Classic ‘Cudas are the American automotive community’s most prominent icons for their incredible engine options, aggressive Mopar design, and powerful Plymouth road presence. But, ask Joe Dirt, ain’t nothin sweeter than a “426 Hemi ‘Cuda in Plumb Crazy Purple!” These ridiculous cars are stables within the car community as they represent everything that the younger car culture stood for at the time. Nowadays, these things go for millions of dollars for good reason as they have become scarce in all forms, Hemi or otherwise. Like many popular classics from the early ’70s, many of these precious automobiles can be found in a barn or abandoned warehouse, but it is infrequent. So how do you go about discovering one of these beautiful vehicles?
This guy seems to have found the answer to that question and is now sharing his journey towards a better life for this great car. Likely having sat for several years, the body of this forgotten beast was covered in a thick layer of dust that hid the authentic dark green color scheme. Some even more incredible features include the awesome racing decals and some painted on side Gilles. Under the hood is the original 340 ci V8 engine, which produced a respectable 290 horsepower and 345 lb/ft of torque.
While it’s not as desirable or valuable as something like a 440 or 426 Hemi, this incredible car is still a potent Mopar monster. As the car is dragged out of the dirt, many heads will be turned to see this fantastic time capsule from what seems like a completely different world.
This car will live on as a relic from the 1970s, keeping its original figure as faithfully as possible to show the people where their beloved modern muscle cars came from. Cars like this are an inspiration to the rest of the car community.
Remarkable recovery: AAR Cuda Emerges from Decades of Dust and Neglect
