1971 Hemi Cuda
 

Does anyone know of any history or background on Barrett-Jackson Lot Lot 1331?

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Even...MI-CUDA-271817

Internet search only turn up a sale at Russo Steele in 2011. Other than that, I cannot find anything.

I am interested in it but I am not as familiar with Mopars as I am with GM cars and I don't want to make a mistake... Any input is greatly appreciated.

This car was also at the Mecum Indy auction in 2010. I don't remember who owned it then. I do know the billboards were added.

Any better pics of the 3 fender tags or of any of the documents?

I will head over to BJ tomorrow afternoon and grab a picture. They have updated the description to indicate it has its born with drivetrain.

There does not appear to be much history of this car noted anywhere. I have searched Mopar forums and other general internet search and cannot find anything other than it sold at Russo Steele in 2011.

Get a good shot of thr fender tags, broadcast sheet and any other documents that u can.

Here is the fender tag

Thanks, did you get a picture of the build sheet?

Pictures from 2000
 

Car changed hands in 2004 time period for close to 700k.

Was able to get the broadcast sheet from another site member.

Advance Dealer Shipping Notice
 

Advance Dealer Shipping Notice, really cool and a picture from 2007.

I LOVE Real paperwork from back in the day. Especially High Performance cars for the late 60''s and early 70's Thanks for sharing. Bill

IMO - the billboards enhance the look of that car tremendously. My hemi challenger came from the factory with the white bumble bee stripe which I like much better than the more common longitudinal stripe. I feel like the 71 billboard is the best though.

And I thought you were a diehard chevy man! Lol I think there are a few closet mopar guys on here. That's a awesome hemi. Thanks for sharing.

I would ask about the main fender tag - and the question I would ask is if the original is in a safe place(?). Many Hemicuda owners get a reproduction done and put the original in a safe place. I'm gonna stick my neck out and say it has the extra crispy look of a re-pop, but it reflects the broadcast sheet properly, so all the options on there are legit.

I concur with your assessment of that main, first tag.

Sorry for jumping in late. To my knowledge this is a very nice car, with 2 broadcast sheets, Advanced Shipping Notice paperwork, and more. I believe it also retains its factory original drivetrain. The first tag is indeed a repop as you guys spotted, but the original/worn first tag was also included in the sale. The white billboards were added, but otherwise it was restored to its factory original specs. One of only two ‘71 Hemicudas known to exist in purple-on-white.

- Wade

Thanks Wade. Everything you stated is what I was able to gather before it crossed the block. I would have loved to own it, I had to put my hand down once it crossed the $450k mark.

The older restoration has held up well.