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This Vitamin C 1970 Plymouth Cuda Looks Great from the Back, Horrible from the Front

If you’re wondering which was the most popular color option on the 1970 Barracuda, the answer is as simple as it could be: Rallye Red. More than 5,700 units, or over 11 percent of the total production for this year, came with this finish, as for some reason, people really loved this shade of red.
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Photo: eBay seller classicmuscleparts
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At the opposite pole, Moulin Rouge was the hardest to find, as only 255 units ended up leaving the factory with the color code FM3. This means some 0.5 percent of the total Barracuda production for this model year used Moulin Rouge.

Somewhere in the middle, there’s also Vitamin C Orange, a finish that made its way to close to 2,000 cars, therefore accounting for 4 percent of the total 1970 Barracuda option.

The Cuda that we have here, for example, is one of the models that came with this color, though as you can easily figure out by simply checking out the photo gallery in the article, the paint doesn’t necessarily come in its best shape. And neither the interior, which was originally white, but right now, very little is still around in a condition that allows for an easy refresh.

Many would be tempted to call this Cuda a rust bucket, and without a doubt, they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. There’s plenty of rust on the car, including on the frame, the floor, and the trunk, and what’s worse is that both the engine and the transmission are missing.

Others, however, choose to see the glass half full and think that the original VIN tag, manual steering box, brakes, and front sway bar make for some pretty hard-to-find parts paving the way for a possible restoration.

If you’re one of these people and want to take it home, the bad news is that eBay seller classicmuscleparts isn’t willing to let the car go for cheap. The current price is close to $8,500, and the vehicle is parked in Galway, New York.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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