cars

Plymouth

USA · Founded 1928

Chrysler's value brand that punched way above its weight in the muscle car wars. Dead since 2001, but the legends live on.

Heritage

Plymouth was created to compete with Ford and Chevy at the low end of the market. But in the 1960s, Plymouth got mean. The Road Runner was a no-frills muscle car for people who wanted speed, not luxury. The 'Cuda became one of the most desirable muscle cars ever built. The Hemi 'Cuda convertible is now a million-dollar car. Plymouth died in 2001 when Chrysler consolidated brands, but the muscle car community still venerates the name.

Plymouth Vehicles (1)

1970 Plymouth 'Cuda

$70,000-3,000,000+ Car

Engine: 340 V8

Power: 275-425 hp

Trans: 3-speed auto (TorqueFlite)

Years: 1970-1974

The 1970 'Cuda is the muscle car distilled to its purest form. Plymouth took the humble Barracuda nameplate and turned it into something extraordinary. The 'Cuda package was available with everything from the small-block 340 to the legendary 426 Hemi. The Shaker hood scoop — mounted directly to the engine so it literally shook with the motor — became iconic. The styling was aggressive without being cartoonish. Only 652 Hemi 'Cudas were built for 1970, and the convertibles (only 14 with Hemi, 4-speed, and shaker) now sell for over $3 million. The 440 Six Pack cars offer similar theater at a fraction of the cost.