What does U-CODE signify on a 70 cuda?

[uthustler]

can someone tell me? thanks

[cudahob]

440

R=426
V=440+6
U=440
N=383
H=340

[Challenger6pak]

The U code is a rare piece.

[Carlwalski]

What does U-CODE signify on a 70 cuda?

That it's a nice car. 

[BP23G0B]

The U code is a rare piece.

Yeah.  Fewer 440-4 were made than 440-6 in '70.  In '71 there wasn't a 440-4 option.  All 440s were 6bbl.  An unmolested '70 U code would be a nice showpiece.

[chevyconvert]

You're saying U code cars were produced in smaller quantities than V code cars ?

[Carlwalski]

You're saying U code cars were produced in smaller quantities than V code cars ?

Yip in 70 Cudas for sure. 

[chevyconvert]

Wow..what about Challengers?

[Carlwalski]

Wow..what about Challengers?

[Bondavi]

Always thought it was weird how U code Challengers price-wise sell for not too much more than a N code 383. But on the Cuda side, it seems more significant.

Basically, a U-code at the time was considered a consolation prize for losing out on a 6 pak so that you could get air conditioning.

[uthustler]

real 440-U code car, but not matching engine or tranny. Worth $18k?

[cudahob]

Did you see the car? Has there been body work done already?
Auto or Manual? Lots of Questions.

[uthustler]

Did you see the car? Has there been body work done already?
Auto or Manual? Lots of Questions.

havent seen it, got about 8 pics. Its an auto car.

here is the VIN-

VIN: BS23UOE138442

[uthustler]

[cudahob]

You really need pics of the cowl and the radiator suports vin #; fender tag and any broadcast sheet as well. Also frame rail pictures and if the numbers match the engine and trans.

So the question is, is this a documented 440 Cuda? If so the price is not far off from reasonable.