1971 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda Conv. Re-creation

The HEMI ‘cuda is recognized as the icon of American muscle cars.  In 1971, the Plymouth division of the then Chrysler Corporation built and delivered only seven 1971 HEMI ‘cuda convertibles, making them the most valuable muscle cars on the planet today.  The latest sale of one of the original seven, two years ago, was reportedly priced at $3 million.  Today’s estimated value of one of the original seven could exceed $5 million. 

Better Than Original Cars LLC, is offering for sale this concours, museum quality, investment grade, rotisserie restoration/re-creation 1971 HEMI ‘cuda convertible.

This car, originally a rust free 1971 Barracuda convertible, has been the subject of a three year meticulous BTO restoration and re-creation to a HEMI ‘cuda.  No detail has been overlooked.  It was completely disassembled, down to the last screw, nut, bolt, and clip. The body, fenders, hood, and deck lid were alkaline dipped to bare metal.  All the sheet metal is original 1971, and there are no patches.  (The fenders are from a 1971 ‘cuda coupe donor car.)  Every part and system was rebuilt and restored to original condition as first preference; if a part could not be perfectly restored, it was replaced with an NOS part or the highest quality exact reproduction part, with the exception of specified new upgraded parts.

This car has been fitted with the following upgraded parts:

• MOPAR crate 426cu/465hp HEMI engine (new reproduction)
• Chromed valve covers and breathers (new)
• Holley 650 four barrel carburetor (new)
• Keisler manual 5-speed/overdrive transmission (new)
• DTS DANA 60 rear end (new exact reproduction)
• Rear disc brakes (new)
• Powder coated HEMI front and rear suspension with polyurethane bushings (new exact reproduction)
• Powder coated HEMI K-frame (new exact reproduction)
• Ceramic coated heat tubes, exhaust, mufflers, resonators, hangers (new exact reproduction)
• Stainless steel fuel and brake lines (new exact reproduction)
• Sealed battery (new exact reproduction)

Chrome exhaust tips (new exact reproduction)       

This car is available for inspection by appointment at Better Than Original Cars LLC, 27992 West IL Route 120, Unit 47, Lakemoor, Illinois 60051. For further information, to make an appointment to inspect, or to make an offer to purchase this car, please call Jordan at 815-385-6286 between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday, or email to 71hemicuda@btocars.com.