SOLD March 2, 2007

1971 Plymouth HEMI 'cuda Convertible Re-creation

71 Plymouth HEMI 'cuda

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.

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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)
  
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This car is optioned with the following original to 1971 equipment:

 
  • Tor-Red paint (single stage, as original)
  • White HEMI billboards (new exact reproduction)
  • White vinyl power top (new exact reproduction)
  • White seats and side panels (new exact reproduction)
  • Black carpeting (new exact reproduction)
  • Black padded dash (new exact reproduction)
  • Fog lights (new exact reproduction)
  • Hood pins (new exact reproduction)
  • Shaker hood (re-created from original)
  • Shaker forced air inlet system (new exact reproduction)
  • Power steering (original pump and box rebuilt)
  • Power front disc brakes (new replacement)
  • HEMI power brake booster (new exact reproduction)
  • Ralleye Wheels with beauty rings (new exact reproduction)
  • Wheel opening trim (NOS)
  • Goodyear F-60 Polyglass tires (new exact reproduction)
  • Windshield washer (new exact reproduction)
  • Tinted windows (new exact reproduction w/ logos and date codes)
  • Sport mirrors with driver remote (new reproduction)
  • Day/night rear view mirror (re-silvered original)
  • Ralleye dash instrument cluster (original rebuilt and restored)
  • AM radio (original, it works)
  • Rimblow steering wheel (restored original)
  • Pistol grip shifter (new exact reproduction)
  • Seat belts (restored original)
  • Space saver spare wheel and tire (restored original)
  • Go-wing (new exact reproduction)
  • Chrome exhaust tips (new exact reproduction)
  

71 HEMI 'cuda

This exceptional car is virtually brand new with zero miles!

 

All chromed parts have been flawlessly re-chromed with triple show chrome (copper, nickel, chrome), and all stainless and aluminum trim parts have been restored and polished to brilliant new condition.

All other parts have been replaced with new parts (exact reproduction where available) including: hoses, belts, wiring, electronics, side view mirror glass, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, clips, weather stripping, etc.

The restoration/re-creation is fully documented with work logs, invoices, and pictures on CD.

  
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Inspection, Purchase and Limited Warranty

 

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.

SOLD March 2, 2007

The sale of this car is subject to the buyer or his/her/its agent inspecting and accepting the car at the time of delivery.

Better Than Original Cars LLC warrants the body work, paint, chrome, and BTO performed restoration and assembly work for one year from the delivery date, provided that the car is cared for in the manner befitting a rare collector car as specified by BTO; all other parts and work are limited to their manufactures' and/or vendors' warranties, if any. No other warranties, explicit or implied are applicable; THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES NOT SPECIFICALLY STATED.

Better Than Original Cars LLC is a registered Illinois limited liability company.

  

71 HEMI 'cuda

BTO staff (left to right) Jesse, Larry, Garry, Zimm, Jordan
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