1969 Plymouth M Code 'Cuda 440 Super-Performance

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<span style="font-weight: bold">1969 Plymouth M Code 'Cuda 440 Super-Performance Package
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Mr. Norm Kraus showed the boys at Chrysler engineering that it was possible to stuff a 440 Super Commando motor into the economy minded Dart in 1968 with the help of Hurst/Campbell. By 1969 Chrysler took these conversions in-house to benefit both the Dodge and Plymouth lines. So, the 'Cuda 440 Special super-performance package was born. This is also the first time the now legendary 'Cuda name was ever used on a vehicle.

As Mopar folks well know, vehicles weren't build in strict VIN sequence. The &quot;Special Car Order&quot; document found under the carpet is dated 1/9/69 at the top, the plant approval signature at the bottom dated 1/16. This 'Cuda is listed as &quot;Order no. 1&quot;, selling to Johnson Chrysler/Plymouth of New Bern, NC. In the strictest sense, this is the first 440 Plymouth 'Cuda ever ordered.




Year: 1969
Make: Plymouth
Model: 'Cuda
Price: $73,500
Final Drive: 3.55:1
Odometer: 29,195
VIN: members only
Engine HP: 375
Cylinders: 8
Displacement: 440
Transmission: Automatic Floor Shift
Gears: 727 Torque-flight
Rear End: 8 3/4&quot; Sure-grip
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Body Type: 440 Special Package
Exterior Color: Blue Fire Metallic
Interior Color: Black

The 'Cuda 440 Special Package includes:
•440-Cubic-Inch V-8 with 4 barrel Carburetor making 375hp and 480lb/ft of torque
•Console and bucket seats
•3.55 Sure Grip rear axle
•Heavy-Duty Suspension (HD Torsion Bars, HD Leaf Springs, Front Anti-Sway Bar)
•Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, 1&quot; Diameter, Front and Rear
•14&quot; x 5 1/2&quot; Heavy Duty Steel Wheels
•E70 x 14&quot; Wide Boot Red Streak tires
•Dual Hood Scoops and Tape Stripes-Black
•Lower Body Stripes - Black
•Black Grille
•'Cuda 440 callout

She is 100% numbers matching, factory installed drivetrain. All the body numbers are present and accounted for, original fender tag, full documentation and complete owner history. Asking Price is $73,500. Call me at 847-838-3749 or visit the SYA Showroom for more details www.ShowYourAuto.com

[csx289]

Hey Patrick,

Your complete owner history is missing at least two owners- I bought the car from Tom W for my collection and later sold it to Steve A who sold it to somebody else prior to Bill's ownership as I recall. Just a note to help future owners account for all the years this car has roamed the earth!

Best regards,
Colin

[Postsedan]

Another great season sYc ROCKS, Colin Gets IT! Well done [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: csx289</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Patrick,

Your complete owner history is missing at least two owners- I bought the car from Tom W for my collection and later sold it to Steve A who sold it to somebody else prior to Bill's ownership as I recall. Just a note to help future owners account for all the years this car has roamed the earth!

Best regards,
Colin</div></div>

Thank you for the heads up Colin. I did see yourself and Steven A on the dealer reassignments section of the title. I only included long-term private owners in the ownership history.

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God this car is amazing and gorgeous. Does anyone have original performance figures when this car was new? It had to be fast!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">God this car is amazing and gorgeous. Does anyone have original performance figures when this car was new? It had to be fast! </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">440 ci 1x4 bbl 370 hp @ 4600 480 lb-ft @ 3200</span>


<span style="font-weight: bold"> -440 V8 6.3 sec 13.9 sec @ 103.2 mph SS

-440 V8 5.6 sec 13.89 sec @ 103.2 mph Car Life

-440 V8 6.3 sec 14.2 sec @ 99.1 mph Motor Trend
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Here are some interesting photos of the paperwork:

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<span style="font-weight: bold">Price Drop $65,000</span>

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<span style="font-weight: bold">Price Drop $59,900</span>

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SYA! SOLD.