1970 Plymouth 340 'Cuda Hardtop

1970 Plymouth 340 'Cuda Hardtop "Plymouth's Barracuda is offered in many configurations, but there's one that is best of all: the 'Cuda 340. What this car does is deliver a no compromise performance exhibition at all stages, be it handling, drag racing, street riding or cross country junketing. Not many cars will do all of this well, although most cars can do them all to a certain degree. The 'Cuda 340 is a far better driving machine than either the 440 or 426 V8 equipped 'Cudas, and at least equals the performance you might expect from an assembly line stock hemi 'Cuda." Hot Rod Magazine, Jan. 1971 For consignment, a 1970 340 'Cuda hardtop with 4,388 miles since built. This numbers matching car was garaged its entire life and was subject to a complete restoration, owned by our consignor, the car's second owner, for 20 years. Exterior Many maintain that this is the best looking muscle car ever built, and we're not about to argue! The stunning proportions of this 'Cuda, with its long nose and short rear deck would look great in any color, and this two stage coat of Deep Burnt Orange Metallic is no exception. Of course, what's a 340 without the black accent stripe on the rear hind quarters and as the car goes by you, you'll note the flat black rear panel taking in the stacked, three part tail lights. Nostrils on the hood, pins to hold it down, and the iconic grille with marker lights clinging flush to the gill-like upper portion. Speaking of gills, the rocker trim is the fish gill design, a one year only motif that spans the distance between the 14-inch Mopar Rally wheels. Overall, paint, body and trim are in great shape. Imperfections include a touched up scratch, a few small chips, a hairline crack in the nose of the grille, and cracks in the marker light lenses. Interior Open the doors to find black plastic molded panels, complete and clean and wearing a 'Cuda call out. The tall vinyl buckets and rear seats are just about flawless and the black motif gets warmed up by the brown rimmed steering wheel and woodgrain faceplate of the instrument cluster ahead. Four gauges include a tachometer and a rather elaborate clock and just below it all, an original looking AM radio and vent levers. A dual pod has been added for water and oil, all under a clean dash pad that looks showroom fresh. And just when period perfection has you breathless, up pops the iconic pistol grip Hurst shifter from the floor, covered in deep, dark black loop carpet. The headliner, visors, and shoulder belts all get an A+ from us and the trunk is clean as 1970. Drivetrain Beyond clean, this looks like a fresh assembly plant release! It's the numbers matching 340ci V8, rated at 275 horsepower and getting gas through a Carter 4-barrel carburetor. It's mated to the numbers matching A833 4-speed manual transmission and power is routed to the 8 inch SureGrip rear axle with 3.55 gears. Undercarriage We've been in this business long enough to know that with a topside like this, the underside will very likely be spotless, and that's exactly what we have here, a super clean, grease and rust free bottom side. Dual exhaust passes through stock style mufflers and exit via square tips that cleanly pop through the valance. Drum brakes are at all four corners and suspension includes torsion bars in front and leaf springs in back. Drive-Ability Rare are the times when a car looks this good, then falls on its face on the test. And this one doesn't change the statistic as it runs great, sounds fantastic, and drives as fresh as it looks. We don't keep it outside long enough to get dirty and take it back to the mall to find a spot under the lights. All functions work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. For the discerning collector, a numbers matching 'Cuda that is so nice, we'd almost consider trailering it to shows. But where's the fun in that? This is a fantastic show piece; a proverbial time capsule of an era when muscle cars ruled, and this one emerged as one of the most desirable from the field. BS23H0B367756 B-Plymouth Barracuda S-Special Price Class 23-2 Door Hardtop H-340ci 4bbl 275hp V8 0-1970 B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant 367756-Sequential Unit Number FENDER TAG BS23:Plymouth Barracuda Special Price Class, 'Cuda 2 Door Hardtop H0B:340ci 4bbl 275hp V8, 1970, Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA 367756:Sequence number E55:340ci 4bbl 275hp V8 D21:4 Speed Manual Transmission FK5:Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Exterior Color H6X9: rim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black 000:Full Door Panels 608:Build Date: June 08 068798:Order number FK5:Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Top Color A01:Light Package A36:Performance Axle Package w/3.55 Ratio A62:Rallye Instrument Cluster Package C55:Bucket Seats G36:OS Dual Racing Mirrors J45:Hood Tie Down Pins J54:Sport Hood L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals L34:Road Lights M21:Roof drip rail moldings M25:Wide sill moldings M31:Belt Moldings M88:Deck Lid Moldings Treatment N41:Dual Exhaust N42:Chrome Exhaust Tips N85:Tachometer R11:Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts) V6X: Longitudinal Stripes, Black Y05:Build to USA Specs 26:26" Radiator EN1:End of Sales Codes Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. 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