1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6

A low production, highly desirable numbers-matching factory Track-Pak example
1 of only 50 four-speed cars built in 1971
1 of 7 with factory V6X black stripes
Born one-of-one factory EV2 Tor-Red over a white interior with J54 Sport Hood
Galen Govier and Mr. Mopar Nick Larsson documentation
Documented and decoded by noted authority Dave Wise in March 2025

VIN: BS23V1B297396

A pony car manufactured by the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974, the Plymouth Barracuda was offered in three distinct generations. The most desirable and recognizable of them all was the third generation, which were built from 1970 to 1974. Not only were they the most aesthetically pleasing versions, they were also offered with one of the hottest engines ever placed in an American automobile, the 440 "Six-Pack" V-8. The advertised rating was 385 horsepower, but this was a complete fabrication by Chrysler, as the real horsepower rating was probably somewhere well north of 400 horsepower. In total, 6,228 'Cuda Hardtops were built and the installation of this power plant by any definition was rare, as just 237 in all 'Cuda production for 1971 chose the 440-6 V-8, and far fewer combined it with the four-speed manual transmission.

Sold new in Virginia, this factory one of 16 EV2 Tor-Red 'Cuda has been thoroughly documented and cared for since leaving its original dealer. Documented by its original broadcast sheet, original Chrysler warranty booklet, a Galen Govier Report, a Nick Larsson Mr. Mopar Registry and a 2025 Dave Wise Elite Validation report, it was ordered new with the action-packed 385-horsepower 440-cubic-inch 3-2-barrel V-8 power plant and four-speed manual transmission, both of which remain today and are in top shape. The combination of engine and transmission makes this a rare car, as it is one of only 50 four-speed cars built in 1971. Furthermore, according to the recent 2024 Mr. Mopar Registry, as delivered it is a one-of-one per its color and option combination. A copy of this report and breakdown can be found on Worldwide Auctioneers' website or at the Document Station during the auction.

The original owner must have wanted this 'Cuda to be truly rare and a force to reckon with on the streets, as he checked the box for the A33 Track Pak, N85 tachometer, and the A62 Rallye instrument cluster. Other notable factory options include a woodgrain console, dual exhaust tips, and a R11 AM Music Master radio, which most likely won't get much use, as the symphony of sound from the 440 V-8 will be more than sufficient. This special 'Cuda was restored under the care of Massachusetts-based collector, Mike DeVincent, who also added the optional N96 shaker hood. The current owner would welcome this 'Cuda into his personal muscle car collection over 18 years ago in 2007. Since then, it has been routinely maintained and cared for and a few miles have been added over the years.

Thoroughly documented in a current March 2025 report by Dave Wise, nicely restored, and lovingly maintained, this numbers-matching factory Tor-Red 440-6 four-speed Track Pak, Shaker Hood 'Cuda, with its array of factory options makes it a rare find among its peers. This 'Cuda passes the test in every regard. We invite you to inspect it to the tiniest detail. With one-of-one optioning and an unbeatable driveline package putting it into a class by itself, this 'Cuda is exactly the stuff that legends are made of.