Craigslist Find: This 1970 ‘Cuda Packs A Hemi, Cool Old Race Paint, And Some Giant Rear Slicks

Feb 10, 20141320 Online Find, BangShift 132013

Craigslist Find: This 1970 ‘Cuda Packs A Hemi, Cool Old Race Paint, And Some Giant Rear Slicks

Thanks to Chris Chenlo, we have this totally sweet ‘Cuda to show you that is currently for sale on Craigslist. The car has apparently been for sale for some time as we did some rooting around to learn more about it and essentially ended with more questions than answers. We’ll explain. The seller claims that this is a real factory R-code Hemi ‘Cuda but shows no photos of the fender tag that would give a little validity to the claim. In the ad the seller talks about how this car was raced by the “lengendary Earnest Montgomery”. That’s a guy so legendary, we can’t find a lick of information on him from anywhere. The car is bitchin’ even if it were never raced by anyone of note and if it is not a factory hemi car, it is still a cool old racer with the right looks, a four speed, and that big beautiful elephant motor bolted in front.

You’ll note a few things. The first is the 1980s spec Alston decal which is pretty cool. The next you can see in the photo of the rear of the car and that is the fact that the word “adios” is misspelled. The painter added the U for unknown reasons so it reads, “adious”. The car was originally painted Plum Crazy purple according to the seller and that paint is visible in a couple of the photos. The current paint job on the car is pretty thorough for a race car job. The whole machine had to have been blown apart when it was painted judging by the job in the engine compartment.

Probably the most intriguing part of the story is the car’s early years. The seller claims that this car was an export vehicle that was shipped to a Pakistan “embacy boy”. We’re not sure if that means a diplomat’s kid, or what, but if true this car has seen things that no other ‘Cuda on the planet has. The to Pakistan and back from Pakistan along with actually “living” in that country for a time in the 1970s gives this baby an air of international mystery that few other muscle cars on the planet ever could attain.

In case the ad gets pulled, here’s the full text:

1970 Hemi cuda, real “R” code with only 5880 documented miles (mostly 1/4 at at time). originally an export car to a Pakistan embacy boy.Then purchased by the lengendary Earnest Montgomery of Clinton MD. he started the racing career of the legendary car. originally born Plum Crazy purple. The car has minimal rust. the engine is a rebuilt 426 hemi, dated correct for the car and never stamped with a vin number. the trans is a hemi 4 speed, the original Dana is uncut. 60’s and 70’s race cars have become exremely popular and about as valuable as restored cars. I also have all the major parts to restore this car back to original (full qrtrs, trunk floor, wheel wells, frame rails, etc, except the shaker and carbs. All body vins match the dash vin. i do not have the build sheet. Currently, it is not running. this could be your chance of a lifetime. i would consider taking 1 or 2 cars as partial payment. you can reach me at 540-974-2110. 
Scroll down to see more photos and the Craigslist link with a ton more photos as well

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CRAIGSLIST LINK: A 1970 HEMI CUDA DRAG CAR WITH AMAZING HISTORY

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13 thoughts on “Craigslist Find: This 1970 ‘Cuda Packs A Hemi, Cool Old Race Paint, And Some Giant Rear Slicks”

  1. Cletus T Rickenbacher 3rd

    How about no? Does no work for you?

    No broadcast sheet, warranty replacement block(I hope), ragged shape and 85 large makes this one way out there.

    IF a fender tag proves export, FC7 In Violet (NOT Plum Crazy) maybe worth 35K in it’s current shape, depending on who rebuilt the engine. Big difference between a Ray Barton rebuild, and Vern over at the shade tree.

    1. total auto supply

      haha you are funny.. if it’s solid. and he has doc’s to back up the story.. hahaha at that 35 k..

  2. total auto supply

    Did it even cross your mind that the “lengendary Earnest Montgomery” could’ve been a racer in Pakistan (maybe a soldier) And might explain the mis speeling

    if it’s a real hemi code I’d not post a photo on Craig’s list either.. As it get used in scan ad’s .. (rule #1 on that type cars,)
    cool car.. even if it’s not a factory hemi..

    1. Brian Lohnes Post author

      Or he was a local racer at Capitol Raceway in the DC area that no one else has ever heard of.

      Scratch that, he was the Pakistani Pro Stock Champ six years running!

      1. total auto supply

        you always can be a lengend in your own mind… you remember every racers “car tag line” from ned?? ofcource not.. maybe spend some time going over it and do a follow up blog.. it’s not like there isn’t any members in that state that could go look…

  3. chad

    There was no reason for an American to buy a car from overseas back then. That’s what jumps out at me.

    1. 75Duster

      Chad,
      Often American military personnel ordered cars through the military PX (post exchange) system, the cars would often be waiting for them upon their return from deployments.
      The practice still continues to this day.

  4. starterguy

    As an “export” car it could also be from Canada, as the cars sold here are considered export by most Americans. Somebody has pics of that car somewhere.

  6. 440 6Pac

    $85,000 seems a little steep of this car. Even if it is what the guy claims it to be. He’s been watching to much Barrett Jackson.

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