A fully restored 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda crossed the block at the Mecum Kissimmee auction with one lucky buyer to putting a Trans Am-inspired street machine in their garage.
Trans Am rules required manufacturers to base their race cars on production models, which is how we got the original Ford Mustang Boss 302 and Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, as well as the Dodge Challenger T/A. The AAR 'Cuda was Plymouth's answer to those cars.The AAR 'Cuda was one of several performance versions of the Plymouth Barracuda, all of which got the shortened 'Cuda name beginning in 1970.
The white car heading to auction has been fully restored, according to the listing. Because it's an AAR model, it gets some sporty trim features, including a Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, a Rallye dashboard with tachometer, and front bucket seats.is also scheduled to cross the block at that sale. Mecum doesn't provide pre-auction estimates, but 'Cudas have fetched millions at past auctions.
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