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340 TWIN BARREL CUDA
THIS IS THE VEHICLE THE AMERICANS ARE PAYING HUGE MONEY FOR
A stunning frame off restoration , can only be described as SUPERB, you will win shows with this, one of my favourites.
Plymouth finally got the performance angle right in 1970,
The Barracuda was moved over to the E-body platform, which it shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Although the Barracuda rode on a two inch shorter wheelbase its overall body dimensions were the same.
The performance models were called 'Cudas This vehicle is an original ‘S’ code CUDA and in 1970 it featured five different V8s, the 340, 383, 440, 440+6, and the almighty 426 Hemi. Standard Barracudas came with a flat hood, while 'Cudas came with standard dual non-functional hood scoops. Optional on all 'Cudas (and standard on Hemi's) was a very functional shaker scoop, so named because it attached directly to the engine, and poked up through a hole in the hood and thus ''shaked'' with the engine .
The Hemi cost $871 more NEW and was installed on just 652 hardtops (out of 17,242) and only 14 convertibles (out of 550) One of the 14 convertible CUDA Hemi’s sold in 2006 for US $2.16 million at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale The CUDA has become something of an Icon for enthusiasts. The 440+6 was a bargain at just $250 extra NEW and could keep up with the Hemi to around 70 mph. Alas these big engines ended in 1972 with stiffening emission laws, the 340 became the CUDA’s largest factory engine, with a smaller 318 (5200cc) becoming an option
PRODUCTION CEASED WITH THE OIL CRISIS IN 1974
THIS VEHICLE : 1972 CUDA GENUINE ‘S’ CODE 340 (5600CC)
One of 7,828 'Cuda Hardtop Coupe: produced in 1972
Engines Available in 1972
318 V8 150 bhp.(SAE Net)
340 V8 240 bhp. (SAE Net)
Performance:
340/240: 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, 1/4 mile in 16 seconds.
This Vehicle is has has a complete restoration
Its Original Numbers Matching 340 CUDA with :-
New Pistons .30 Over …. New Cam & Lifters
Rebuilt Numbers Matching Transmission
New Starter, Alternator, battery & master Cylinder
New Tyres, New Exhaust With Stainless Tips
New Lower Q Panels, Front NOS Grille, Upper & Lower
New Go Wing, FJ5 Subline BC/cc Paint
New Carpets.
Original Dash/Door Panels & Headliner
New Shocks, Original Floor pans & Boot
New windshield
Completely Restored DECEMBER 2006
In Stock in UK
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