Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler BoulevardMentor Museum of Speed, Mentor, OH, 44060, US
Phone : 440-350-1480
Email : joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com Plum Crazy 1971 Plymouth Hemicuda Convertible 4 Speed!

If you're going to clone a high-dollar muscle car, you may as well go all-out and build something completely amazing, something like the rarest, most valuable muscle car of all: a 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda convertible. Then paint it Plum Crazy purple, put a 4-speed behind the engine, and detail it to show car standards inside and out to really blow people's minds.

Hemi 'Cuda convertibles are the Holy Grail of muscle cars. Most sources agree that there were only eleven 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertibles ever built, and perhaps only three of those were 4-speed cars. If you can find one of them and then somehow convince the owner to part with it, expect it to cost you somewhere north of $2 or 3 million bucks. But if you don't have the several million dollars it takes to own of those ultra-rare 4-speed Hemi 'Cuda convertibles, try this beast on for size instead. It runs, drives, and looks just like one that might cost several million dollars, but you can actually enjoy this one on the street, all for a fraction of the cost of a real one. This one is probably a lot nicer than a perfectly restored original, too. Such is the beauty of the tribute car.

Starting with an ultra-clean '71 'Cuda convertible shell, this car was built from the ground up to be a top-quality Hemi tribute, with meticulous detailing and a ton of NOS and high-quality reproduction pieces, then finished with an over-the-top paint job that redefines flawless. Don't do any wild resto-mod or pro-touring tricks, just build a super sanitary factory-type Hemi 'Cuda ragtop, and make it perfect in every way. Decode the VIN and you'll quickly see that this was originally a 318 2-barrel car, but at this point, who cares? This car isn't about boring documentation and tag decoding and original equipment; it's about being the top dog of all top dogs.

Let's start with the exterior. First, yes, it's Plum Crazy purple, that wild and eye-grabbing '70s pop-culture hue that practically defined Mopar performance machinery. On this car, it was laid down on top of some immaculate prep work to some very nice sheetmetal. Even though it's not a real Hemi 'Cuda, building a car like this is not an inexpensive undertaking, so doing it right has got to be a priority. This car was definitely done right.

Once the panels were straight and smooth, the paint went on, the panels aligned, and everything was wet sanded to perfection. Then the white HEMI billboards were applied and buried under a few more layers of clear for a seamless, perfect finish. A little more wet sanding to get rid of any orange peel in the paint, then buff it all to a mirror-like shine. What you're left with is a spectacular purple convertible that just glows in the sunlight. It's impossible not to notice this car.

Mechanically, this car is pure Hemi 'Cuda, no two ways about it. The 800-pound horsepower factory under the hood bellows and roars just like they did new in '71, and grunts out great heaping shovelfuls of torque in any gear at any speed. There's an authentic Shaker hood scoop sitting on top of dual quads, just like you'd find on a real Hemi. The engine itself is a real cast-by-Mopar 426 block and heads, dressed in the proper Hemi Orange paint. Details like the valve covers, accessories, wiring and other bits and pieces are done the way the factory would have done it if they'd had unlimited time and resources to make every surface flawless. There's no overspray and no mass-production shortcuts under this hood. The symphony of original colors and textures is still there, it's just so much more melodic when every single component has been polished and fitted with precision and care. And again, this is a tribute car—nobody's looking at authenticity here, just craftsmanship and quality.
The engine is backed by a 4-speed manual driving a stout Dana 60 packed with 4.10 gears. You've never experienced acceleration like a Hemi driving 4.10s, and this car pulls like a freight train in all 4 gears. Amazing.

The interior is as well done as any top-flight restoration, with new stuff everywhere. The high-back buckets sport new foams under the fresh white vinyl covers that replicate the factory pattern exactly. New door panels look too nice to touch, while the black carpet, dash, and console provide a great contrast to all that white vinyl. The power top is new and works perfectly, with a fresh white boot to cover it when it's folded. The dash is stuffed full of rebuilt gauges and fresh woodgrain appliqués on the dash and console give it a suitably '70s vibe. The odometer shows 240 miles since the car was completed, just enough to ensure that everything works as it should.

It really is a shame that you can't easily show off the undercarriage of a car like this. Glance underneath, and you'll see a fully detailed show chassis. Again, like the engine compartment, it is done to factory specifications but with ever so much more care taken in the job. The floors are as glossy and smooth as the exterior panels, a set of gorgeous ceramic coated long-tube headers connect the engine to the exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers, and all the little detail parts are finished in factory-correct colors. No, you won't be able to convince anyone it's original and stock, but with something this beautiful, it would be a shame to try to insist that they were all built this way—this car is definitely special.

Purists, I'm sorry, but this isn't the car for you. It was built by someone who figured that as long as he was spending the long dollar to build a Hemi 'Cuda, he may as well detail it to the max. You can't enter it at the Mopar Nationals as an authentic piece, but we can guarantee you'll still draw a crowd anywhere you go. The great thing is that you can also drive it because you won't spend several million dollars on it—the whole point of these cars is to turn the key, rev the engine, and burn some rubber. And there's just no better tool for that than a Hemi 'Cuda convertible. Don't believe us? Call us and take this one for a spin and see if you don't change your mind in a hurry.

FACTS & FIGURES Year:1971 Mileage:239 VIN: Transmission Type:Manual Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Purple Interior Color:White About this auction & Best of Show Automotive

Convinced that collector car values are plummeting? Don't be fooled! While the value of mediocre cars has been steadily sliding with the economy over the past two years, the value of incredible cars has stayed level and, is rising. In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find!

Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask!

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.

Best of Show Automotive sells approximately 40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. Lastly, note that we do not change our pricing on any car based on Ebay auction activity. Ebay is a wholesale marketing platform, which we use primarily for marketing purposes.

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This car can be inspected at our 60,000 square foot office complex and showroom facility, operated as the Mentor Museum of Speed, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. You may stop in at any time during museum hours to view our collection. If you would like to make a sales appointment (and avoid paying the ten buck admission fee), we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll below. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers. Cost depends on mileage and location. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs. For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480. Ron's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: class="wmatterbold">Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License. Our showroom, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with viewing by appointment only Monday through Friday. We 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. Best of Show car have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279. Tim's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that …we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Doug Croxford, at: (440)350-1480. Doug's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence!

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: Joseph M. Carroll
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5782 Heisley Road
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7700 Tyler Boulevard
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5782 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH, 44060

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7700 Tyler Boulevard
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