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1970 Cuda For sale Three Rivers Ca

Started by 71Cuda, December 30, 2018, 06:57:11 AM

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Yellow71Cuda

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on December 30, 2018, 02:58:11 PM
No extra cost downgrade I thought.

I think it was considered an upgrade due to the 340 being more "performance oriented" than the standard 383.

6bblgt

Quote from: IRON MAN on December 30, 2018, 01:08:30 PM
Very striking 70 Barracuda! Seller states #'s matching transmission & date code correct 340 (implies not #'s matching 340?). It is surprising  to me that the MSRP charges more for the  340 V8 option than the standard 383 335 hp V8. :dunno:

that's a reproduction window sticker & NOT very accurate   :alan2cents:

for 1970 the 340 was a No-Charge OPTION in a 'cuda (BS23/BS27), which is shown correctly on the window sticker

the only difference besides 383HP big-block VS. 340 small-block items was the 340's STANDARD 26" radiator

6bblgt

 :bigthumb: great combination  8)

here are a couple pics from 9/2013 when it was on eBay - still, I believe in Minnesota or Wisconsin  :dunno:


6bblgt

car was at least 3-weeks late - wonder why they had a "9 - 1969" door sticker made for it?  :pullinghair:

JS29

Quote from: kdcarman on December 30, 2018, 03:02:38 PM
Quote from: anlauto on December 30, 2018, 01:37:41 PM
Quote from: JS29 on December 30, 2018, 01:31:39 PM
I was under the impression the 340 was a down grade option!    :alan2cents:

Fast forward 48 years and people will pay more for a 340 car over a 383 car everyday !

Yup that is the case
I don't dispute that statement, but i don't get why. I like my 383, they have served my family and my self well. sturdy, reliable, and run strong when tuned right.  :alan2cents: 335 horse verses 275! :dunno:

Desmond

Neither of those ratings are accurate. The 335 for the 383 I've always felt was optimistic at best and the 275 is well known to be way under-rated.

RUNCHARGER

Those before shots are more of a selling feature than the after shots I think. I don't trust most restorations, that looks like it was a pretty good car.
Sheldon


anlauto

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on December 31, 2018, 08:57:02 AM
Those before shots are more of a selling feature than the after shots I think. I don't trust most restorations, that looks like it was a pretty good car.

Couldn't agree more :twothumbsup:
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scf100

Wow beautiful car......those before pics are good history

So what do you guys think it cost to redo this car?

55k looks like a steal
1970 Challenger R/T convertible Triple Black

anlauto

Quote from: scf100 on January 02, 2019, 07:15:32 PM
Wow beautiful car......those before pics are good history

So what do you guys think it cost to redo this car?

55k looks like a steal

Around here a paint job alone would cost you half the asking price.... :alan2cents:

Problem is....you still don't know what they did with the rear axle, transmission, engine, heater core, rad, wiring, etc...etc...etc... Buying a done car is ALWAYS a gamble.  :dunno:
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E74cuda

Quote from: RUNCHARGER on December 31, 2018, 08:57:02 AM
Those before shots are more of a selling feature than the after shots I think. I don't trust most restorations, that looks like it was a pretty good car.



I do remember the car being for sale when it was in Minnesota. If I remember correctly the seller at that time said that the car was rusty or needing a lot of rust repair. After reading that I didn't look into it any more.


B5fourspeed

Back in  1972 my 70 Cuda stock 383 blew the doors off  anything with a 340. I ran  14.2 in the quarter at the old fremont drag stripe with the stock  tires.I also beat every 440 B Body or stock 440 Challenger I ever raced on the track.I beat a 440 roadrunner by a door length and the driver of the roadrunner was mad and telling  me my car was not stock.

JS29

@B5fourspeed   :clapping:  :clapping:  :clapping: Glad to see I an not alone, It's refreshing to know I am not the only 383 fan!   :haha:

BS27R1B

" I don't dispute that statement, but i don't get why. I like my 383, they have served my family and my self well. sturdy, reliable, and run strong when tuned right.  :alan2cents: 335 horse verses 275! "

To each their own but the lighter front end of the 340 equipped car and the quicker revving small block make the 340 a much nicer drive today, especially with a four speed.
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