2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda “Nicolas Cage” – No Reserve

November 15, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

This 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda is powered by a 426/425hp HEMI engine paired with a 4-speed transmission and a Super Track Pak Dana axle with 4.10 gears. It has been visually inspected and certified by Galen Govier as a matching-numbers car and drivetrain. The engine and transmission were rebuilt and restored, and the car has the correct factory markings, stampings, numbers and dated components. It features the original sheet metal and power disc brakes.

This ‘Cuda is registered and documented with the Chrysler Registry to be #128 of the 284 1970 HEMI ‘Cudas built with 4-speed transmissions. The black vinyl bucket-seat interior features a Rallye instrument cluster and a rim-blow steering wheel. This car rides on Rallye wheels wrapped in Goodyear tires.

The vehicle comes with three large binders of extensive documentation, including the inspection and certification report of the engine and transmission by Mopar expert Frank Badalson (partners with Roger Gibson), as well as visual and hands-on inspection reports by Galen Govier, along with full Fender Tag decoding, Window Sticker, owner’s manual, owner’s documents and receipts, and photos and details of the complete professional concours restoration. The provenance of this car includes past ownership by Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage (from whom the seller purchased the car) and Jack Sharkey, former president of the National HEMI Owners Association.

Selling with No Reserve at the 2024 Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28, at WestWorld.