For motor-heads, 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.

Presented in striking Tor-Red with AAR graphics, this Plymouth has looked “race-ready” since day one. It includes an AM radio, Rallye dash, center console with Slap Stick for the automatic transmission, black vinyl bucket seat interior, Rallye wheels, space-saver spare tire, jack and side pipes with new mufflers. This is an original factory AAR edition with a properly date-coded block that has been re-stamped to match this car. This 340-cid Six-Pack V-8 is connected to the original transmission and the rear end is also original to the car. The Goodyear tires are period-correct and are staggered sizes, as when new. The battery is also a replacement that is true to the factory specs.

Included in the sale of this exciting California-built machine is a copy of the original build sheet and also a window sticker copy. Additionally the `Cuda has a written report from Galen Govier and in December 2013 a validation report was issued from MMC Detroit; both accompany the car. This special car won “Best Mopar” at the 2012 Motor Mania and received recognition as a 2011 SVPSM “Top 40” car.