Historic Super Stock Hemi Cuda Race Provenance etc

[superstock427]

1970 SS/DA Hemi Cuda , this car started out as an original 440 six pack car with a 4 speed and red interior, and then was converted to a NHRA super stock car(with a hemi) very early in its life. It is currently ready for Chrysler Classic or Nostalgia events or run in NHRA/IHRA. With a little detuning it could also be put back on the street.



The car gained national fame when Kent Ritter and John Baughman raced it with a six pack motor. The car is also a previous National Event(Grandnationals) and multi time SS/FA class winner(including Indy). Also many time SS/FA & SS/GA record holder(NHRA and IHRA). It even held both records simultaneously when John Baughman owned it. Car also won several points meets in NHRA Division 1 back in the day. The car has also been displayed in several Direct Connection parts catalogs too. I have National Dragsters&Magazines documenting all these accomplishments. It was originally built by Tim Richards(Bud King&Amato top fuelers crew chief) for Joe Umbra out of Wilkes Barre,PA. Then Bob Kaiser raced it before Kent Ritter.

Currently the Cuda has a 60 over Hemi in it, with Barton Heads, Barton/Mike Bogina Modified intake, and Turner/BSJ modified carter carbs. The Cuda also has a Frank Lupo tranny and convertor. Best run at legal SS/DA weight is 10.06 at 133 at the last NHRA Division 5 race of the year. I also raced the car at the Hemi Reunion in Quaker City.

The exterior of the car is painted in a old school style featuring pearl white paint with rainbow metalflake mixed in(looks great in the sunlight), orange metallic surrounding the white and purple highlights. The "Plymouth" logo on the hood and quarter panels are also old school silver leaf. There is a small dent in the passg rear qrter panel, but otherwise cars paint and body is excellent. The interior is black with some of the original red showing through on the dash. The seats will need to be recovered to be show ready.



Chrome Moly Certified Cage(current certification) with 4 link and Dana. Best 60 foot was 1.278 when John Baughman had it. Lamb Front Disc Brakes/Wilwood Rear, with Koni rear shocks. Other super stock tricks on car too.

Great NHRA Class Car,Chrysler Classic, or ??? I would also consider selling as a roller for those who would like to go with their own combination. The hemi motor could also be detuned the for those who are interested in putting it back as a street machine or show car. Would look at partial performance trades for right vehicle or parts(64 65 68 race hemi stuff preferred). Car does have a current title and plates.

Email or call Alex 515-227-1064 with questions. Real deal, been there done that historic drag cars are few and far between. Lots of wannabees(but hey you already knew that). This one has "provenance"!!!

I can also find a shipper for you or transport it myself for a reasonable fee(enclosed of course).

Asking $43500 or best offer.

Many photos at photobucket:

http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/t...i/1970%20Cuda/

[Salvatore]

Big John Baughman from the Lancaster, Pa. area?

[superstock427]

Yes..same guy. Here's some info when he had it:



motor now:

[old5.0]

Awesome car, and cheap for what it is.

[black69]

awesome car, seems worth all the money, actually a bargain. I liked what the 440 put out back then on those stats..incredible torque (608). wow. wish I could....I wish I could....

[BJCHEV396]

Boy that's a good looking car!!

[69z2x4]

I would love to drive that car one time!

[superstock427]

Thanks for all the nice words. Here's another photo of the car when the last owner had it. Will still do the big wheelstands if you want to. New car coming out of the chassis shop in June and wife says only one play toy, this one will have to go. Thanks, Alex