 | 440 CI V-8 engine. 4-barrel carburetor. 4-speed transmission. Power steering. Shaker hood with hold down pins. Lemon Twist with Black vinyl top. Rear spoiler and window louvers. Bucket seats and center console. Hurst Pistol Grip shifter. Color-keyed mirrors. Elastomeric bumpers. This bold 1970 Plymouth Cuda was the first year on the new E-body platform. |
The E-body's engine bay was larger than that of the previous A-body, facilitating Chrysler's 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi. The 440-6V made 385 hp. |  |
 | 1970 would be the best year for E-Body models with 55,499 Barracudas and 83,032 Challengers sold. Sales dropped off a cliff and by 1974 the series was finished. This example made $154k, blowing well past it's estimate of $75k to $85k. |
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