1970 Hemi Cuda 426 Hardtop

The Hemi Cuda! Combining the most popular body style that Chrysler ever designed, with the most impressive motor of that era; was a combination that some considered second to none. Imagine driving this car on the street in 1970, having a Hemi motor that in its full race trim was capable of winning most NHRA Drag Races. Still to this day it remains as one of the top icons of all muscle cars.

The first Hemi cars produced prior to the Hemi Cudas came into existence in order to qualify for race in NASCAR. Chrysler had to offer the Hemi engine in regular production cars and make them available to the public. But they didn’t dare deliver these cars with the full race version, and detuned them to 425 HP. This 425 HP rating was only at 5,000 RPM. But the Hemi was easily capable of living at 6,000 RPM where the dyno registered closer to 500 HP.

The Massive Hemi Heads with the pair of 550 CFM (1100 CFM total) Carter carburetors setting between them resulted in a nickname for the Hemi, the “Elephant Motor”. When these Hemi carbs were topped with the Shaker Hood’s air breather assembly, you not only had something that was unique in design, but also a cold air induction system that actually worked. The term “Shaker” was derived from the breather on the Hemi vibrating as it protruded through the opening in the hood.

There were 284 Hemi Cuda four speed cars produced. If it were 1970 all over again, this is one of the cars that Kevin would order, exactly as this one was delivered. This car, per its factory documents was equipped as follows: TX9 Black, Black Interior, E74 426 Hemi, D21 4-speed with Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, A34 Super Track Pak 4.10 Posi, A62 Rallye Dash gauges, N85 Tach, J25 Variable speed wipers, B51 Power Brakes, C55 Bucket Seats, J45 Hood Pins, J54 Sport Hood, M21 Sill Mldgs, M21 Drip Mldgs, M31 Rocker Mldgs, M88 Tail Mldgs, N41 Dual Exhaust, N42 Chrome Tips, N96 Shaker Hood, V6X Black Hemi Hockey Stripe, R11 AM Radio. Randall Gay performed the impeccable restoration.