Raw & LOUD 440 ci Garage Built Plymouth Barracuda | Built to Drive Hard

It took a while but we finally got Aaron Beck to bring over his Plymouth Barracuda, walk us through his garage built beast then go shred some tires. Gotta love the old school approach with a 440 ci engine, 4 speed factory manual transmission, 15" wheels and the whole approach was to auto cross and get sideways so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@mauricesiermachesky4900]

Quote of the year by Aaron Beck: "Knowing what i know now, i would have never bought that car. But, I wouldn't know now, what i know, if i hadn't bought it." Words to live by!

[@devinosborne7785]

Absolutely GORGEOUS car. Love how aggressive and raw it looks. You can definitely see the Plymouth Cuda influence on the Matt Reeve's Batmobile from The Batman when looking at this gorgeous car. One of my favorite builds I have seen in a long time.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Definitely a new favorite

[@codytempleton5591]

First thing I thought when I seen it ... Matt Reeves batmobile

[@rodz7910]

F'N death proof, w/ the oh $hit handle. That's what I'm talking about home built rides, my absolute favorite, no crazy bells and whistles, just a raw bad ass street machine!!!!! SICK!!!!!

[@jdub9288]

Looks Mad Max ish

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely

[@single_goth_dad4203]

I'm a huge Sci-Fi fan and Weta is up there as one of the best. Aaron has been doing little teasers of the Cuda for awhile. So it's really cool to see it finally displayed in full and hear about the build in detail. I was hoping for this collaboration for a very long time. I'm really glad to see it finally happen.

[@grandpafabio]

Aaron - you're definitely one of the most gifted and inspirational car designers in the world. The 'Cuda is impressive, your F132 is next level. Thanks for sharing this glimpse of your talents

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

I love his use of fifteen inch wheels. The overall diameter and fitment looks proper. The guys with the early Mustangs also have pulled off the correct look. The super tall diameter wheels look silly on many cars.

[@yukonjack.]

Totally agree, just cuz you can do something doesn't mean you should!!

[@davestemp]

Back in my younger days i owned a 71 4 headlight 383 Cuda, seeing this Cuda brings back a lot of good memories....puts a smile on my face

[@Kawasaki750H2stroke]

In 1977 I was teenager shopping for my first car and almost bought a 71 383 4 speed Cuda but it was trashed as many Cuda's in my price range were. I ended up with a 74 360 Cuda as my first car which wasnt exactly what I wanted but it had 30K miles and was in excellent condition and it was $2200 which I could afford.

[@scottiebwaaii2602]

Aaron is an inspiration. To know nothing about car building and build your own car is amazing. It goes to show we have no excuses in this day and age because the information is out there. Great work Aaron and now i am inspired to build my own car. Thanks for sharing this Shaun.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Man, what a cool car. His thought was function over form...but DAMN, that form looks so bitchin!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Looks great and drives great. Perfect!

[@Antiganos]

This has been my favorite car build for *years* and I am so thrilled to hear it belongs to a WETA artist. My first car (79 Firebird) alternates between a Mad Max build for Wasteland Weekend, and a Matt Reeves inspired Batmobile throughout the year, and this Cuda always gets referenced when I work on a new design for it. As a fellow special effects artist and hot-rodder, one massive salute to this car and its owner.

[@thomasnathan8035]

Kiwi Cuda, watching from South Auckland 💯👌😎👍

[@jayweiss4378]

You should also watch Uncle Tony’s Garage and Kiwi….you would like it 👍🏻😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hello!

[@gordocarbo]

@@jayweiss4378 He does a lil too much talking for me..

[@jayweiss4378]

@@gordocarbo I don’t mind him talking too much as I actually enjoy listening to what he has to say 😂 But seriously it’s a good show with Tony and Kiwi👍🏻

[@thomasnathan8035]

@jayweiss4378 thanks dude Kiwi classics very interesting, Been watching Uncle Tony for a while now

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Absolutely one of the baddest rides I've seen on this channel.

[@boombro4705]

What a sick looking car man

[@blueduster74]

I’d had muscle cars my whole life, first car at 15 was a 68 Chevelle. In 2009 I had to sell the two I had when my dealership got closed. Had to save the house. I kept my old 4x4 Dodge. A few years later I bought a 2016 Shaker Challenger. Great car, does everything well. But I had to have another old school car again. Nothing beats old school muscle, especially when it’s modified like this.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Built old school muscle car that can handle. This is truly badass

[@gordocarbo]

Like the earlier 392 Challengers...but man they are so heavy

[@blueduster74]

@@gordocarbo the wife body cars solved the turn ability with more tire. Ugly truck flares though. Wesley Motorsports has a great suspension setup for them, they beat GT350s and z28s with theirs. But yeah, still heavy.

[@buddymccormack8668]

getting very cinematic in the first 45 seconds, love it. I would call that paint job a work in progress. Cool car.

[@shwngbr]

Damn that is low key wicked. Get away driver material.

[@avmelidor]

Raw and in charge. Built for life

[@KMakoENVtuber]

I fell in love with this car when it was on Speedhunters years ago. It’s so raw, and the renders he designed around that time were really inspiring to me as a scale modeler.

[@92gears]

I've been waiting for something like this, can't wait !!

[@rfair123]

Awesome! Great job on that build! Building something like that when you really have no idea how's it's gonna perform until it's done takes Cojones! You can't test drive one first, there are so many variables and options from the drivetrain, brakes, chassis, electronics and even the grab bar :D That thing will be an absolute blast once the hand brake is 100% !

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Really looks a lot like my cuda. Black 73. Big block and loud and obnoxious and just a street beast. Love the KIWI CUDA.

[@StreetBandito]

love hearing the journey on this project. super happy aaron got her going. now i need to come back out see it in real life lol. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jamesmarze9850]

Amazing car, vision, purpose built driver!!! Good job Sean still doing what you love keep it going!!!

[@transformerdied]

I remember seeing this car in NZV8 a few years ago, was wild then and still very much is.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad we finally got to shoot it

[@spiersonfire5070]

DUDE! This thing is badass! It reminds me of the Roadkill General Mayhem Charger, purpose built to have fun 🤘I love that you still feature the garage builds on your channel dude. Keep it up 👍

[@Chunkerdunkers12]

Been waiting for this video since I discovered Aaron's car 9 years ago in college. finally

[@barrycuda3769]

As I recall hearing, the front spoilers used on Dan Gurney's AAR team Trans Am Cudas, were made by George Barris customs.

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

Great build, Aaron! Love that you built it yourself and learned so much while doing it!

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Cool build, but I sure hope he runs an AIR CLEANER normally?? I absolutely love this guy's attitude! This is the type of guy to have as a goof friend, simply because we need to surround ourselves with "glass half full" attitude folks, and this decent, kind man Aaron is one of them!!

[@briandstephmoore4910]

There’s nothing more fun than a solid 3-400 horses overbuilt so you can rev it out til the cows come home

[@bobbyd642]

I love seeing these builds. It helps me progress in mine.

[@jasonwhite798]

Love this car !! Watching from New Zealand.

[@pinkyellowblue007]

So nice to see something that isn't all shiny and perfect looking

[@steves9905]

wow. Luuuv this. Perfect. Look how flat it corners 31:08 Mostly i'm into day2 stuff but the stripped out old school is boss. How could this not be fun? Would be great to see it on a lift and check out under it at length.

[@wadesnider5218]

Sweet looking car. Really loving the updated video production and presentation

[@jaynewcomer5741]

Looks like it's a runner ❤

[@andrewipp426]

It’s been a while since I have commented on your videos, as always they are beautifully shot and edited. It is pretty wild seeing Aaron Beck who’s designs I followed many years ago on his variations of the Cuda, getting to see his car that his renderings from 10 years ago completed and done, he is an extremely talented automotive designer and to see his styling ideas in a person is pretty amazing. The car is pretty raw and analog, without all the creature comforts you would expect in a restomod ...pure no nonsense driver’s car, with ton of attitude and the muscle to back it up! Really well done and must be a blast to drive! Keep up the great work!

[@sirswerve2493]

A true street Mopar. Ma Mopar would be proud!

[@lorddoobsworth144]

Good stuff as always boys 👊. Its already been said but im gonna say it again- you guys have really stepped up your game recently 💪

[@floridarossi9111]

Can’t wait!!!!!

[@mura0]

Love the steelies with those balloonf tires. That look is so rad. The only thing I'd change is lift the rear 1/2" and lower the front end 1/2 to 1" to give that bad attitude.

[@lucianmoon7755]

Even tho im biased bcuz it's my dream car, but definitely the best car featured lol

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

No idea WHAT 440 this one is, but the good ones were WILDLY tough. My favorite big Mopar is the 383, they'll rev crazy high, and as far as I know they all had a pretty bulletproof bottom end. There were later truck 440s that were not-so-great, but his must've been a good one. They resist overheating WAY better than a big-block Chevy or Ford. I love how low and raw and mean this thing is. I also love that it's still got leafs in the rear, not a damn thing wrong with leafs with the right 'helpers', and there's no way to fuck up the alignment. REALLY cool car.

[@williamsager1238]

Wicked bad ass car !!! And amazing video and editing to Shawn and crew !! Keep the epic videos coming.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. Lots more coming and absolutely love this car!

[@tylerc8997]

I love how they include the realities of owning these cars

[@jackperry9369]

Another awesome story better build revealed man.What a beast thanks shawn 😮

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. Loved shooting this with Aaron. Cool guy and badass build

[@jackperry9369]

@AutotopiaLA for sure always a great time man love all your stuff especially the oh shit look lmao 🤣 😂

[@user-wg4gh6cf9h]

Holy hell. I need me one of them white shift knobs!

[@richheider8455]

Definite interpretation of RT~ Road & track ❤ Awesome 😁

[@aticuss]

Beautiful.

[@1968440GTX]

One of the best! Love it! Mopar kicks ass!

[@hkguitar1984]

29:29 Look at all the burnout marks on the road that the drone footage has captured! Somebody was busy! Great Build Aaron, Thank You for sharing your Vision/Work with us. And who doesn't love a Race-Prepped Cuda...............

[@tjjoseph333]

Loved everything about this, the Spirit of this build is just the best and what a talented builder. Amazing

[@gordocarbo]

Built in an apt garage didnt let the letdowns slow him up Just work harder and keep at it.

[@jeremyhunter9613]

as a kiwi i loved seeing Aaron and his Cuda on your channel as i have loved this car for a long time and also love this channel! Keep up the good work Sean!

[@franciscoplaza3684]

Angry lookin beast!

[@kopanomofokeng6562]

He is special. Love from South Africa.

[@jamesmicca]

Built to Drive Hard = Perfectly said Great Episode Thank you

[@kingmaybus8409]

I hope roadster shop sees this!! he needs there foundation 🙏 😅 and what great promotion to the kiwis and aussie's to push products to the lands down unda

[@AutotopiaLA]

That would be very cool

[@jonathanparker5375]

I love the rawness. It’s the essence of autoaficianado.

[@HoosierHacker]

Raw, home built, old school muscle and sorted. Love it.

[@dwightdawson3578]

Great video, awesome vehicle! Almost died in the same model ‘Cuda when it started to rain and the tires were not ready for it. Luckily hit a tree instead of going into a ditch. I will watch every video on this channel!

[@duanetack8218]

I am a huge Plymouth fan....this car is amazing. 💯 Another great video. 👍

[@wooloongabba]

mad max build

[@adamhouliston9082]

Awesome work, looks great and he gets up it! got a Plymouth Belvedere down in the south of nz 🤘

[@TheDustinFreshour]

I love when he said, "Noynteen Seventee Challenga." It reminded me of Zoe from Death Proof!!

[@christophwilhelm6431]

It's totally mad max, but plymouth. I love it👌

[@mikelyon5595]

Savage!

[@ivanracine431]

Shaun the man the legend the best

[@spoken2]

This is something wild and I’m not even a Dodge guy

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gotta love what he did

[@MrRanggong]

I like that car. I really like it when you do raw builds. Modern cars are boringly reliable. Nice job!

[@davidgreicius1021]

my absolute dream car..

[@scottcarl9206]

My first car that had any amount of power was a 90 Mustang LX 5.0. I have always been one who likes a car to handle as well as go straight. This car had V rated 60 series 15" tires. However, for what it was, the handling aspect was ok, the go straight was awesome. I soon got rid of that and bought a new 94 Mustang GT with the 17" wheel/tire setup that was the same as the Cobra of that year, handling improved pretty well. After a short dive into a VW Jetta, I bought a preowned 00 BMW 328 Sport Pack 4 door. It had a square set (same size tires all around) of 17" performance tires. I swapped them out for an 18" 225 40 in front 255 35 in the rear. Holy cow could that handle!!!! Since then my 12 Mustang GT with 19" wheels handled well, but the solid rear axle hinders the handling somewhat due to the V8 puts so much power down. I also have a 20 Mustang GT Track Package with 255 40 and 275 40 in a 19" wheel. With that setup and independent rear suspension, it handles like my old Bmw but on steroids. Short story long, it is amazing how that beautiful Cuda handles so well with that kind of power being put down and a non independent rear end.

[@paulthompson8642]

Love it

[@sickjohnson]

Smiles per mile are pinned in this one Sean!

[@Nyx_88888]

lets go!

[@karls937]

This Man from New Zealand is gonna build some really cool $#it in the course of his lifetime!!!

[@jacksonmiller3242]

I remember this car being on Speedhunters over a decade ago! Always wondered what happened to it. Glad to see it still out and about and not some pro-touring car

[@jb2oldies69]

Nice Cuda 👍👍👍👍

[@kevinwilliamlowe3050]

Love a cuda’ ! Grew up my dad ripping a 1970440 stick car. It was bad a$$.

[@Walkerfit91]

Hell yeah another garage build 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@r4ndoms41t]

Kiwis do fly-go NZ 🔥

[@terrancearnold8530]

Dont know what this gents design background is but he sure has an exacting touch...ohh yeahhhh!

[@jayweiss4378]

Mad Max eat your heart out

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pure Mad Max car…next movie maybe

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@Comet-hn3gm]

Lol, I seen you grabbing for an OS handle, then he showed you one. I know how you feel, I have given many a ride where people were grabbing for one. Trust me he doesn't want to die, and he knows you don't want to. Come up to central Oregon and I can do the same for you. 😄

[@bluesmoke218]

Hot damn, I love that thing!

[@74360CUDA]

I love what the car has become! Great job Aaron!!

[@jawaunaewing2627]

Beautiful Beautiful

[@jerryhayden8720]

Looks meaner than hell. Awesome job!😎👍

[@demogadget]

those Sci-Fi LED light in the front is simple and amazing!

[@Conandestrya]

Couldn't be any prouder, my bro!

[@kyriakos7179]

Mad Max vibes all over \m/

[@leeingram-cotton8604]

Shawn you are a awesome dude,must be cool to hang around such cool cars

[@D.Magic_]

I really love this channel!

[@hungryalien]

definitely a ride fit for the young kylo ren! 😆

[@NEWNATURE777]

Great! Shawn , when are you going to feature a European car?

[@AutotopiaLA]

We’ve done a few Euro cars and JDM but they never do well on our channel. We’ve shot some amazing Porsches but they never get views

[@goldysgarage189]

Coolest visionary builder ever on AutotopiaLA. Likely a cool dude to shoot the shite with while having a beer

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

There really are few things as fun as an old school big block manual trans muscle car.

[@BernsteinOmega]

Loved this car since the Speedhunters feature years ago!