Only 11 Plymouth Hemi Cuda convertibles were ever built, making them among the rarest and many desirable of Mopar muscle cars. Among Hemi Cuda convertibles, it does not get anymore exclusive than one of one built, like the 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible seen here.

The only real 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible dispersed in Plum Crazy (and one of two initially designed for export to Canada) will mix the block at Barrett-Jacksons approaching Chandler auction, included in its exclusive Salon Assortment of premium automobiles.

The vehicle under consideration includes the 426 cubic-inch Hemi V-8 engine, dual four-barrel carburetors, the 727 automatic transmission, the Super Track Pak option along with a energy convertible top.

While the vehicle is pristine today, it had been just five days from being offered for scrap if this is discovered by Hemi Cuda specialist Harold Sullivan on New Years Eve 2001. Reported stolen some 30 years earlier, the vehicle was discovered twisted in underbrush and nearly beyond saving.

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A two year restoration project, carried out by Cummins Restoration and Ted Mazurek, adopted. Once completed, the vehicle was evaluated and authenticated by Mopar expert Galen Govier, also it later continued to win top honors at the 2005 Meadowbrook Concours dElegance.

It is not obvious if the vehicle is really a amounts-matching example, but given its sad history our guess is the fact that it is not. Still, the vehicle in any type is extremely desirable, and sure to command top dollar if this crosses the block on The month of january 19, 2013.

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