WIW: Pro Street Style 'Cuda

[70_440-6Cuda]

Hey all, I know this is very subjective, but I am hunting for a race car purely for fun and have found a couple of '70 Barracudas that are set up to go out of the gate - Irwindale Speedway and Pomona Raceway are both close to me so getting on the track should be fairly easy.  I know there are some members on here with a long history in the Mopar world, just wondering what the opinions are of a car that has been tubbed for racing?

I have a line on a really solid '70 'Cuda (BS), originally 340 4spd but that is all long gone.  Asking price seems very reasonable to me at under $40k for a complete 9 second car.  The car retains most of its factory parts including gill side moldings etc.  I know this forum is more dedicated to original restoration, but I cant help think that when you look at the junk people are paying $20K+ for it seems like a bargain.

I suppose I am thinking about when the time comes to sell it, am I paying $40K for a $10K car? Thoughts?  Thanks everyone

[anlauto]

The only advice I would give is having an actual tech inspector from the racetrack inspect the car before purchase....You would hate to spend $40K and then find out it won't pass tech inspection...without spending another $10K on upgrades...    Racing is a fun way to blow off a weekend, but it's costly...

What's that old saying ? ....."if you want to become a millionaire, start with two million and go racing"

[RzeroB]

Your right, it is very subjective. A lot depends on the quality of the build: some race cars are hack jobs; and others are mechanical masterpieces. From just the one pic, each of those two cars you posted look pretty nice. Take a look around on something like "racingjunk dot com" for comparable cars and see what they're going for.

[70_440-6Cuda]

@anlauto and @RzeroB thanks both for the replies!  The one I am considering just passed its NHRA inspection about a month ago - car looks well done and solid.  I keep comparing it to what you can buy for that kind of money in an e-body Plymouth - not much these days but probably not a great comparison.

Appreciate the feedback!