1970 Plymouth Cuda in Red with a factory 426 Hemi 4 Speed & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-8-21.

We're looking at a 1970 Plymouth Cuda in FE5 Rallye Red Paint. The car comes with the factory 426 CI V8 Hemi engine producing 425 HP, with a 4 speed manual transmission.

The car's Owner is Ralph Barbagallo. Ralph’s had this car since 1998. He shares he wanted to start a car collection of really nice cars, and this one was at the top of his list. This car went through a restoration and looks to be in showroom new condition.

ENJOY!

[georgemattar]

I am a personal friend of Ralph and had the honor of driving this very car in 2006. Thanks for the memories Ralph.

[damxgopak]

Hands down coolest most badassest machine ever made what a lucky dude.

[R.Bobbee]

He looks like a much younger version of Warren Buffett driving the supreme ultimate Chrysler Plymouth high performance car of the muscle car era. This '71 Cuda is just awesomely beautiful powerful and so rare. Bad ass. Only once in my life have I been up close to a '71 Cuda. When the owner fired the engine up it blew the moisture exhaust onto my white pants and stained them. I was standing right behind the dual exhaust and considered it a "badge of honor" and a great privilege to have my pants stained by a '71 HEMI Cuda. Love the classic muscle cars.❤❤👍👍😉😁😃

[russhfan]

Ralph drives his beauty as she was meant to be driven. Bravo Ralph.

[yavin]

I cant ever get enough Cudas, thanks Lou bring us more.

[Funsho]

Top Dog, King Of The Mountain, Apex Predator!!! This is THE muscle car of all muscle cars, nothing beats a Hemi 'Cuda!!! The ride was epic!!! Watching the shaker hood "quiver" was truly special and the fact that the owner took us all on a ride like that, well, it just doesn't get any better than that Lou!!! That was AWESOME!!!!

[randybills]

oh yeah prettiest car ever made in my book

[bossbwana]

I love that car ! Why can't they make cars like this anymore !

[Primus]

I had to laugh as you passed the 25 mph sign banging and chirping that hemi. The police department must get paid off at this event! 😉 Thank you, Lou. ~ John

[Slimjim]

Richard Petty would be proud Lou, , outstanding!

[fuzzboy]

I just watched the first 20 seconds of this video about a dozen times. It certainly made my day.

[chemxfan]

Ralph can't drive 25 - & I don't blame him one bit! With each shift, your grin gets a li'l bigger, that's an experience no econobox or electric car will ever give you. Thanks Ralph & Lou!

[kevin]

Another exceptional vehicle. Ralph really keeps that Cuda in immaculate condition. Even the clock was working, which usually was one of the first things that went on the dashboard! Great segment, Lou. When Ralph gave that Cuda the gas it made all your viewers smile. Thanks for the continued great videos.

[TheGunfighteracp]

Looks like I'm a little late to this video, but with a hemi & a 4 spd, I doubt Ralph is late for anything when he takes this beauty! This '70 Cuda looks flawless and w/the red shaker, it's truly a rare treat. Thanks, Lou!

[tctmm]

I think I hear angels sing every time I see an original HEMI Cuda!
Simply amazing!

GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[rickbailey]

This rare beauty has got to be worth somewhere between 250 to 300 grand. Simply gorgeous.

[calvincooley]

This car was "monochrome" waaaay before monochrome was a thing in the late 80's & early 90's! The red SHAKER is so much better looking than the argent one.
Might be time to buy & build a 1/25 scale replica of this one!

[plymouthdie-castreplicas]

Totally breathless... A '70 Hemi 'Cuda is just my favourite Plymouth of all! And with Rallye Red Paint! I like the original ads - magazines, marketing poster and mainly that fantastic jacket. Stunning! Really great My Car Story episode, Lou.

[jpate]

I Love to see how it puts a smile on Ralph’s face when he hears that big HEMI get down!!! What a beautiful Cuda! Really nice.

[bartricky]

When driving that in 1970 one would have to wonder what great things were to come in another 10 years. Little did we know.. Thanks Lou..