1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Red

I verified that it was an original AAR by the VIN plate on the dash and the matching numbers on the door sticker, cowl and "double" data plate that was still attached to the inner fender. The second data plate is simply stamped "Trans Am" to indicate that this is one of only 2724 such cars built to satisfy the requirements that enabled Chrysler to be able to race in the Trans Am racing series. (estimated total production on 4 speeds: only 1120 units ever built) The factory built these cars with some very unique features including 3 two barrel carburetors, fiberglass hood, side exhaust, unique rear spoiler and strobe stiping and larger tires on the rear than on the front. 1970 was the only year these cars were built. This car was restored for my own enjoyment. I had no intentions of ever selling this car but now have to let it go. I had a complete engine that had been removed from a wrecked T/A Challenger back in 1971. The tag on the engine said it had less than 5000 miles on the like-new 340 engine with the triple 2-barrel carbs and air cleaner still sitting on top! I took the engine to a race engine builder who tore it down and completely overhauled it to factory specs. Because all the T/A engines were built during a short production period, they were cast with a special 340-6 and "T/A" to indicate their special intended use. This engine of course has all the correct stampings and build dates on the block, heads and intake manifold. The 4 speed transmission came from a 1970 Dodge 340 Challenger. The 3.55 sure-grip rear end appeared to be the original and was tested, found to be in good shape and kept in the car. The body was soda blasted and turned out to be in excellent condition. All of the frame and lower body floor pans were in excellent condition. We were able to keep almost all of the body. We replaced the quarter panels and trunk floor. I found an original AAR open-air fiberglass hood that required some minor work but turned out to fit about as well as they ever did. Almost every nut and bolt was removed, cleaned, coated and replaced. Most of the original factory nuts and bolts were there and kept. The options on the data plate were pretty basic AAR equipment. There was no broadcast sheet.