My 1971 AAR Cuda project

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Yes, a 1971 AAR Cuda Hemi Six Barrel

My idea is that if the auto insurance industry didn't get nasty, & the federal emission standards went away, 1971 & beyond would've been great, with a continued improvement of the great muscle car era.

In my fantasy, Plymouth would introduce 3 engine choices for the AAR Cuda in 1971
The 340 Six Barrel as standard, & with the 440 Six Barrel & Hemi Six Barrel as optional engine choices.
A 'play' on the Mustang Boss 302, Boss 351, & Boss 429 series at Ford.
Chrysler DID have the Hemi Six Barrel engineered, & ready to go for the 1971 model year.

The same Hood & Air Cleaner system would fit, & be exactly the same for all 3 engine choices.
The AAR Stripe would end with a 340, 440, or Hemi 'callout' as in the picture shown.
A 1971 'blackout' grille would look awesome as shown in the pictures
Maybe even an AAR Cuda convertible could be offered, & would be awesome.
Maybe some 'special' colors just for the AAR line of Cuda' also.

It would've cost Chrysler 'peanuts' back then, & would've really increased the 1971, & future, fan base.

My plan is to acquire a 'base' 1970 or 1971 Barracuda, & drop a Hemi Six Barrel into it.
A 'blackout' 1971 grille, & 1971 tail lights if I used a 1970 Barracuda, & a change to the AAR stripe as shown in the picture.
Plus, an AAR exhaust, Hood, spoilers, ect, to complete the AAR Cuda 'look'.

It would be a 'tribute' car, to what a 1971 AAR Cuda could have been.
Wish me 'luck', or other ideas if you have them. LOL
Dave