1-of-12 1971 Plymouth Cuda 440-6 Goes for $960K - Not a Record, But Impressive 18 Jan 2021, 13:29 UTC ·
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The Cuda, which we first talked about in mid-December, was on the lot of car being sold by Mecum during a massive auction that concluded last week in Kissimmee, Florida. It’s a rare example of a rare breed of cars, and apparently someone spared no expense in getting their hands on it.
Made in convertible guise in 1971, the car is one of just 17 to have been equipped that year with the 440 6-BBL (7.2-liter) engine. Equally important, it is one of just 12 with that particular engine, automatic transmission, and convertible body style.
Q: Greg, to this day I’m still a MOPAR and Plymouth lover. Why did Chrysler let Plymouth go? I know Dodge is still their everyday consumer car, but Plymouth I feel was more popular. - Kevin L., DetroitA: Kevin, as a past owner of both Plymouth and Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, I feel your pain. When you revisit Plymouth’s history, it was indeed a major player in the lower price family car offerings, much like Chevrolet and Ford were in their respective company offerings. If you
Q: Greg, to this day I’m still a MOPAR and Plymouth lover. Why did Chrysler let Plymouth go? I know Dodge is still their everyday consumer car, but Plymouth I feel was more popular. - Kevin L., DetroitA: Kevin, as a past owner of both Plymouth and Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, I feel your pain. When you revisit Plymouth’s history, it was indeed a major player in the lower price family car offerings, much like Chevrolet and Ford were in their respective company offerings. If you
Q: Greg, to this day I’m still a MOPAR and Plymouth lover. Why did Chrysler let Plymouth go? I know Dodge is still their everyday consumer car, but Plymouth I feel was more popular. - Kevin L., DetroitA: Kevin, as a past owner of both Plymouth and Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, I feel your pain. When you revisit Plymouth’s history, it was indeed a major player in the lower price family car offerings, much like Chevrolet and Ford were in their respective company offerings. If you
Q: Greg, to this day I’m still a MOPAR and Plymouth lover. Why did Chrysler let Plymouth go? I know Dodge is still their everyday consumer car, but Plymouth I feel was more popular. - Kevin L., DetroitA: Kevin, as a past owner of both Plymouth and Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, I feel your pain. When you revisit Plymouth’s history, it was indeed a major player in the lower price family car offerings, much like Chevrolet and Ford were in their respective company offerings. If you