1970 AAR Cuda, FF4, auto, 2 owner, (Scottsdale)

[LoStHeMi]

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale-2025/docket/vehicle/1970-plymouth-cuda-aar-284152

[JH27N0B]

I like it, but it has about the most warped hood I've ever seen on a AAR/T/A.
And what is the story with its space saver spare?  It looks like a snake that just swallowed a pig!

[AAR#2]

When the spare is actually used (or inflated) it may not return to its as new shape.  What's being seen is the sidewall that's normally concealed (inward between the rim and tread) is pushed outward beyond the rim

[JH27N0B]

It's apparent that the space saver that is in the trunk of my convertible was used at some point in its life.  It looks nothing like that one in the pictures of the BJ AAR though.  On mine the tread is wore down, and its deflated back to somewhat compact, but didn't compress completely back to virgin size.  It's maybe 3" or so larger diameter than an unused one.  Still presentable, but wouldn't be for a concours show car.  Too bad on mine, it has the early lettering/callouts on it that I think were only used for the first few months of production in '70 so pretty rare.
So that is why that pregnant guppy looking thing in the AAR caught my eye, I wonder how it got so distorted in use?
That's just a minor issue with the AAR though, the TX9 one at Mecum was missing its space saver altogether and had only one of those picnic table cover quality trunk mat reproductions in its trunk, which didn't stop someone from paying $242,000 for it when it ran Saturday!
The only issue that really bothers me with the BJ F4 AAR is how much the hood is warped.