Reeling in a '71 Cuda - Wheels & Deals - Gas Monkey Garage & Richard Rawlings

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The Plymouth Barracuda, an icon from the golden age of muscle cars! Richard Rawlings has tracked down a Cuda that's been stashed away since 1997. With a binder full of documentation since this muscle car was first bought, the head monkey is headed to check out this classic with a bag full of cash. Will he snag it? Will there be any room for Gas Monkey to make a profit? Watch and see!
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[@GasMonkeyGarage]

What do you think of Richard's latest find?!

[@legin3753]

cant see it in 360 🤣

[@twob850]

Being a MOPAR guy, I'd say a 'Cuda, any 'Cuda, is awesome!

[@markhamrick9078]

Nice score!👍😎

[@martind701]

Worth whatever you paid for it. 71's are the holy grail in Cuda's.

[@lancemiller9866]

Badass the 340 is the coolest small block dodge/chrysler made ever

[@brentconley8902]

Great Buy! Just for the record, a lot of us like the build process it's not boring lol

[@jerryb1234]

How do you know it was a "Great Buy" Brent?, smh

[@Alex.himebauch]

@@jerryb1234 it’s Richard lmao, you think he’s not gonna get a good buy

[@Rodogg7787]

Nothing like buying a 1 owner, all paperwork, all original, Cuda!

[@bs27v1b]

I've been around 71 cuda's for quite a while. It's hard to find a car like that these days that hasn't changed hands a dozen times in the past decade with everyone trying to make a buck on it every step of the way. Looks like a decent car, price is just what someone is willing to pay.

[@deeremeyer1749]

That's because only idiots are looking for 'cars like that" and only fool "sellers" waited this long to "cash in" on a bottom of the "high performance" small-block smog-era slushbox rusted-out low-impact paint California-emissions "rare" 'Cudas with AC that are "valued" at double or triple what a "good" and "solid" small-block/six-cylinder BARRACUDA "economy model" can be bought for to "clone" a big-block - 'Hemi or 440 Magnum with the latter being the far more "attainable" and "affordable" and "profitable" project car to "clone" - 'Cuda only by the idiot "sellers" because.they're "already 'Cudas" and can be "parted out" so "profitably" by selling "online" all the unneeded and "rare" and "sought after" and "factory original" non-big block "parts" to help "finance" the "cloning" of the "body" into a "HemiCuda". Of course no Hemi car ever had AC, everything forward of the "floorpans" on/in a small-block E-body has to be "swapped" to "clone" a big-block Hemi 'Cuda, nobody wants a "seven two seven" slushbox beind a 'Hemi and "factory original" automatic Hemi AND 440 Magnum 'Cudas are so "rare" on such expensive engine-option "high performance" cars for a reason and you can't "make money" or "break even" or anywhere near it "restoring" much less "cloning" any 'Cuda these days unless you're on the RECEIVING END of the restoration/cloning "investment" and there isn't a "high-end" restoration shop on the planet that isn't "5 years out" on restorations already and none need or want to "make money" working for idiots that "invest" in "rare" muscle cars nobody wanted and/or needed to "acquire" for damn near 25 years and were "parked" YEARS AFTER the first - and last - "million dollar Mopar" Hemi B-bodies sold "at auction". Especially since no HARDTOP Mopar Hemi E-body has hit HALF that number even after 25+ years of "inflation".

[@bs27v1b]

@@deeremeyer1749 Wow, that's quite the rant.

[@stevecameron4266]

Shit I love this car, And do any one on here talking 👄 😂 Shit have one,or ever had one. He didn't pay to much for the car. So put that in the pipe and smoke it.

[@garynolte4231]

@@stevecameron4266 Now a days at our current prices minium profit is 10,000k.

[@dogsense3773]

I was a U.S park service ranger in San Francisco and when Don Johnson was fliming Nash bridges the flim crew would keep all three 1971 cuda.rag tops all yellow with 383 motor 440 motor and hemi motor in our park during the day,these cars would go out at night to flim,there was a guard watching them but he had no problem with me sitting in the hemi, I think it was one of 11 71 cudas made thanks!

[@bent.6968]

I’m from Merced, California that car was bought at my family’s lot Marasti Motors

[@blue4980]

For how much

[@evegtrrz28]

Nice

[@aceyorba]

Too cool..

[@mmgaming4607]

Gold star for u

[@timothygeiger437]

Is it closed now? According to records, it's no longer active, it was dissolved in the mid 90's.

[@robertbisson9499]

Richard loaded the trailer himself!!! Even got on the ground to hook up the winch hook!!! Never seen that before; he always has another monkey doit for him! Nice find though; original paint so no surprises underneath...

[@heavyballs8458]

He’s been doing that a lot lately👌🏻

[@grandspringdale1564]

That's because the millennials are completely useless👎

[@joshquaintance2764]

He’s earned the right not to

[@robertwalls5794]

He did it on F&L often.

[@Happy-ki6eo]

It's because he both millennials with him and they only film and would have no clue how to hook up a car with the tow chains. That's why Richard did it.

[@GasCapECBOK]

I love the color. If I owned it I would leave the whole car the way it is and just drive it as is . 50 years old and has character.

[@youteo3596]

Hell yeah, make it perfect you won't want to drive it. They're only original once. There's an older guy I know with a 71 chevelle in primer like it has been for many years dude drives it every day might not be the nicest but he gets talked to at every gas station and grocery store with ppl asking if it's for sale he always says no sorry I'm going to drive this sob til I die

[@loomspace]

As is, street cred unlimited.

[@kickit59]

@@youteo3596 Back in 1980 I bought a 70 442 convertible that was Matador Red with white interior. It had 110K miles and had been driven fairly hard but was overall decent paint original car. It smoked a little when driven hard but ran good. The first couple of years I drove it as it was. I drove it everywhere and had a great time with it. Then I had it apart for a 2 year restoration. It turned out great but I was afraid to drive it. I had a ton of cash in it for those times and sold it in the end and started another build. If I would not of restored the 442 I would of kept it and continued to have a good time. So I am with you on your assessment on this Cuda! The Mustang I now have is totally original down to the last thing and I will never restore it.

[@scotteddy1468]

Love Love the 71 Cuda. Worth the full build. There is one here in Florida same color no hood pins restored $175,000 man said he turned down $135,000

[@tabbott429]

@@Wontreplyeverdontbother until buyers all dry up or die. I wouldnt count on it.

[@rgii8060]

"Well Phipps I'm proud of you and look at ya!" LOL!!

[@jeffjohnson1464]

There's a purple superbird 426 sitting in a garage about 2 miles from me right now. The old man bought it new and just pulls it out washes it and backs it back in. Wouldn't sell it for love or money but it looks brand new.

[@rivolinho]

Can't get used to not seeing Mike Coy, Sleeves, Jason, Jeremy etc coming out into the yard to check out the new build. It's like going back to your old school, but the people you knew have all been replaced by kids. And Phipps

[@fernandoayuso2672]

Yeah, maybe there at the other shop working on other cars?

[@rivolinho]

@@fernandoayuso2672 Dont think so. All seemed to leave once TV show finished.

[@4406bbldb]

I was a driver mechanic at Chrysler central engineering in Highland park mi. I was doing lots of performance stuff and quickly getting up to speed with Smog control we called it back then. I ran the first “no lead batch on a test and that’s when we found out we needed hardened valve seats. Then in the secrets lab area I started “ catalytic converter feasibility testing. Sorry reminiscing, great memories.🧑🏼‍🔬

[@claysmell]

Rallye package, nice! In the sea of 440's and hemi's, the 340 is often overlooked.

[@dietersmythe9649]

340 much better than the 360 that replaced it.

[@claysmell]

@@dietersmythe9649 totally agree

[@BigSlick40]

@@dietersmythe9649 340 is by far the best small block engine Chrysler ever made.

[@hurtlocker6611]

@@BigSlick40 i had a 70 cuda 340 and i had it up too 150 mph, lots of fun,too bad it's long gone, and if i did that today i would lose my licence with the law changes for speeding,lol

[@K1ng1995]

​@BigSlick40 I agree just let them warm up a little while, and they'll boogie with any big block Chevy.

[@mark-wh2qc]

Guess thats what they call an honest car.. Personally I'd get it running and driving, fix the floor pans make the interior nice and everything working, and leave it like it is, guarantee people would remember a beat up butterscotch Cuda over a pristine restored say, black one...

[@mexicanspec]

Nobody is going to change the color on such a rare car.

[@ericvoge6678]

I am one that will walk right by the pampered show queens. I like a car that tells its own story. Driven , dented and enjoyed. It can only be origional once. Lots of history erased at the hands of restorers.

[@ralftammiste4574]

Matter of taste i suppose. I would do nut and bolt restoration on this one , change the color but keep the rest as close to 100% original as possible, this would fetch good money.

[@johnmyers473]

Great video! Love it. In my opinion 71 Plymouth Cuda is the best muscle car ever built! Can’t wait to see the journey of this one!

[@Thetriump75chopper]

70 Chevelle in my opinion

[@RobertFullStop]

I love the colour on that Cuda. Whoever did the subtitles, thank you 👍🏼

[@adamcoronado5447]

If he bought it in Merced he probably lived in Merced or Atwater. There used to be an Air Force Base out there called Castle Air Force Base that has been sold to the county about 15 years ago or so. They got a killer air museum including an SR- 71 Blackbird! Great car!

[@garrettsoto1667]

That’s funny seeing this comment. I live in Merced

[@johnrichard7821]

Had the exact same car, loved it however, traded it for a 73 340 Duster, what a fool I was!

[@internet_internet]

Ouch

[@garyheighway7635]

Love the color reminds me of the Cuda on Nash Bridges

[@bikeman80]

me to

[@ginasanford3568]

Love it. Cudas are one of my favs. Smokey and the bandit t/a is my number one

[@dopeytripod]

i remember my buddys dad having a purple RT that JUST SAT IN THE GARAGE for all 4 years of highschool

[@matthewlaun8095]

You have done great job continuing your brand via Facebook and social media...wish you and your crew the best.

[@mapandcallsheet]

If I was a guy who won the sweepstakes I would take that car all day long before any of the other cars

[@andyholmes7895]

You must of smoked a good one sir

[@schmuhf]

Right? There was this 90's TV show with Don Johnson called "Nash Bridges". His character drove a '71 Cuda convertible in yellow, and that car was absolutely bitchin'.

[@C.S.Sensei]

He said winner "Adam" bought 1 shirt a sticker and donated..that doesn't even make sense. Why donate for same points but get 1 shirt?

[@Matt_Heebs]

@@C.S.Sensei I think it doubled your points if you made a donation and you only had to spend a couple more bucks.

[@EldePHX]

Make it a hemi though

[@Royal_dj_ent]

I think the hair also works as a hand sanitizer. Lol

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

Richard can't stand still for a second, always fiddling with something, usually his hair :))

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

He gets a little nervous around beautiful cars 😂

[@MrBakedDaily]

Nah it's the cocaine.

[@1982MCI]

@@MrBakedDaily nah, he doesn’t do that crap!

[@mikeblaz]

@@1982MCI He did in the past...what makes you think not now?

[@MrBakedDaily]

@SNAKE RADIO CUSTOMS Man cocaine is still everywhere wtf you talking about?You been locked inside your house since the 90s?

[@zach1357945hi]

My nan had a purple hemi cuda back in 71 and according to my pop she used to drag race. I wish i knew my nan like this before she got sick

[@junebugrc3015]

Can't wait to see some new Gas Monkey cars and trucks I love this show 💪😁👍

[@matthewpickett1232]

I like that Phipps is way more camera friendly. You guys have opportunity for so much content. People want to know more content about Richard, Phipps. I like just listening to Richard talk.

[@Suzukits]

Go over it all properly,, new pans ,dents removed, proper detail it ,, how many unrestored ones are about with 1 owner ?? You can restore a car 10 times but it’s only original once!!!

[@glenkepic3208]

I used to watch this show on tv. 6 years ago ;) Nice to see again. Bit of a Mopar fan. '69 Charger for $750 in '77. I miss it all the time.

[@tommartin6254]

Call Nash Bridges he would love to have this one to go with his convertible Cuda.

[@phantomwalker8251]

nash,s convertable,never existed. they never made any that yr.. it was a 71. they were too scard to tell him,so thay had 2 made.

[@phantomwalker8251]

sorry,70..

[@josephkutta599]

There were like 5 or 6 cars for that show. Various drivetrains.. None were Real Hemis

[@hampyonce]

The local Chrysler Plymouth dealer's son was my best friend up until I was about 15. I can still smell this car new. Nice find!

[@marshallmartin210]

Nothing wrong with a 340.The oil will dirty up quick two or three times at first.Keep up the maintenance.Put a sixpack on it.😁

[@ChrisMcCarroll]

Maybe 20 years ago I found a 71’ 340 just like this. Paid $2K for it. Started restoring it. Money issues and life happened. I had to sell the car. Broke even. I’ve kicked myself in the butt ever since then for letting it go. I loved that car.

[@corzinc]

The 71 cuda is my number one car, that’s my dream car. I love everything about that car! 😍

[@hurtlocker6611]

i had a 70 340 cuda but my fav is by far the 71 cuda , i love that grille and fenders makes it 1 of a kind for the 70's cuda

[@corzinc]

@@hurtlocker6611 that’s awesome I bet you wish you still had that car, it aged well and so did the value!

[@hurtlocker6611]

@@corzinc ya i whish i still had it, motor was replaced with a crate 340 and the 4 speed was gone too,but someone put an auto 727 in it, i dont car what anyone says 340 are the bomb, when you can get it up too 150 mph thats all you need, as many that have sold thiers because of life changing maybee i will win the lottery and buy both 70 & 71 cudas,

[@danielboon1028]

Richard Rawlings rock's we can neva eva get enough of Richard and gas monkey garage who cares how much the 71 Cuda cost it's Richard frickin Rawlings Man even if Richard bought a lemon rotten to the core that lemon would famous and priceless

[@SANDHmoto]

Phipps is a cool dude.

[@paulchristenson5256]

His former landlord when his shop was in that old green place.

[@thechanneloffun3760]

I live in the uk and we have nobody like Richard here, there a few wannabes, but they don’t come close to Richard, he’s cool and knows his stuff and has lots of presence on the screen, I just love his vids

[@Bondovian]

5 bundles equals $50K but said "he's got to take some out since we know what we're doin'" so i'd say $45K final price!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

340 = super sweet goes quicker and handles better than the huge hemi with all that weight ! 727 auto = tough as and 340 v8 yummie yummie !

[@tomquinn607]

"There's no brakes so if it gets rolling too fast just slam it into park."

[@77BOSCO77]

Prev owner said the fan was off because it had a bent blade. Never mentioned a leak. Also, big difference between a regular 340 and a hi-po 340. 10.5 to 1 was a threshold back then.

[@mexicanspec]

Then the question is how did the fan get a bent blade.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

Phipps Automotive, may we never forget!. Richard is lucky to have such an oldschool wrench turner as Phipps and I'm sure Richard knows but still!.. Anyways I think this will be a good purchase when it's polished up and Phipps and the monkey's get it running right again.

[@dianecomeau9793]

I own a 1972 barracuda. I am the second owner. It has a 318 motor. Automatic. Ive taken great car of it. I bought this car in 1978 in vallejo, ca..

[@erickgzz]

it upset me when the bleeped the price , richard has always been transparent and doing so has gotten him so far in his work... lets stay that way

[@michaetsully87]

It was 40

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

I like the color. Looks likes real genuine survivor not many of them left around anymore. Nice find and the best year Cuda'

[@timothyvaher2421]

Beautiful car. Very rare condition! Everyman has his dream Resto-Mod for this Gem. Richard scores again!

[@davidgray7907]

He only scores when he sales for more lol

[@earnierosenow9834]

why resto-mod its worth more as a numbers correct original not some hacked up modified pos

[@gtaliano]

you can do PDR and remove most dents, and then retouch the scratches with a fine brush.

[@mrmanitoba]

Agreed it seems his throat made a 45 motion lol. I must say if Rawlings is doing the Dennis thing all secretive on what the deal was from now on subscribership will drop.

[@timhalstead9790]

Mine was a 70 AAR 340 6pack, love to have it back

[@duramax.]

15:40 he's a real one 👏 my man's said I got me some of that lmaooo. Money in the bank

[@skibootdier9488]

I had that same car.. They need to change the ballast on the firewall..

[@skibootdier9488]

@Yippee Skippy I picked up my 'CUDA for $2,000 running in 1983. I wanted one since I was 7 years old.. I wish I had it today..

[@charliefrisbie3764]

@@skibootdier9488 Still have my Charger I bought in 1989 for $1,100 . Now am in the middle of a resto. True time machine. Not sure what it's Really worth now, but that doesn't really matter coz it's not for sale. Triple Black Stripe delete 68 R/T BULLITT car. In Can't get much for $1,100 these days if you're bought parts lately.

[@charliefrisbie3764]

Always keep a spare ballast resistor. You'll likely need it before you would need a spare tire 🙂

[@skibootdier9488]

@@charliefrisbie3764 When the car started running like 💩 I knew what it was..

[@Timmykd79]

Love this new Gas Monkey media! So more interesting watching the head monkey do the important work and show what really makes the Dollars or quids

[@jnng7463]

paid $9500 for my 72 in 2005, non matching; dropped 50K total; but it's rotisserie as it left the factory hemi orange, 30 over, whiplash cam, long tube headers, air gap intake, eldelbrock 500, turbo mufflers, new upholstery interior, windows, badges, rubber, seals the whole car gone through

[@thedragon2299]

Richard says I don't want to pay $50,000, and the guy says $45,000 and they agree.

[@erickgzz]

yeah idk whos calling those shots but richard has never cared and is why i love gas monkey they never hide anything he has always been transparent . from day one

[@serzok1]

We won’t know

[@sabrom]

I think he said $60.000 he didn't wan't to pay and the guy said $45.000 bottom line, but i counted 6 stacks on Richard so he brought it just incase.

[@hucksey]

He wouldn’t be dropping $25k from his initial asking price. Richard 100% said he didn’t wanna pay 60k and they settled at $55k.

[@sunsetlights100]

@@hucksey @55k that's bout right 15k under asking 70k he wouldn't drop 25 surely ....they should maybe pay a little over pay more publicity of show utube channel

[@grantnelson9753]

I’ve got a 72” 340 Barracuda with 26,000 original miles that I’m restoring , it’s rare like the cuda scotch but worth every Penny because he can set his own price tag on it . But have no doubt they are stupid expensive to restore !

[@internet_internet]

Beautiful car. I was surprised even when he jokingly said 35k. Prices have certainly gone wild compared to when I would look.

[@SuperC55AMG]

I'm usually not a fan of yellow cars, but if you're going to do yellow, that shade of yellow, I think is beautiful. Sort of a butterscotch yellow. Reminds me a bit of Bahama yellow Porsche used.

[@stevevice9863]

Why is the owner making such a big deal about it still having the original radiator? The original drivetrain is what matters. The 340 is a great engine. Made about 50 more horsepower than what Chrysler advertised. It is a high reving engine and with a little tweeking it is a giant killer.

[@schmuhf]

"The radiator is the 50 year old factory part and will absolutely need to be swapped out for a new one. Ain't that great?"

[@josearriola3087]

What would a one owner sell it car like that

[@alexbekkala1718]

@@schmuhf why would it need to be swapped out??

[@IslandJoe45]

because MOPAR stamped matching numbers on radiators. You can keep the radiator shell for the matching numbers part and re-core it.

@@schmuhf Ahhhh, not necessarily. And if it is bad internally, it would get recored to keep the factory numbers intact on the shell.

[@tomgeorge9025]

1971 Is the Best year of the Cuda, Car 20.K Gills on fenders and front Grill Extra 20.K All Original w-papers 20.K Factory A/C p.s p.b. 10.K. Car should be worth 70.K , as is.. Full build. 150.K to 175.K 80.K 105.K to bring back to day 1. Well worth it to bring back this peace of American Muscle car history. Same Car with the Elephant 426 Hemi , 4 spd . 2-4s barrel. Name your price..

[@si_h44]

gas monkey you tube vids really do make my day!! thanks from Scotland!

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

Thank you! Glad that you're loving our new content!

[@si_h44]

@@GasMonkeyGarage I am loving it and made up that you replied, I'm in Glasgow, Scotland, keep the amazing content coming, thanks gmg

[@2BugsandaBack]

Cudascotch? When Buttercuda was right there! 😂

[@peterepranian7870]

Hey Richard I ordered shirts three-plus weeks ago have not seen them was trying to get in and win one of your cars, help a brother out

[@Scrmnegl77]

Nash Bridges loved this color!

[@farmhand3724]

Man this video brings back great memories. Awesome!

[@1990pommie]

in 73 i had a 71 R/RUNNER paid $2k for it. great fun 383 with all the goodies 150mph easy stock. sold it for down payment on a house. now i n a house crazy priced of over 1mill$

[@Dougdogg2004]

There ain’t nothing better than the sound of a true old mopar, NOTHING sounds like em!

[@DarrenandMelissa]

Cool Car! I would bring it back to original and drive the wheels off it! :)

[@ralftammiste4574]

same here. Would only change the color but clean,derust and polish the engine. Probs has another 100k miles in it if the engine is solid.

[@robertbisson9499]

I have never seen bucket seats that two- tone tan & brown colors. Very interesting .

[@mapandcallsheet]

I would’ve laughed if that man said WOOOOH 🤣👉👉

[@wileecoyote5749]

Why

[@rockercater]

*Richard* *CRACKS ME UP* *CATER*

[@captnemo8069]

I counted as Richard pulled out bundles of $10K, I counted 5 bundles, $50K for the car. Richard, you can't hide nothing from Gas Monkey fans.

[@kevinfleming9919]

Didn't pay 50. He said he bought enough to pay for it but now he has to take some of it out now that we know what we're doing. Paid 45.

[@hampyonce]

@@kevinfleming9919 IMHO, the edit came when he was about to split the fifth bundle to leave some mystery. I agree on 45.

[@wileecoyote5749]

*anything

[@damxgopak457]

Yep.

[@gavingeyer117]

He paid $40k

[@kentmckean6795]

It is an interesting car. California cars typically did not come with rear exiting exhaust (California law made this illegal), but this one has it. The rusty rear floor pans and trunk pan are likely due to the back window leaking.

[@johnkennedy3663]

I can't find any information on whether E-body interiors could be had in two tone tan/brown. I have never seen one like that. Legendary does offer this color combo but I don't know if that is OEM. Where is Mark Worman or Tony D'Agostino when you need them (Dennis may know...).

[@mexicanspec]

According to my source, which is a Cars & Parts ID number book, these are the following interior colors for all 1971 Plymouth models. Light blue, medium blue, dark blue, russet, green, tan, light gold, medium gold, black, black & orange, black & white and black & white again. There is no two tone color combination like that listed.

[@bs27v1b]

I've seen quite a few 71 Barracuda/Cuda's with this brown with 2 tone brown with tan seat inserts. Not my favorite interior option, but when it's nice, it's ok.

[@thinkinoutsidethebox9078]

Don't underestimate the performance of a 340. It gains in performance what it gives up in weight.

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Nothing wrong with a 340, I have seen that motor take down a number of Chev 396's both Chevelle and El Camino.

[@happydayz5321]

LOL.........maybe over a cliff . A LT-1 in a camaro or Chevelle woul;d eat a 340's LUNCH.

[@johnvargo5538]

Hi Gas Monkey ! I need a flex coupler for my 1979 Lincoln Mark V , it goes between the steering box and the steering wheel shaft ! If you could please help me find one , i would really appreciate it ! Thank you , and i love all of the videos and I’ve watched all of your shows many times for years !

[@WhiteBoyMak]

I can’t wait to see what you do with that Gem!

[@skibootdier9488]

Richard usually under-values MOPARS..

[@phantomwalker8251]

fix dents & rust on original panels,polish it,sell it..

[@WhiteBoyMak]

Would be a nasty built car!

[@lancedowns958]

I love this episode to much Richard awesome one.That goes for anyone if you can help someone help them don't bring them down we all have our moments

[@bretkaiser7355]

Thank you Richard and crew for another great video. Keep it up; I subscribe and watch every one!

[@artistnyc123]

Work? They don't do squat . All they do is clean it up a little and flip it

[@billturner3639]

I know a guy has 1968 cuda he bought new. He gave it to his son for a graduation gift. The son had a few months, then wanted trade for F350 truck. Needless say, the father took it back,,, LoL

[@idomatternonya7447]

Cool find and F all the haters in here!

[@stanhutchins4365]

I would buy this ASAP! since it’s number matching and all the paper work is their. It’s worth every penny

[@mattrodriguez7070]

Richard!!!! When are we going to see some finished builds???? All buying, how’s the bus, Semi or anything else your team working on!!

[@dirtbagbiker2604]

Your watching it happen in live time not a preproduction... cars take weeks or months to complete, not a half an hour. This is a different format than TV, have to adapt

[@davidgray7907]

@@dirtbagbiker2604 no he said we would see things we haven't seen don't mix what u mean based on what Richard said his self. He put the foot in his own mouth!

[@pplschampofgc4822]

What team? All Fast & Loud guys gone. You saw the video, all vehicles sitting with dust on them. They don’t build.

[@GasMonkeyGarage]

We had to put the bus on hold to finish our SEMA build! Stay tuned for an update on the bus very soon!

[@davidgray7907]

@@GasMonkeyGarage figures

[@schmuhf]

The 1971 Cuda is probably the best looking muscle car for me, slightly ahead of the 70 Challenger, 68 Charger and 69 Camaro. I even dig the color and had I won one of Richard's cars, I'd definitely pick this one and have the monkeys fix/restore as much as the cash in the glovebox allows.

[@fullfunk]

what bout olds 442 or chevelle ss

[@schmuhf]

@@fullfunk The Chevelles are not bad, but purely from a design perspective, the 71 Cuda is the best for me.

[@cmitt8883]

Love the car buy episodes!!

[@gd1996]

They are only original once... fix the rust, get it running/driving/stopping and move it on. At one time I'd definitely agree someone will just pull it apart, but anymore it's hard to find one in this condition even.

[@C.S.Sensei]

"You're the car guy""...😒 No, car flipper, there's a big difference.

[@shiftittwistit6677]

I love the 71 Cuda. When I was sixteen I spent some time under one scraping the black under coating off because it was not factory. A guy I knew bought it and put it back to original. It did not need much as was just modded for drag strip. It is the AAR 340 six pack. Guy still has it in his garage sitting there gaining worth. This is mint and No he won’t sell as he knows it’s value. My favourite car. It was in his garage 36 years ago and is still there.

[@kevia1169]

Damn Richard, I know and have seen girls that play with or groom their hair less than you , wear a ball cap son!!!

[@Kurobuta35]

i just love the look of the 'cuda.. a little TLC.. this thing will be perfect!!

[@scotty2036]

I love how Americans always say "yes sir"....never get that in the UK.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Cause they wear skirts

[@Parlaay]

I’m from Texas, if you told me to stop saying it, I couldn’t speak to anyone.

[@Eric_Estes]

Yes sir🤣

[@dylanellis772]

Depends on your upbringing I'm from the uk and always say hello sir when I meet people

[@jerryrivera7704]

Fuq United kingdom.....🖕🏻

[@Reddeadmexicn88]

Del Rio Texas has a ‘70 convertible hemi cuda, one owner garage kept with less than 500 miles. Supposedly owner turned down a 5 mil offer

[@rc70ys]

I’m sure we’ve seen this episode before

[@orlandog2463]

Back to flipping cars, probably don't have an experienced staff for a build

[@jcat96]

If I was sweepstakes winner #1 I'd absolutely 200% take the Cuda over anything

[@justrobocon6538]

Jake, it is absolutely clear that you are thinking appropriately! Only a brain dead IDIOT would pass on that 'Cuda. 🤔🤟😎🤘

[@Docmiller4425]

I think this is a smart choice.

[@ludicrous7044]

I had a new 71 Cuda that cost 6000 💰 I didn’t know what I had. I made two major mistakes:Should have went for the Hemi and I picked the color from a brochure!!🤦🏻‍♀️ It looked like gold but turned out to be 💩brown!! It had the Rally wheels but the engine was a smog monster that was VERY weak!! Kept it two years sold it for 7000💰 Bought a dirt track Chevy and went racing!

[@lucky-rowe2623]

I passed on a 71 Hemi Cuda back in 2008 for 45K. It was in just a little better shape than this and I could have drove it home from SLC to Boise. I had the money but the economy was tanking and I just could not pull the trigger. Seeing a 340 go for the same amount of money now makes me sick.

[@rzorNvme]

Yeah but from 2008 to 2021 I mean that’s 13 yrs that’s a long time for an investment.

[@lucky-rowe2623]

@@rzorNvme If I would have bought that Hemi Cuda it would be worth 800K easy. Just my luck...LOL

[@rzorNvme]

@@lucky-rowe2623 ain’t that just a kick in the head. Well right now idk if know but the Toyota FJ Cruiser ultimate edition. 2014 heritage blue now that’s an investment you can look into. Maybe 13 yrs from now they’ll be up into the 100’s depending on mileage.

[@frostgunner124]

I got a 65 Impala SS undercoated all original it was given to me by my grand father he says it runs but it needs a lifter and a push rod.