’71 HEMI ‘Cuda Convertible

Only 7 1971 Hemi Convertibles were built and sold.

  • Options on this French Plymouth
  • The upgraded high-performance version
  • Restoration back to true factory condition

Featured more punch under the hood

“Money doesn’t buy happiness” is the old saying, but in the case of this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible, maybe it did. Back some 34 years ago, as the story goes, a female novelist who lived in France purchased a brand new Plymouth Pony Car. The car was unique as it wasn’t a regular model Barracuda but the upgraded high-performance  “‘Cuda” version that featured more punch under the hood and a beefier suspension system for high-performance driving. 

Because cars forEuropean export needed special equipment (speedometer in kilometers instead ofMPH) and were shipped without a radio because of the differences in European radiowave frequencies, they had to be special-ordered cars. Other options on thisFrench Plymouth included power windows, leather seats and power brakes.

when it came time toselect the powerplant, the option code “E74” was chosen: the “426 Hemi” engine!This was an $883.90 addition to the base price of the car ($3412.00) but forwhatever reason, the 425-hp “King Kong” mill was selected. 

This ride is a real catch but it’s great to know it will be driven and appreciated for what it is…a fast and stylish muscle car with a few creature comforts.

’71 HEMI ‘Cuda Convertible

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