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Most people would not buy Cuda ’71 Cudah from one owner who is in excellent condition and withdraw the powertrain. But that is exactly what this guy did, the V8 factory exchanged for a Hellephant crat motor for a huge power boost. It clearly also went out and in, the original design was largely kept but further refined.
Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurt has a pretty sober car collection.
For some, the fact that this man has changed an original, numbers-matching 1971 Plymouth Cuda will be almost occurring. But the owner explains that under the vinyl roof fluid, which led to a major rust problem, and there were other things that had to be tackled.
We think the end product looks fantastic. While the drop rails have been removed and some other adjustments have been added, this build honors the inheritance of a hugely popular classic American muscle car.
You will notice that there are carbon fiber parts here and there with the exposed tissue. But they are combined with the Chrome finish, plus the modern touches keep the original lines more or less, so nothing is open.
Built by Salvaggio Auto Design, this Cuda ’71 not only looks good, it is a performance sample. The store has made a number of internal changes to the Hellefant crat motor, including placing a demonnat in it. That does not change the peak output of 1,000 hp.
The intake that you see climb out of the recess in the shak hood is a milled piece of aluminum with a carbon fiber cover and functional ventilation openings for the Supercharger. Moreover, the engine is a linked of a Tremec 660 6-speed gearbox with transmission, which is simply music to our ears. Who did not want to row through the gears while enjoying a Hellefant?
Everywhere in the outside, the motor compartment and the interior are numerous customized parts. This is definitely a high-end build that cannot be affected the most, but it is certainly great to admire. Watch the video to see it from different angles and view the ‘Cuda in action.
Images via Autotopia La/YouTube
