1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $170k high bid

The all-new 1970 Barracuda was built on a shorter, wider version of Chrysler's existing B platform, called the E-body. Top dog was the 425 hp 426 ci (7.0 L) Hemi. The 440 and Hemi equipped cars received upgraded suspension components and structural reinforcements to help transfer the gobs of power to the road. Of the 16,492 units delivered in 1970, just 114 had a Hemi under the hood. That makes for a highly collectible car today. Hagerty suggests a top teir 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda is trending around $300k.

Comprehensive restoration completed in 2021. Rebuilt 426/425 HP Hemi engine with correct dual 4-barrel carburetors. 4-speed manual transmission with Pistol Grip shifter. A32 Super Performance axle package. Dana 4.10 Positraction. Factory shaker fresh air package. Power steering. AM 8-track radio. Crossing the block at Mecum Glendale 2025, this bad boy might be yours if the price is right. Here

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $115k high bid

1 of 284 4-speed Hemi Cudas produced in 1970, 666 overall. Two year concours restoration completed in 1989. 1,032 miles since completion. 425 HP and 490 ft/lbs of torque. Dual Carter AFB carburetors. Rallye Red with Black Hockey Stick stripes. Super Track Pack. Power brakes. Shaker hood. Black bucket seat interior. Center console.

A 426 Hemi engine instantly made the regular production Hemi ‘Cuda the King Kong of pony cars. With an output of 425 hp, it was matched only by Chevy’s COPO Camaro 427. For the money, a significant $900, you got the 425-hp hemispherical V-8 engine fed by two four-barrel carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold. The Hemi was backed by either the TorqueFlite three-speed automatic or the A-833 four-speed manual.

Chrysler’s HEMI-powered coupe continued unchanged for the 1971 model year, which was to be the HEMI’s last year on the market. The automaker retired the 426 in 1972. Well-documented and outstanding examples can fetch in excess of $200,000, with low mileage cars known to sell for more than $400,000. This example high bid to $115k at Mecums.

All Hemi ‘Cudas received the Shaker hood, with its carburetor-mounted ram-air scoop poking up through a hole in the hood, thus “shaking” with the engine when it was running. Visual features available for the HEMI Cuda included various decal sets and high-impact colors, including Lime Light, Tor Red, Lemon Twist, Vitamin C, In-Violet, Sassy Grass, and Moulin Rouge.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda - $214k

426/425 HP V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. 23,124 miles. Pistol grip shifter. Woodgrain dash and steering wheel. AM radio. 8-Track player.

The 426/425 HP V-8 engine had race-bred internal parts, 10.25:1 compression, a pair of 4-barrel Carter carburetors, H-pipe exhaust system and a fearsome reputation.

The desirable A34 Super Track Pak alluded to the 4-speed manual transmission and 4.10 Dana 60 Sure Grip differential. Like all real Hemi cars, performance-level frame and suspension components were automatic. The factory color combination is In-Violet Metallic with a white interior.

This top tier example from the Todd Werner Collection made $214k.