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1970 Plumb Crazy Cuda - Melissa Coates
Few cars are more iconic than the Mopar E body. And when paired with the high impact plumb crazy purple and a high winding small block you reach the peak of the Muscle Car era. These cars inspired a generation and to this day command respect everywhere they go.
This particular version belongs to longtime owner Melissa Coates and has been given the appropriate name Grimace. This sick fish has been piloted both on the street and at the track, and possibly even seen a street scuffle a time or two. The Cuda has been owned by her since her teen years and has been behind the wheel since she got her drivers license with no intention of being release from her care in the future.
Even though a very respectable time of 12.59 has been laid down at the track Grimace has been retired. Those duties have been replaced by her wheel standing 10 second Dodge Dakota. The 340 happily lopes along with the help of some aftermarket goodies in front of a factory console shifted 904. Don't worry, Melissa and her dad didn't skip out on leg day, having the transmission built to handle the twist supplied by the 340. Torque amplification is handled by the Sure Grip 8.75" axle out back with street friendly 3.55 gears.
Traction is handled through a time-tested muscle car standard, Cooper Cobra tires that are mounted on OEM rally wheels.
Fun fact if you've never noticed, the trim rings on the Mopar rally wheels reflect the oddly shaped holes on the rims to form perfect circles at certain vantage points.
The smooth and straight Plumb crazy paint with its very subtle metal flake stands out against any color backdrop and is accented perfectly with the animalistic flared nostril hood complete with hood pins, a rear wing and hockey stick stripe warning the potential lurking under the hood.
The black interior invites its host in comfort with a pair of Mopar bucket seats. Which are considered by some to be the best in the business during that era and have the effect of soothing the soul as your ears are treated to the delights of a V8 singing it's glorious tune.
Thank you Melissa for sharing this beautiful piece of automotive history with us!
