1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible
M any a motorhead has dreamt about owning one of these delicious maniacal muscle machines – a ‘Cuda convertible, one of the most attractive bodies ever produced by Plymouth, equipped with a pavement-impaling 425-horsepower Hemi. And what could be even better than a pristine example painted in Plum Crazy, with white accents?
Unfortunately, because fewer than a dozen Hemi ‘Cuda convertibles were manufactured and command millions of dollars, an extraordinarily detailed replica is the next best thing. On the other hand, because it’s a replica you’re more likely to drive and enjoy your take on one of the rarest muscle cars in the universe.
There were only nine Hemi Cuda convertibles produced in 1971. Seven were manufactured for the US distribution, and two were built for export. Six of the 71 Hemi Cuda convertibles were equipped with automatic transmissions and three had four speeds.
The model featured here has a massaged 426 that produces about 800 horsepower, connected to an A833 4-speed transmission and respectable Dana 60 rear end with 3.50 gears. Having said all that, it’s a hoot of a car, with gobs of power, yet with a deceivingly subtle engine sound – at least at idle.
With original Hemi ‘Cuda convertibles netting more than $2 million, you can still expect to pay six figures for an excellent replica. The car featured here has a price tag of $170,000, give or take a few hundred dollars.
VIDEOS at right . -By Larry Sanata
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