1971 Plymouth Cuda Barn Find Looks Terrible, But Survived A Fire
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1971 Plymouth Cuda Barn Find Looks Terrible, But Survived A Fire

1971 Plymouth Cuda Barn Find Looks Terrible, But Survived A Fire

A 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible is not in great shape after it survived a fire in the owner’s garage. Although the owner managed to rescue the vehicle from the flames, it suffered significant damage. Photos taken before the fire show that the car was already in poor condition, with faded paint, a missing grille, cracked windshield, and no rear seats.

The owner had plans to restore the ‘Cuda, but now the task is even more challenging. The paint has severely faded, and there are several missing or damaged components. Despite the setbacks, the owner still hopes to bring this muscle car back to its former glory.

The ‘Cuda was the high-performance variant of the regular Barracuda model offered by Plymouth. This particular ‘Cuda features a 340-cubic-inch V8 engine and an automatic gearbox with a steering column shifter.

Plymouth offered a variety of engines for the Barracuda lineup. The base model came with a 198-cubic-inch inline-six engine, while the ‘Cuda could be equipped with a powerful 426-cubic-inch Hemi V8 that produced 425 horsepower.

The 1971 ‘Cuda is considered relatively rare, with Plymouth selling only 18,690 units that year. This was a significant drop from the 55,499 units sold in 1970. The 1971 model featured a revamped design with a four-headlight layout, chrome gills on the front fenders, and different taillights. Plymouth offered 21 exterior colors for this model.

Aside from the ‘Cuda, the owner also has a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS with power windows, a 1970 Barracuda, and a Henderson motorcycle in his collection. The owner plans to rebuild his garage so that the ‘Cuda can be safely stored once the construction is complete. Hopefully, this will mark the start of the car’s restoration journey.

Although this ‘Cuda is in rough shape, there are other examples in worse condition. Motor1.com previously covered a triple-black 1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 that was discovered in the woods in Virginia, completely overgrown and covered in leaves. It took a winch-equipped flatbed truck to retrieve the car from its hiding spot.