Summary

This authentic ‘Cuda 440 is one of 334 built. Recently verified by David Wise. Has tons of documentation, great ownership history and desirable color combination. Powered by the original matching-numbers 440ci V8 engine and 4-speed manual transmission.

Details

Outstanding example of an authentic original matching-numbers 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440. This car is one of only 334 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 4-barrel 4-speeds built. This car was verified by Mopar expert David Wise in October 2018, and his Elite Report is included. This car was ordered in December 1969 by salesman Jack Spaeth of 1st Avenue Plymouth, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, for local customer Duane Tervola. Duane took delivery on February 20, 1970. The Fender Tag from right to left decodes as: #R11- AM radio, #Y05- USA specs, #26- 26” radiator, #EN1- end of line 1, #M25- sill moulding, #M31- belt moulding, #M88-deck lid moulding, #N41- dual exhaust, #N42- chrome tips, #N85- tachometer, #V1X- black vinyl top, #A33- track pack, #A62- rally dash, #C55- bucket seats, #J45- hood pins, #M21- drip rail moulding, #FC7- Violet (purple) exterior, #H6XW- black and white vinyl interior, #000- upper door frame color (none), #C15- production date (12-15-1969), #E86- 440 4-barrel, #D21-4-speed, #BS23- ‘Cuda hardtop, #U-440 4-bbl, #0-1970, #B- Hamtramck assembly plant. The original owner moved to Menasha, WI, and had his title updated on December 6, 1982. After many years of ownership, he sold the car to a local gentleman who lived in New London, WI. In 2004, the second owner decided to have the car completely restored. The car was a rotisserie nut-and-bolt restoration with great attention to detail. During the restoration it had extensive sheet metal replacement and a Shaker hood with 6-barrel setup was added. The original hood and 4-barrel carburetor were restored and included. Photos of the restoration are also included. In 2016, the second owner sold it to a gentleman in Watertown, NY, who only owned the car for a short time before selling it. The car is now a documented four-owner car. This car has been extremely well cared for since the restoration. The car retains tons of original documentation, which is organized in a binder with plastic sleeves and included. Some of the original documentation includes the Window Sticker, Chrysler warranty information, dealership owner’s manual packet, owner’s manuals, Bill of Sale, buyer’s tax receipt, bank loan installment contracts, temporary registration, registrations from 1972-73, title from 1982 documenting first owner history, and a letter with photo of first and second owner together with car. Many copies of original documentation are included as well, such as original title application, original title, registration from 1973, purchaser’s receipt from 1973 and title documenting second-owner history. The car is powered by the original matching-numbers 440ci V8 engine that runs excellent. The engine is coupled to the original matching-numbers 4-speed manual transmission that shifts beautifully. This ‘Cuda is one of only 952 1970 440 4-barrel Plymouth ‘Cuda hardtops built for specs for the U.S. It is one of 334 4-speeds built and one of one built with these options. This ‘Cuda is in the Chrysler Registry, which is documented by Mopar expert Galen Govier. This ‘Cuda has also been inspected by Galen Govier, and the entire report is included with the car. This car has been restored to high show-quality standards throughout and is truly stunning. This car has been serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice, which is included.