1970 Plymouth Barracuda

THE CAR

This is a 1970 Plymouth Cuda finished in Vitamin C Orange over a black bucket-seat interior - a genuine E-body Cuda built and sorted to be driven and enjoyed. The VIN (BS23H0E121226) identifies it as a real Cuda hardtop that rolled out of the Los Angeles plant as a 340 4-barrel car - a true California Cuda - making this the premium Cuda model, not a base Barracuda dressed up to look the part.

Under the hood today is a 383 cubic inch big block backed by the legendary 727 TorqueFlite automatic. We dont have documented history on the engine itself, so were describing it for what it is: a strong-running 383 in a genuine Cuda, paired with the most bulletproof automatic Chrysler ever built. The 340-to-383 change is part of this cars story, and its a good one - more cubic inches and big-block torque behind one of the toughest transmissions in the muscle car world.

WHAT IT HAS

The car wears Vitamin C Orange, one of Plymouths legendary High Impact colors, and its dressed the way a 1970 Cuda should be - Rallye wheels, rear spoiler, fog lamps, and hood pins holding down the hood. Power steering and power front disc brakes make it easy to live with, and out on the road it handles really well.

Inside, the black bucket-seat interior presents clean throughout - no rips or tears in the seats, no tears in the headliner, and no cracks in the dash. Console between the buckets. The basics all work: horn, lights, wipers, fan, radio, turn signals, and the drivers side mirror control. Shifter works smooth, the window goes up and down, and the glove box opens like it should.
Out on the road it runs strong and drives the way youd want a 383 Cuda to drive - power steering and power brakes that both work great, comfortable at cruising speed, turning roughly 2,600 RPM at 55 mph. The kind of car you can climb into and actually go somewhere in.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The 1970 Cuda is one of the most desirable cars in the entire muscle car hobby, and for good reason. 1970 was the first year of the E-body platform - the year Plymouth finally gave the Barracuda the wide, aggressive stance it deserved - and its the body style that collectors consistently rank as the best-looking Barracuda ever built. The Cuda (the performance model, designated by that BS23 VIN) sits at the top of the lineup.

Then theres the color. Plymouths High Impact palette - Vitamin C, Plum Crazy, Sublime, Tor-Red - is a huge part of why these cars command the attention they do, and Vitamin C Orange is one of the most recognizable of the bunch. A 70 Cuda in a High Impact color is the muscle car poster on a lot of peoples walls.

Genuine numbers-matching Cudas live in their own market and bring serious money - often six figures for the right car. A real Cuda like this one, built up with a strong 383 and the bulletproof 727, sits in a different and far more accessible lane. You get the genuine E-body Cuda, the iconic color, and the real driving experience, without the documented-matching-numbers price tag. For a buyer who wants to actually drive and enjoy a Cuda rather than trailer it to a judging field, this is the smart way into one.

HOW TO BUY IT

The car is at our shop in Orwigsburg, PA. Were happy to do a walk-around video, send additional photos of any area you want to see, or put you in touch with a third-party inspector. We do not charge documentation fees on top of the sale price. Out-of-state buyers, we can help coordinate transport but the choice of carrier is yours. Call or email through the listing to set up a time to come see it.