new 71 'Cuda

[musclecarz]

What a weekend, Just got back from the pure stock drags. A show I will say that all should attend,A super all make Gentlemans show and race. Rob and Pete both posted some very good numbers again in their awesome 69 Camaro's and Caseys F-85, That has got to be one of the most impressive Oldsmobiles I've seen, Flat out screams!! Another fast smallblock was that red/red 70 LT1 vette, certified stock 12.60's @ 111 mph , Very cool!!. This was our 8'th year of participation and my brother and I brought this AAR Cuda this year. A 3.55 geared auto car,dead stock and radials made for et's of 14.50's @ 97mph, more to come.

[musclecarz]

While we were at the race we were looking forward to Sunday as this was the day we were to finally aquire a car that took 16 years to get. Owned by a local man since 1979, The motor spun a rod the year he bought it and it was parked. 85K on the counter, and most of it's original paint, A real N96 car with alot of options. We like ALL musclecars alike but the 71 Cuda is in my opinion the most visually agressive car made. Just a killer car!! I just wanted to share a few pictures of this original car, First it's seen daylight in 20 plus years.

[musclecarz]

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[musclecarz]

Thanks!! This sight and it's members are a asset to the hobby. Any other 71 Cuda's out there

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue"> Nice 'Cuda!!!
The driving/fog lights took away from the look,
but I think are original.
What engine is going in it? (Wedge,Hemi??) </font>

[musclecarz]

Thanks Mike, The road lamps are original, They were standard on a 70 Cuda and optional on a 71, I think they are very cool looking option, You can see the grille is color keyed to the car which was also a option, When this was ordered you got chrome headlight bezels instead of a black bezel with a argent grille, Car also has leather interior, inside hood release and fast ratio power steering, The car was a 340 auto car originally and most likely will stay this way, But. A HEMI clone would be the only way we will ever be able to have one of those machines.. It will have to wait in line behind a few other cars for a while before it is restored, Our Dart Swinger will be done in the next couple weeks and the L89 is the next to be finished, I'll keep posting pictures of progress, Thanks again!!

[musclecarz]

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[PPPJJJFFF]

Great car!! Best of luck. Tell me more about the AAR Cuda. Those are great cars also. Patrick