1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda The Legendary Muscle Cars
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Hemi Cuda Convertible Yellow-Front Left View |
A little inside information, this model has been replicated from a real 71 Hemi Cuda. The historic low down in the car, as it readied for auction, arranged the rarity of its factual nature. Only 11 71 Hemi Cudas were made to the configuration convertible and seven of them were sold in the U.S. market. Two were imported to Europe. This doubles the car that was originally sent to the European market, but found his way back to the states. There is also one of only eight cars automatic transmission with a speedo km marked original! Estimated cost $ 5,000,000.
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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda-Front Left View |
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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda-Big Rear Wheel |
The Danbury boys finally entered the Cuda fight and developed this amazing little input. It is a 1971 version and to refrain from yielding to the crazy color and adornment that many packages 01:01 buyers realized they had to have back in the day. You saw the big name auction, these "Hemi" factory hot rods for sale gains rock star. But we can not complain and I hope we can return to 1971 to plop down a paltry sum, as now looks back to buy one of those investments for future pensioners, so thanks to the Danbury boys to have the forecast for granting us the best choice that could have bought.
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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Dark Blue-Front Left View |
DM not only their due diligence in the exact replica of the real car, but incorporated into the model of all the "techie" stuff that collectors like to jaw about in the forums. We have come to expect a flawless paint and, where appropriate, a smooth transition of ink graphics. DM in this arena and highlights shows, no more than about this offer lovely. But the fit of each part, each other, the tight tolerance and boot em up, doors, hood and trunk lid, all our best wishes to overcome. Then theres the not so usual, but always welcome, tech details. The innovative scissors hood hinges springs consistently makes me smile. The internal door hinges, sun visors folding and removable spare bit cold metal-foiled badges, now clear coated to stay in place, are all here.
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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Grey-Front Left View |
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1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda On Racing-Front View |
A nice extra, this go-round, is the willingness of the hood pins. More on that later. Stunning detail are everywhere in the Sno-White and Black Mopar. Stickers are placed precisely in the engine compartment and trunk lid interior. The ends of the belt are perfectly formed in photo-etched metal and carpets, door and console hardware is the perfect size. Check out the shifter T. The space-saving spare is properly labeled and so are white lettered tires, Good-Year Polyglas GT. The detail of the engine is simply magnificent-DM! Each wire line hose, and fuel is masterfully recreated in exacting scale. And heres the exhaust system, plus the correct yellow jackets and exhaust to the factory rear differential housing marked.
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1971 Plymouth 383 Hemi Cuda Convertible |
Over the years we have seen various methods of crafting these hood pins, chains and posts Pin. Obviously the coolest are the ones that work like the genuine article, that is, to the realism of pulling a hood pin scaled from the station and leave it on your rope swing. Only problem is that adults do not allow fingers locking system without much effort and expansion. Another recent idea was to fashion pins in post and attach the chains to the underbody of the hood. Closed, it gives the illusion adequate, but once opened the hood shows the error. DM solves this dilemma in my full satisfaction in this Cuda. "
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Black 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda-Front Left View |
The hood pins are kept in check by wire lanyards and are positioned through the pin positions. But instead of pulling the pins, you pull the assembly out of the whole post hood. Then once the hood is closed, you simply replace the post and is kept under control by a tiny magnet. Voila! Realism and ease of operation. DM continues to build some valuable treasures for us and each look different in many ways, each time you examine them. This is a new tool that you will enjoy for years to come, no matter what new techie things may appear. It is the next car in Society Classic Car Preview. Be sure to order now, you do not mean later, Cuda, wuda, Shuda.
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Plymouth Hemi Cuda Engine |
Source:legacydiecast.com/xq/asp/id.DM1554/qx/review.htm
byTony F Perrone