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Cool Cars: 1970 Hemi Baracuda Convertible

Posted November 11, 2010 9:00 AM by dstrohl
Pathfinder Tags: 1970 baracuda Baracuda convertible Hemi Plymouth Baracuda

Let's talk numbers. This car is one of just 14 1970 Hemi Baracuda Convertibles that were built. It's also one of 9 with a factory automatic transmission. It's been restored, but has driven only 19,000 miles from new. Features include power steering, power front disc brakes, power windows, and the Rallye gauge package.

The car is set for auction in January, but popular pricing guides are no help. The closest thing I can find to a value is $1 million – $1.39 million from a book published in early 2008. And, uh, you know how valid those prices are today.

So if this was yours, how much would you expect to get for it at Scottsdale in 2011?

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Re: Cool Cars: 1970 Hemi Baracuda Convertible

11/11/2010 9:54 AM

It's a very cool car,isn't it?

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Re: Cool Cars: 1970 Hemi Baracuda Convertible

11/11/2010 10:34 PM

Find someone with dollars to spend. Like the CEO's getting big tax dollar bonuses from stimulus monies. Figure out who they are then send out info on your car for a quick close deal. Always ask more than what you want then negotiate.
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11/12/2010 9:03 AM

First off a few questions, okay?

Is it a numbers matching car? Original engine and trannie? During the restoration was the engine disassembled, rehabbed and blue-printed? What is the carb? Rotisserie and off the frame restoration?

Everything else original to the car? If not, what was replaced?

Inquiring minds want to know.......now if I only had the bread to buy it! (If I did have the cash, I'd buy a WWII North American Aviation P-51D Mustang instead.....basically the same-same cost! Hello mom, want to lend me some cold hard cash that dad left to you???) LOL

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11/12/2010 6:05 PM

Well, the restorers guide says nothing about power windows in any 1970 Baracuda or 'Cuda. Other than that, it looks to be correct. As you say, lets see the numbers.

And if I recall correctly, no Baracudas with hemi were built, only 'Cuda was available with that mill. In the title photo, shaker hood is visible (Hemi or 440 6 bbl), driving lights ('Cuda standard), and simple stripe with no hood badge ('Cuda).

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