantastic sounding resonators.

Inside, the cars well-executed, fully restored black vinyl interior is simple, functional and looks as good as new. The driver and passenger high-back bucket and rear bench seats are showroom fresh and show no signs of any wear at all. Below those seats, new black carpet frames a badass Hurst pistol grip shifter; and above the seats, a taut and wrinkle-free headliner stretches from door to door and window to window. On the doors, new molded panels proudly hang the 'Cuda name amid subtle stainless trim. In front of the driver, a warp-free dash hangs rebuilt gauges above a correct Music Master AM radio. And behind the cockpit, a fully restored trunk holds a new mat below a correct spare tire, a full jack assembly and a correctly decaled decklid.

[jasonredfern]

Looking to build one just like this but with a stroked 360 small block.

[SaintsRow]

the color EL5 was offered in 1969 also and was made famous imo on the 69.5 six pack Roadrunners and Super Bees.

[SaintsRow]

EL5 is definitely a love it or hate it color. I have a 71 Challenger in that color and I personally love it.

[j.m.youngquist]

I'm sorry but they ruin the whole Aesthetics of the car with those stupid sticker !

[edcain]

Believe A 340 ci Is A Much Superior Eng., W/ the 2.02 Intake Valves & H.P. Was Very Underated on The SB.The Sound of This Exhaust Reminds Me of A Farm Tractor.L ot's of Parts Were Shared W/ AMX' S Later.MY 71 AMX' Was Exact Same Color, But AMC Called It Mustard Yellow.& One of My Friends That Was A Pretty Good Mech.& DIRT TRACK RACER That Helped Me Convert Stk.2 Barr.Over to A HOLLEY Dirt Track 2 Barr.Always Said My 360 Was A Dodge Block.

[PlanetX]

Why is Michael Jackson in the driver's seat?

[jws]

The 71 is my least favorite Cuda, it looks like a ugly Challenger with those 1 year only quad headlights. The 71 model wasn't well liked that is why they went back to the dual headlights on the 72-74 models.