1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 '6 Pack' Coupe (LHD)

Description

The E-body Mopars were the last - and for many the best looking - Pony Cars on the scene, with the Plymouth Barracuda and sister Dodge Challenger making their debut for the 1970 model year. With styling that managed to be at once both aggressive and good looking, the Barracuda’s wide stance was accentuated by the full-width grille opening, coke-bottle profile and raised rear deck. In keeping with typical Pony Car practice, the Plymouth could be ordered with a wide range of options, and was sold in hardtop, hardtop SE and convertible form. Engines ranged from a 225ci six through to V8s of varying capacity, from the 318ci right through to the fire breathing 440ci Hemis. A floor-mounted three-speed manual was standard, but four-speed manuals or TorqueFlite automatic transmissions were popular options, the latter with a new Slap-Stik shift-gate when mounted on the centre console. Safety was becoming more of an issue and the Plymouth featured a collapsible steering column, side-impact bars and integral roll-over bar. Production ceased in March 1974, making it one of the rarest of all muscle cars. The Barracuda is an underrated and desirable alternative to the more common Mustangs or Camaros, with a strong following in Australia.