Plymouth "Cuda" 1974

The Cuda was the performance model of the Barracuda family. The Barracuda, introduced one week ahead of the Ford Mustang in 1964 was a fastback version of the Chrysler Corporation "A" body. In 1970, a new body desigantion emerged as "pony" car variant to combat the Mustang and the GM "F" bodies also know as Camaros and Firebirds. Although the E-Body existed from only from 1970-1974, it has been argued that these were the models that represent, even to this day, the full bore of Dodge and Plymouths position in the Muscle Car realm. Hemi powered Cuda's were produces for only two years, 1970 and 1971. Hemi Powered Cuda's today set the gold standard for muscle car collectors. Certain Hemi models have been sold at national auctions recently for seven figures (that means Millions!)

Cuda' 360 4-speed "basics"

This particular Cuda' is under a complete rotisserie restoration at Green Acres. Although it is no Hemi, this is a 1974 360, 4-speed model. It is one of 398 produced in this configuration.

In keeping with the Green Acres theme, it is a KG8 Deep Sherwood Metallic (Green) with V1G "Mock Turtle" green vinyl top, green interior with white bucket seats and white longitudal stripes.

"What is missing"

Unfortunately, we do nto have the correct numbers matching block. We do have a 1976 360 block that we had built for a certain 1974 Roadrunner "recreation" back in 1990. (We used to call it a "fake"). This engine has a steel crank, it is bored .030 with JE Pistons, 10.5.1 compression, MP HV oil pump, double-roller timing chain, purple-shaft cam (.484 lift), Edelbrock single plane and a Holley 650 and an MP electronic ignition. We have sourced the correct Thermoquad, cast iron intake and left exhaust manifold. We are giving strong consideration to the MP crate motor (360/360). This will be an OEM part.


	1974 Cuda on the "crib" courtesy of Jose Estremera (above)

This is what it will look like completed. This is a 1974 360 automatic with a white roof. So except for the white hat and the automatic, it will look like this when completed. This photo was taken at Carlisle in 2003.