71 Barracuda Convertible

[70 Challenger Lover]

I don't have the eBay link anymore as the ad expired with no buyer. I'm flying out Friday to inspect a 71 Barracuda convertible. Many of you will recognize it from other posts I've made plus it's been offered for sale for two years now.

The car was professionally restored a few years ago to the tune of $54k. The shop that did it was kind enough to answer all my questions and even provide the final invoice. The invoice was extremely detailed and pretty much answers all questions. The guy remembered the car well and said it was super nice when they got it except for some minor metal damage to both quarters requiring replacement of both.

I think I know what to inspect but I'd welcome any suggestions or advice to add to my inspection list. Especially if there are specific things that plague these cars.

The seller has given me copies of the build sheet, fender tag, and registration and so far, everything looks great.

[Cuda_mark]

Is this the one in CT?

[anlauto]

I think we covered everything in the other thread(s). Good luck with your purchase. 

[70 Challenger Lover]

I think we covered everything in the other thread(s). Good luck with your purchase. 

I think so too but I'd thought I'd see if anyone else had opinions who might not had seen the other threads on build sheet stuff.

Yes, this is the one in Connecticut. Seller seems like a real nice guy.

The car is pretty close to my bucket list car (minus the BS code) but getting any closer would require a lot more cash. A lot more. Although it's sooner than I planned, I don't think I'll find another at this price (assuming it's really as nice as he claims).

[ragtopdodge]

$54k, I'd rather have this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Plymouth-Barracuda-/123735533648?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l10137&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

[70 Challenger Lover]

I saw that one too and it looks nice. State issued VIN though, no thanks. Plus it's yet another cloned tribute car. Nearly every one of the 700 or so non Cuda cars have been altered in this way.