340challconvert
Well-Known Member
Rare Black on black hemi Cuda convertible to be on the block at Barrett Jackson (Scottsdale) in January!
Description
This HEMI 'Cuda convertible is one of only 18 built, making it one of the rarest and most desirable muscle cars of all time - further enhanced by its color combination of triple black. Adding to the significance is the great race history of this car. While owned by hall of famer Steve Bagwell and driven by hall of famer Terry Earwood, it set national records for ET and MPH in NHRA and IHRA, including the SS Eliminator title at the U.S. Nationals in Indy in 1973. Sold new in Marietta, GA, it was initially street-driven until repossessed. It was then purchased by the Bowers brothers and, with the help of friend Stewart Way, it was ultimately turned into a race car by Barnett Automotive in Georgia. It was raced as a '71 model because of a more favorable weight factor. After being purchased by Steve Bagwell, it received an expensive custom paint job and went on to be a national record holder and win 27 eliminators in '73 alone. Some time later it was sold and ultimately disappeared. As one of the great barn finds of all time, it was discovered high and dry in Taos, NM, in the '80s. A Phoenix attorney purchased it and over a period of years restored it. It has been in current ownership for about 15 years. Automatic transmission.
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI 'CUDA - 201349- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions
This should be a big buck purchase if it sells!
Description
This HEMI 'Cuda convertible is one of only 18 built, making it one of the rarest and most desirable muscle cars of all time - further enhanced by its color combination of triple black. Adding to the significance is the great race history of this car. While owned by hall of famer Steve Bagwell and driven by hall of famer Terry Earwood, it set national records for ET and MPH in NHRA and IHRA, including the SS Eliminator title at the U.S. Nationals in Indy in 1973. Sold new in Marietta, GA, it was initially street-driven until repossessed. It was then purchased by the Bowers brothers and, with the help of friend Stewart Way, it was ultimately turned into a race car by Barnett Automotive in Georgia. It was raced as a '71 model because of a more favorable weight factor. After being purchased by Steve Bagwell, it received an expensive custom paint job and went on to be a national record holder and win 27 eliminators in '73 alone. Some time later it was sold and ultimately disappeared. As one of the great barn finds of all time, it was discovered high and dry in Taos, NM, in the '80s. A Phoenix attorney purchased it and over a period of years restored it. It has been in current ownership for about 15 years. Automatic transmission.
1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI 'CUDA - 201349- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions
This should be a big buck purchase if it sells!
