For muscle enthusiasts, the early 1970s were a magical time. Heavy-duty horsepower lurked under the hood, and some of the most striking colors ever used on any automobile were the norm. At the forefront of this marketing trend was the Chrysler Corporation, and one of the premiere performance products was the ‘Cuda AAR.

This Plymouth `Cuda has the uncommon AAR option, being one of 2,724 built for one year only. The model was in recognition of Dan Gurney’s All-American Racing team participating in the ultra-competitive Trans Am Series with their AAR race-prepared `Cudas driven by Dan and teammate Swede Savage.

Frame-off restored and finished in factory high-impact In Violet paint, this AAR is reported as being an Arizona car that has been enjoyed by the same owner for the past 20 years. It is powered by the renowned (and reported original) 340-cid V-8 engine that is fitted with (and confirmed by the VIN) a three, two-barrel ‘Six Pack’ carburetor setup. The interior is presented with black bucket seats and also has a console-shift automatic transmission. Front and rear spoilers, a black, scooped factory fiberglass hood, Rallye dash, dual body-color sport mirrors with driver’s side remote, Rallye wheels, new BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, hood tie-downs, AAR graphics, quick-ratio steering, Sure Grip posi-traction rear end, side exhaust, drip rail and deck moulding treatments, tachometer, AM radio, longitudinal stripes and a 26-inch radiator are also desirable elements listed as being on this exciting example of Mopar muscle. The same sheet listing the cars various equipment also states this AAR as being one of 1,604 that came with this engine and transmission package when new.