A 1970 Plymouth Barracuda driven by a Hemi V-8 is catnip to motor vehicle collectors, and now the 1st a single of these iconic muscle cars and trucks built is up for sale.
First spotted by Muscle mass Autos & Vehicles, the car or truck is remaining available by Indiana-based Motorvault for a awesome $2.2 million. An normal Hemi ‘Cuda (as performance variations had been badged starting in 1970) could likely fetch that quantity at auction, but this car is also billed as a pre-creation example with just 17,755 miles.
To start with 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda (image by way of Motorvault)
Plymouth launched the Barracuda in 1964 to counter the Ford Mustang (essentially displaying the Barracuda a few of months prior to Ford’s Pony Car or truck) but the next-generation model launched for 1970 proved extra common with muscle mass-motor vehicle fans. Which is very likely down to much more distinctive styling and a bevy of performance variants, including the racing-encouraged AAR ‘Cuda and, of training course, the Hemi ‘Cuda.
Powered by the legendary 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8, this was one particular of the brawniest Barracudas, with a claimed output of 425 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. This motor vehicle pairs that engine with a 4-pace manual transmission (an automated was also available), creating it a single of just 284 1970 ‘Cudas designed with that mix of engine and gearbox.
Very first 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda (photo by using Motorvault)
That is not all that can make this motor vehicle distinctive. It really is just the 3rd 1970 Plymouth Barracuda created, and the initially with a Hemi. Done on August 1, 1969 in Hamtramck, Michigan, it also has an uncommon combination of alternatives. In contrast to most Hemi ‘Cudas purchased by shoppers, it lacks a tachometer and exterior graphics. It also capabilities an overhead console and the Premium trim offer.
For every the vendor, the auto has been in Indiana considering that 1983, paying out most of its lifestyle in a museum. It was repainted in the very same Alpine White shade used at the factory, but is or else claimed to be unrestored. Hemi ‘Cudas already command significant money—a pair of convertibles offered for much more than $2 million every single at a 2016 auction—and this car’s originality and exceptional record ought to only insert to its value.