Plymouth AAR Cuda
The early ’70s were the craziest time for muscle car culture. Never before or since then had so many models, unique versions, and options been available. One of the best pony cars in 1970 was a newly redesigned Plymouth Barracuda, which came in a wide range of flavors from pedestrian six-cylinder models to the mighty 426 Hemi Cuda (via Motor Trend).
Several graphic options were available for the 1970 Barracuda, ranging from hockey stripes with displacement numbers on the rear fenders to the big billboard-like script with the Hemi logo. However, the most interesting is the 1970 AAR Cuda model, which came with unique color combinations. The AAR Cuda was a limited production model to commemorate Dan Gurney’s All-American Racing team, which used Cudas in the Trans Am championship. It came with a 340 V8 small block, a special plastic hood in matte black paint with a hood scoop, a rear spoiler, and exciting side graphics including a big AAR logo. This version was somewhat more expensive than the regular 340 Cuda. That’s why only 2724 were made.