The 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda was the Mopar model’s SCCA Trans Am homologation particular in the course of the collection’ early Nineteen Seventies heyday. A restored instance headed to the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, Florida, sale scheduled the place it bought for $90,200 over the weekend.

“AAR” stands for “All American Racers,” the Dan Gurney-led crew that Plymouth introduced in as its manufacturing unit crew for Trans Am in 1970. This was in the course of the top of Trans Am’s reputation, with factory-backed Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, and even AMC Javelins competing in opposition to the Plymouths.

Trans Am guidelines required producers to base their race vehicles on manufacturing fashions, which is how we bought the unique Ford Mustang Boss 302 and Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, in addition to the Dodge Challenger T/A. The AAR ‘Cuda was Plymouth’s reply to these vehicles.

The AAR ‘Cuda was one among a number of efficiency variations of the Plymouth Barracuda, all of which bought the shortened ‘Cuda identify starting in 1970. The AAR’s 340-cubic-inch V-8 was removed from the biggest engine within the ‘Cuda lineup, nevertheless it match SCCA rules. The engine produced 290 hp, which it despatched to the rear wheels by means of a 4-speed guide transmission and three:91 Certain Grip rear finish.

The white automobile heading to public sale has been absolutely restored, in line with the itemizing. As a result of it is an AAR mannequin, it will get some sporty trim options, together with a Hurst Pistol Grip shifter, a Rallye dashboard with tachometer, and entrance bucket seats.

This automobile will not be the one ‘Cuda up for grabs at Mecum’s Kissimmee public sale. An especially uncommon 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda convertible can also be scheduled to cross the block at that sale. Mecum does not present pre-auction estimates, however ‘Cudas have fetched hundreds of thousands at previous auctions.

Observe: This publish has been up to date to mirror the AAR ‘Cuda’s last sale value.