When it comes to high-impact Mopar muscle, few cars fire people up quite like a real-deal V-code 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda 440+6 Convertible. And this one — finished in eye-searing Lemon Twist Yellow — is heading to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in January with pedigree, documentation, and the kind of rarity that turns collectors into competitors.
This ’Cuda received a full rotisserie restoration and keeps its factory powerplant: the legendary 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) Six-Barrel V8, rated at 390 horsepower when new. The triple Holley carb setup made these big-block Barracudas absolute street animals in their day. Even better? This car was ordered with the 4-speed manual transmission and pistol-grip shifter — the enthusiast’s choice for wringing out every bit of that Six-Pack power.
Backing it up is the stout Dana 60 rear axle paired with the A33 Track Pak, giving the car a Sure Grip differential, 3.54 gears, heavy-duty cooling, and beefier suspension. Only 29 V-code ’Cuda convertibles were ever built for 1970, and just 17 — including this one — left the factory with a stick shift. That puts it in the top tier of Mopar rarity and desirability.
From the outside, the car is all attitude. The Lemon Twist paint (code FY1) is complemented by a power white convertible top and bright exhaust tips poking out below the rear bumper. Factory hood pins, painted dual mirrors with a remote driver’s side control, body sill moldings, and deck lid trim complete the classic look.
Inside, you’ll find white vinyl bucket seats, a wood-grain console, and the Rallye Instrument Cluster package — which adds a 150-mph speedometer, tachometer, gauges for fuel, oil, temp, and amps, plus a trip odometer. The original buyer even checked the box for the AM radio with 8-track player. Pure 1970.
This car’s authenticity is backed up with the original Broadcast Sheet and a Galen Govier report confirming its true V-code heritage. Documentation this solid is a huge deal for high-end Mopar collectors, especially when you’re talking about something this scarce.
Between its rarity, drivetrain, condition, and standout color combo, this 1970 ’Cuda 440+6 Convertible is exactly the kind of Mopar that makes Scottsdale week electric. Cars like this represent the peak of the muscle-car era — enormous power, bright colors, wild options, and performance credibility to match the looks.
Barrett-Jackson has a long history of Mopar milestones crossing its block, but this one is going to have bidders ready to put up a fight. If you’re a collector shopping for a crown jewel, this Lemon Twist drop-top should absolutely be on your radar.
We’ll be watching closely in January to see how high this V-code rocket flies when the gavel comes down in Scottsdale.
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