This 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Convertible lands in one of the most sought-after corners of the muscle car world. 1970 marked the debut of the redesigned E-body platform, and the 'Cuda was Plymouth's performance flagship that year. The convertible was built in tiny numbers compared to the hardtop just 635 'Cuda convertibles were produced for 1970, against nearly nineteen thousand hardtops which makes any genuine example a rare find today, and a well-preserved one rarer still. This one wears an excellent color combination red exterior over a white interior with a matching white convertible soft top that suits the car's lines and the era perfectly.
Power comes from a 383 big block, period correct for the car and exactly the kind of mid-tier B-engine that gave the 'Cuda its reputation for accessible big-block muscle. It's backed by an automatic transmission that is said to be numbers matching, sending power rearward through a 3.23:1 Sure-Grip differential in an 8 3/4 rear end a stout, well-regarded Mopar axle and a gearing choice that balances around-town drivability with strong acceleration. Braking is handled by drums front and rear, as the car left the factory.
The car was treated to a restoration in 1997 and has clearly been looked after in the years since. The drivetrain and brakes reflect the care this 'Cuda has received over the years. The transmission pan, gasket, and filter have all been replaced, along with the temperature sending unit, and the brake system has been gone through with a fresh master cylinder and brake lines. The car has turned only a handful of miles since that work, so those components remain in excellent shape the kind of maintenance history that tells you this 'Cuda has been kept up properly rather than just parked and admired.
With only 635 convertibles built for 1970 and survivors thinning every year, a red-on-white 383 'Cuda drop-top in this condition is an exceedingly rare opportunity for a Mopar buyer chasing the look, the sound, and the open-top experience of a first-year E-body 'Cuda.
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