Any Documented '71 Hemi Baracuda?

[afx]

Asking if the base model '71 Baracuda could be ordered (maybe by Executive Order) with a Hemi?

[Snake45]

Don't think I've ever heard of such a thing, but this is Model World. There's absolutely no reason you can't build a model of one as a "phantom."

Chevy never built a '69 low-buck (non-SS) Nova with a 396 and a cowl induction hood, but that doesn't mean there's not one on my workbench.

[gtx6970]

Asking if the base model '71 Baracuda could be ordered (maybe by Executive Order) with a Hemi?

no

[Rob Hall]

In a similar vein, I did see a 'barn find' 383 base trim '70 Challenger on FB the other day, didn't realize big blocks were available on the e-bodies outside of the performance trim  (Challenger R/T or Barracuda 'Cuda). 

[afx]

If I recall correctly, based on this book, the 383 was available in the base model Barracuda as well.

[gtx6970]

If I recall correctly, based on this book, the 383 was available in the base model Barracuda as well.

correct.

a 383 wih 4 bareel was the biggest avail.

[Snake45]

Sox & Martin's '71 Hemi Cuda/Barracuda didn't have the fender gills, but I have a feeling that's not what you're looking for.

[afx]

Most '71 Pro Stockers didn't have the gills.   Rather than build a new car they just added the grille and valance to update their '70.

Edited September 28, 2017 by afx

[JollySipper]

What you could get was an E body Barracuda and Challenger with a slant 6! 

[Xingu]

What you could get was an E body Barracuda and Challenger with a slant 6! 

I have only seen one Challenger like that, I think it was a 3-speed manual.

My new garage will be built in about a month. I will then start looking for a '71 'Cuda to put in it. It will have fender gills, rear wing, big engine, and a drop top. I want a driver more than a show car, so I may get lucky enough to get one at a reasonable price (probably not).

[gtx6970]

My new garage will be built in about a month. I will then start looking for a '71 'Cuda to put in it. It will have fender gills, rear wing, big engine, and a drop top. I want a driver more than a show car, so I may get lucky enough to get one at a reasonable price (probably not).

Thats one expensive garage ornament.

A real 71 Cuda vert, ( no matter what engine)  is not going to be cheap

[gtx6970]

On 9/28/2017 at 12:40 PM, afx said:

Most '71 Pro Stockers didn't have the gills.   Rather than build a new car they just added the grille and valance to update their '70.

Correct. MOST Pro Stock Cudas started life as a 1970 Body in white.

If you'll notice most didn't even have side markers

 

The early version of Sox and Martins 1971 , even still retained the 70 hood scoop

 

 

Edited December 9, 2017 by gtx6970

[afx]

I've read they acid dipped the bodies like they did in Trans-Am.  Maybe they were concerned that the gill opening wouldn't hold up to such treatment.

[Snake45]

I've read they acid dipped the bodies like they did in Trans-Am.  Maybe they were concerned that the gill opening wouldn't hold up to such treatment.

More likely, the gills ate up too much valuable decal (sponsor) real estate.

[afx]

More likely, the gills ate up too much valuable decal (sponsor) real estate.

And/or they didn't want to waste any of the racing budget re-painting front fenders.

[gtx6970]

More likely, the gills ate up too much valuable decal (sponsor) real estate.

This, and the fact they were 'usually ' just updated 1970 models.

 

[oldcarfan]

I vaguely remember maybe 20 years ago that there were a couple of early 1971 Barracudas, Challengers made, but I haven't heard anything to back that up.