1973 Plymouth 340 Cuda Barracuda

Up for auction is my 1973 Plymouth 'Cuda 340.   It is a real BS23  "H" code 'Cuda and has 62. 53 actual miles.  This 'Cuda has a clear Ohio title in my name.  It is a project car. but a nice one at that.  I have owned this car for about 12 years and have been collecting stuff for it over that period of time.  It was an ex-race car project when I purchased it from my friend.   Originally. it was a 340. automatic. air conditioning car with power steering and disc brakes.  The original color was B5 blue with white stripes and a black interior.  There is NO fender tag or build sheet with this car.   Starting with the front of the car. you can see it has an incredible grille in it.  I restored it a number of years ago. and then recently installed it in the car so nothing would happen to it.  The lower grille is very nice as well and is painted to match the upper grille (both are texture argent).  The fenders are in very decent shape. but both have minor holes at the bottom behind the wheel.  The hood is very clean.  The front frame rails are super clean (see pics).  I didn't do any prep work to them. they were just that nice.  The firewall/cowl area is very clean as well (a typical rust area in e-bodies).  The inner fenders are nice. but there are a couple pinholes on the passenger side top. probably from all the things that were mounted during it's race car days.  The core support and cowl VIN do match the dash of the car as well.  The driver side rocker panel and front apron were dented in (see pics). but it appears that the car still has it's original fender. so it must not have been too bad.  The roof of the car has some minor dings. but is very clean.  This car is virtually rust free around the windows and the window channels. It still has most of its original window clips in tact.  I did notice one small pinhole on the lower driver side of the rear window and that was all.  Both the doors are in pretty decent shape.  When I purchased. the car. the quarters were cut off.  I just screwed the new reproduction quarters into place.  They are not welded.  The old quarters were cut off on the sides. so you have plenty of material to glue or weld down the sides or tops of the quarters on the install.  The wheel houses were in decent shape and I had no plans to replace them.  (2) new trunk extensions are included with this car.  The trunk lid is in decent shape (a little bit of swelling on the edge. and I have the trim for it as well as the "eyebrows" for the 1/4s.  The tail light section is in nice shape. as are the tail lights and they even have the trim rings on them which are always missing.  The frame rails have been tied.  The driver side rear rail is pretty nice. but the passenger side rail has some rust issues from where a mouse made a nest in it (see pics).  The car will need a trunk floor.  There were a couple small holes in the driver side floor pan (see pics) but the rest was in good condition.  This car has a standard dash and the factory radio is still in place.  There is a dash cap on the dash and It looks good and fits nice.  The air vents are in good shape and the air conditioning/heater core box is still in place under the dash.  The seats have some tears. but are in decent driver condition.  The car has a good console and T-handle shifter.  The door panels show very well.   There is no headliner in the car. but the bows are in the trunk.  I do not have keys for it.   Both valances have some minor dents and dings.  The car has a new reproduction passenger side sport mirror as well as new inner and outer door handles and lock levers.  Also. I kept the car assembled as I went. so I wouldn't misplace stuff or forget what I needed to purchase.  Dumb things like the doors being complete on the inside are nice to have. as well as all the trim. wiper arms. etc.  No endless searching for missing rods or linkages.  The car has 15" rally wheels on the rear with nice tires and cone centers all the way around.  The fronts are 14" wheels.   Also. I used the 70-72 style bumper brackets and corresponding bumpers.   The 340 engine in the car is a 1973 340 (late 72 casting date).    It is a complete motor that I purchased at an estate.  I know nothing about it. and therefore. I consider it to be just a nice complete "core" engine that would need completely rebuilt.  It is still wearing it's original carb. HP manifolds. and AC compressor and has the correct air cleaner.  Even the kick down linkage to the attatched 727 transmission is complete.   This is NOT the original engine.   This is a NICE project 'Cuda.  It is in satin black paint. not primer.  This car could sit in your driveway and not make the neighbors mad or freak your wife out with a multi-colored dissassembled basket case.  You won't need 2 trucks and 3 trips to haul it home.  It is very complete and rolls well.   My friends felt it looked so good. that they tried to get me to make it drive and stop and just drive it as is. rat rod style. :).   Like I said earlier. this was one of my personal project cars and I almost hate to see it go. but you can't keep them all.   $150. 00 is due within 48 hours of auction end which will cover listing fees.  I would prefer the rest in cash or money wire.  If you want to use a cashier's check. you will have to wait till it clears my bank (I believe 10-12 business days).  Buyer is responsible for transport.  I do have a couple friends that deliver on the east coast and may be able to assist you.   Also. I live in a nice suburban area with easy access from the interstates and turnpikes.   I could meet your transporter in a local parking lot or truck stop to help get the car loaded if neccessary.    If you have any questions. feel free to ask.  If you have a feedback score of less than 20. please contact me before bidding.  One final thing. this car is in MY name.  When it leaves my possession. it will have someone else's name on the title.  I will not just send out an unsigned title due to insurance liabilities.
  

On Jan-09-14 at 15:12:04 PST. seller added the following information:

I would like payment in full within 9 days of auctions end.   thx.

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