1970 PLYMOUTH CUDA
6.1L HEMI V-8 ENGINE
TREMEC TKO500 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VIBRANT PURFECT PURPLE & SILVER STAR EXTERIOR
BLACK INTERIOR
VIN#: BS23H0B312431
MODERN 6.1L HEMI V8 BUILT BY ARRINGTON PERFORMANCE
PRODUCING MORE THAN 525 HORSEPOWER
LONG TUBE HEADERS FEED A STAINLESS DUAL EXHAUST WITH X PIPE AND CHAMBERED MUFFLERS
CUSTOM EXHAUST TIPS INTEGRATED INTO THE REAR VALANCE
ALL STEEL BODY WITH MANY HAND FORMED MODIFICATIONS
CHRYSLER 8.75"" REAR AXLE WITH 3.91 GEARING
TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSION WITH 4 LINK REAR SET UP WITH COILOVER SHOCKS
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
HOLLEY SHIPER EFI
TORSION BAR FRONT END
4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION WITH COILOVER SHOCKS
18"" AND 20"" POLISHED BONSPEED WHEELS
245MM FRONT AND 295MM REAR PIRELLI P ZERO TIRES
CUSTOM EXTERIOR LIGHTING
POWER-ASSIST 4-WHEEL BAER DISC BRAKES WITH DRILLED AND SLOTTED ROTORS
HYDRATECH POWER BRAKE UNIT
POWER STEERING
LEATHER/CLOTH CUSTOM INTERIOR
AUTOMETER WHITE FACE GAUGES
ALPINE AM/FM/CD RECEIVER WITH KICKER SPEAKERS
AS-IS
""SEMA"" 2009. This custom Plymouth 'Cuda known as ""Conviction Cuda"" represents a full-scale, no-compromise interpretation of the pro-touring movement at its peak. Rather than relying on bolt-on parts or catalog upgrades, the build focused on hand-formed metalwork, modern Hemi power, and a show-quality finish that blends custom fabrication with contemporary performance. The result is a car that stands as both a rolling showcase of craftsmanship and a fully functional, high-performance street machine.
The body is the foundation of the build, and nearly every visible surface reflects custom steel fabrication. Instead of fiberglass add-ons or adapted aftermarket panels, the modifications were shaped and finished in metal, giving the car a more substantial, high-end presence. Details include a molded rear spoiler, a custom hood with factory-inspired nostrils, flush-mounted glass, shaved door handles, and smoothed drip rails. Fabricated front and rear valences, along with a custom rear panel housing hand-built LED taillights, reinforce the modernized aesthetic. The entire body is finished in PPG Silver Star and Vibrant Purfect Purple, accented by a hand-painted strobe stripe created through layered airbrush and pinstriping techniques, resulting in a deep, multi-dimensional effect under changing light.
Inside, the custom theme continues with a fully tailored interior that blends modern materials with classic Mopar cues. C6 Corvette-sourced bucket seats have been reupholstered to match the car's color scheme, while the door panels and center console were fabricated specifically for this build. The console retains the familiar 'Cuda profile but incorporates a carbon-style insert and houses the Tremec's pistol-grip shifter. The dashboard was reshaped to accommodate a full set of AutoMeter white-face gauges, and the cabin is equipped with power windows, air conditioning, and an Alpine AM/FM/CD head unit paired with a powerful Kicker sound system.
Purpose-built for one of the most demanding stages in the custom car world, this 'Cuda blends hand-formed steelwork, modern Hemi power, and a show-quality finish into a single, cohesive build. It represents a moment when pro-touring cars were pushing beyond traditional restoration and into fully realized, custom-engineered machines, and it still delivers the presence and performance to stand out in any modern collection.
