Hey everyone! I'm as new as they come (to both this forum and Mopars in general). Admittedly I am a Mustang guy
, but ever since watching Vanishing Point as a kid, I have really loved the 70s Challengers and Cudas. Well what do you know the other day driving around in the country I spied myself a white Cuda sitting out in a car graveyard. I called the owner and here is what I know so far- I will try to get some pics when I take a closer look at it:
VIN:BS23N0B425413
*The body is about 80% Sound- looked like some surface rust on the rear quaters / wells. From what I could tell it was only surface though
*Minor front end damage on passenger fender- would need either new, or lots of work. Paint = 0 it's been sitting in the desert for years.
*Interior is shot- dash all cracked to pieces, mice and packrats have made a nest, seats are shot- basically ALL new interior needed.
*383 In it doesn't run currently- unsure of issue
*Transmission should be sound
*Frame looked straight although it's hard to tell with 3.5 flat tires sitting on uneven ground. Undercarriage rust looked like minor surface only.
*Obviously needs lots of paint, body, interior, and mechanical work- true strip down project car.
Picture a car that has been sitting in the Colorado / Arizona sun for the past 15 years at least.
He is asking 6500 but is negotiable- how do you all feel about that. If I had to rate the car on a scale of 1-10 where 10 is ready for show and 1 is junk / parts car only I would give this car ~3.
VIN shows it as a 70 Cuda with the 383 auto, built in Michigan. I know it's hard without pictures but maybe you guys can at least give me a ball-park idea. Thanks for the help folks!!
EDIT: Pictures I snapped today while out in the field:
Car came with the "packrat" option...Hantavirus special edition:
