AutoHunter Featured This is a 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. This ‘Cuda was Plymouth’s homologation special to enter the Trans-Am circuit. It was powered by the 340 six-cylinder engine and mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Other features include front and rear spoilers, center console, rally gauge, Sure-Grip differential, rear louver and more. This Mopar pony car features a black vinyl top and matching interior, is finished in Lemon Twist paint, comes from the selling dealer, and comes with broadcast sheet, copy window sticker, maintenance records, parts receipt, Chrysler registration papers, extra 3.91 gears Group and clear ownership.
Originally sold in Canada, this ‘Cuda is built in “FY1” Lemon Twist with a “V1X” black vinyl top. Vertical strobe stripes, a ducktail rear spoiler and a fiberglass hood are part of the AAR package, named after Dan Gurney’s All-American racing team. Other features include rear window louvers, hood pins, left and right side painted racing mirrors, running lights and a front chin spoiler.
A set of 15-inch Rallye wheels are shod with E60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GT tires up front and G60-15 at the rear. The AAR ‘Cuda is unique in this regard.
The black vinyl interior features front bucket seats and a center console housing the Hurst pistol grip shifter. Other features include a three-spoke steering wheel, quick-ratio power steering, remote-controlled driver’s side mirror and AM/FM radio.
Since the vehicle is equipped with a rally instrument cluster, instrumentation includes a 150 mph speedometer, 8,000 rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, alternator and fuel gauges, as well as a clock with a quartz movement. The odometer shows 84,387, but the true mileage is unknown.
The 290-horsepower 340 had three two-barrel carburetors and was mated to a four-speed manual transmission. While not an original block, it is a true “TA” casting. A rubber gasket around the air cleaner directs cool air from the hood to the carb.
The undercarriage features torsion bar independent front suspension and rear solid axle with 3.55 gears and Sure-Grip. Front disc and rear drum brakes are power-assisted. The dual exhaust system exits ahead of the rear wheels.
The auction for this Canadian market 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda will end on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM (MST)
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