Man, Craig is a cool dude. He's definitely a real car guy and turned his passion into an empire. The way he and Jay talk about these cars in real terms, is appreciated. They were cool and were performance for their era, but they don't run or drive like a modern car.
@@carebear2272It’s another reason why these cars had to come to an end. People always mention Insurance rates and higher emission standard, but another forgotten reason is a lot of people where killed driving these muscle cars. The horse power race in Detroit’s big three where making the cars faster and faster but safety considerations were thrown out the door. Guy’s would take their family out and step on then BOOM, the car would end up hitting a tree. Many were killed.
I was lucky enough to have worked at Chrysler engineering during this time period. We had a blast developing these cars. At that time they were just cars to us we had no idea they would become high dollar collector items. It was a great time in the American auto industry.
Interesting...did you do any assembly work on the early '70 Hemicuda mule (red one) rumour is it was built in May/june 1969 by engineering in order to be the press car for the magazines.....Scott
@@mtpocketswoodenickle2637 No, I haven’t read that particular book. I’ve read several books on the auto industry in Detroit. I’ve also visited the graves of several icons of the auto industry at Woodlawn cemetery in Detroit.
Awesome! I like what my 84 year old father in law says about classic muscle cars…”The problem is, they don’t drive any better now than they did when they were new.”
Great to see Craig Jackson and his amazing Cuda. Talk about two important people together in the car world. Really enjoyed this episode. Love watching the auctions as well
This was great! It reminded me of many, years ago when I was a teenager there was a full- spread ad in Playboy. A yellow Hemi Cuda convertible, top down, with a white interior, sitting in a matching field of daisies. Caption: " The Hemi 'cuda. It goes as fast as the law allows. If you want to go faster, remember that Chrysler Corporation also makes cars for the law.". The Holy Grail, indeed.
We need a blooper reel of when Jay asks, “can we take it out for a spin?” and the owner shakes his head or says “no burnouts and I’m driving” - Jay’s expression priceless !😹
Do you remember the episode with one of Jonathan Ward’s cars, they Jay did a burnout outside his shop and the actual owner of the vehicle was there and things got awkward. 😂
@@chadhaire1711 The 426 dynos at around 436hp and 473trq at the crank. They were underrated to 425hp for insurance reasons. Nick's Garage has a video covering this, although he only took the engine up to 5,000rpm. Realistically, the 426 makes around 450+hp. The NASCAR version of this engine made 650+hp and brought the Superbird up to 217 mph. With the right gearing and tires Musclecars are animals. I grew up in an 11 second 440 challenger.
@@PyroBlonde7777 No cars were ever underrated for insurance..another myth. Do you even know what GROSS and NET horsepower means? 436 and 450 are GROSS numbers for bare engine on a dyno.....that would be 355 or 360 NET.
@@chadhaire1711 I know what it means. We like to call that "wheel horsepower". That figure is entirely dependent on the trans, diffs, and axles. It's a measurement that accounts for parasitic power loss. You likely have no idea how much power a classic Mopar loses to the rear wheels. Regardless, the 426 race variant proved that the platform can make up to 650hp. Your claim that these weren't really "muscle" is asinine. Especially when the engine you're talking about makes 475ft/lbs of torque.
@@PyroBlonde7777 You don't know what it means....NET horsepower has NOTHING to do with rear wheels.....it is measured at the CRANK just like GROSS...go back and try again.
Two older guys driving around chitchatting, talking it up something they could do from coast to Coast and never run out of something to say, great to see
Growing up in in late 1950-1960’s Spartanburg, SC- we had Bud Moore’s Garage, Cotton Owen’s Garage, several others that were big in early NASCAR racing, we saw Superbirds, 427 Chevys, 429 Fords- all the time around town. Should have bought them ALL and tucked them away when they hit the used car lots. Lenny Senn had the first ‘64 GTO in town, had it immediately balanced and blueprinted and hit the Greer Dragstrip, where he took home all the trophies. Fun times!!
I just want to say I want to thank Mr Jackson. Being a gen xer through your auctions you have gave me a chance and I'm sure many other people a chance to see cars that are embedded in our subconscious mind. Watching the auctions and seeing a hemi cuda brings me back to when I was racing my AFX cars as a little kid. In my eyes this car is priceless!
Thanks Jay, I've been restoring a 61 VW Bus and we're at the shakedown phase and been chasing rattles and squeaks but now I don't feel so bad when your guest said that's part of the charm of a old car.
Fun episode, gentlemen! Very nice car, and it's great to know that Mr. Jackson isn't afraid to drive it; that's awesome! Old-school perfection. Thanks to Craig for bringing the car out, and thanks to Jay and the crew for showcasing it!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
When Mr Jackson mentioned going to Beeline drag way with his brother really hit home. That is where you went as a drag racer when I was a young man. Or out of town in Buckeye AZ at the old airstrip.
Since retiring ten years ago, I have been collecting all the motorcycles I wanted or owned "back in the day" and he is right! You forget about barely functional brakes, two handed clutches, and how they all changed their own oil! Pour it in the top and it drips out the bottom! But good memories riding a country road when 60 is fast enough!
My dad swears his '71 was plum crazy and I pointed out to him that it was only plum crazy if it was on a Dodge. On Plymouth's it was called "In Violet".
This was a great episode. Living in Az. I've been to a number of the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions and the array of vehicles available for sale is off the charts. It was very cool to see Craig Jackson with his '70 Hemi 'Cuda and Jay talking cars and then driving this rare and iconic car whose value is likely off the charts. I drove a '74 Barracuda off the dealer's lot 50 years ago and still have the car. Having been garage kept and driven just on weekends the past 35 years, it looks almost like the day it was made. Though the 'big blocks' were not available by this last year of their production, the rebuilt 360 with a few speed goodies added a few years ago makes for a nice cruiser with the windows down and some oldies playing on the under-dash 8-Track player. Yea, Like Craig said, the doors make a funny sound and there are some little rattles and squeaks...maybe that's the charm of the old cars. What's crazy about these old Mopars is that I can almost never stop at a light without someone rolling their window down to comment about the car, or to ask me what year it is etc. Mostly, I'm just very happy to see that Jay has highlighted cars like this Hemi on his show with car people like Craig Jackson. Enjoyed it.
@@stephenholland5930 Thank you for the note. What's crazy is that the car cost $3,460 out the door, including the tax, license plates and a full tank of gas. The only option from the dealer was the 8-Track player for $40.00. My wife and I traded in an old VW Bug plus $300 cash, so our loan was $2,250 for 3 years and a payment of I think $77.00/Mo. I remember we were driving home that night with the car and she said to me; "How are we going to pay that?"'...Lol. The Chrysler/Plymouth dealer was a friend of my father's. All these years later, the son of the now deceased dealer, calls me two or three times a year to remind me that if I ever sell the car he wants the first right of refusal to buy it. He's been looking for a car that his late father sold while owning the very first of his several dealerships in the NYC suburbs back in the day. Thanks again, and take care.
Jay looks like he was having a great time in this 1970 Hemi Cuda. Saying that, how can one not have a blast riding one? I hope all of the viewers understand how rare this car is. From 1970-1974 Chrysler made about 18,500 Cuda’s. In 1970, they made only 14 Hemi Cuda’s. Now add all the options on this car, I honestly feel if it ever is resold would bring in multiple 7 figures……and he still drives it..Bravo!
Props to Craig for having some Mopar cred- knowing that 1970 Street Hemis had hydraulic lifter, aluminum case 727, etc... but he missed on the E-body question. Cudas were on a 108" wheelbase while Challengers were 110"
Always makes for a great video when Jay has modern legends on the show... especially someone as fascinating as Craig Jackson with his wonderful stories.
Does anyone notice that Jay has lost quite a bit of weight and is looking way healthier. Glad to see that he’s taking care of himself so he can be around for many more years.
Richard Carpenter agrees- that was one of the all time best Jay Leno Garage episodes. Watch it again. I like his black 440 a lot better, and his original owner stories are so cool.
YEP! Had 2 older brothers one was 10 years older the other was 6 years older. They both owned combos of Hemis, 440's and one had a A12 super bee. Anyway. I also owned a A12 automatic super bee car, was the second owner around 2002 and also owned a 67 Hemi GTX in the late 90's. Of all those cars the 440 6- pack cars ruled and were somewhat easier to maintain.
@@Sheehy223 A 440 engine or a 440-six-pack car. Anyway, both were great engines the Hemi did require more maintenance and I can tell you this, in the late 70's a set of Hemi plug wires were 115.00 bucks, I know that firsthand, lol.
@@basshead. First, your comment is not that simple there are many factors to consider however, a 426 may rev a few hundred RPMs that is not enough to outrun a 6-pack car. 6-pack (440) will kill any Hemi out of the hole however on the big end the Hemi will come close to outrunning the 6-pack. As a matter of fact, if they were to race 1350/60 feet instead of the 1320 the hemi would win. Keep in mind that both cars were set-up exactly the same.
This was a delightful show. I remember watching Jay Leno's Garage and then switching over to the Barret-Jackson auction show that would always be on afterwards. Two men who know their cars talking about what they love was priceless.
That Hemi Cuda is an awesome car to see! The 426 Hemi was a racing engine detuned for the street. I think the last Dodge Challengers and Chargers with the high performance Hellcats will be worth a whole lot in the future.
Naah, can't be true. The most famous modern cars won't go up in value dude. They surely won't do what every single remotely similar thing has always done! It's like saying water is wet! We all know it can't be true! /sarc
It's all about the "feel", sound, aura and history. And ohh man, don't they look GOOD!!! That's what makes cars like these worth every cent. Wish I had one. 😥
My first car was a 1971 Barracuda I bought in 1977 for $1200. It was a 318 with a 3 speed manual on the floor. I was in college, so I didn't have much money, but I did buy a set of ET slotted alum mags with 60 series tires on the rear and 70 series tires on the front and glass pack exhaust. I loved that car even though it wasn't that fast, but it was a head turner and it sounded great. The screen saver on my computer is the only photo I have of that car.
My friend bought a '70 340 6 pak Plum 'Cuda new and took me for a ride; nearly heart-stopping acceleration! Just around the block fuel went down a quarter tank. He couldn't keep up with the payments, but for a brief time, what a ride!
Beautiful. It's from an era before my time and the collectors have a lot more knowledge and money than I do, but the way it sits and rolls is just lovely.
I had a 70 cuda ralley red. 4 speed 383 magnum in 1973 for $2500. I know it wasn't as rare as this. I traded my 67 RS Camaro for it. But I sure wish I had them still. Dad and Mom bought a 70 cuda and it had the 440 six pack. I was 15 and mom let me drive it once lol (I only had a drivers premit) I was banded from driving again.
I had a 70 Cuda also 383 magnum got in early 1973 same price as yours, It was reddish orange. Sold it in 1974 for $1200.00 was all I could get. I still want one again.
Great car. Though I was a Chevy lover and had the Roth T-shirts to prove it, I always admired the Mopar muscle cars. Kid in my high school in NJ had one of these. And a couple of R/T Challengers. I remember being impressed it had a six pack from the factory. I bought a '71 455 Buick Centurion Convertible from my dad for 100 bucks. It was. pristine car, cinnamon w/ white top/interior, when he owned it but he sold it to a friend who promptly took into Jersey City and Newark and it was stolen in a day. Cops found it and my dad asked if I still wanted it. I said yes, but was shocked when it arrived on a flatbed. It looked like it went through a gang war. Still, I could see potential. I fixed it up as best as I could. New top, new back window, new chrome, new tires, tuned up, etc. Got so many compliments on that car, from my gf's dad to the local car guys in 'the back row' at the burger places to dudes hanging out at the beach down the shore. With the top down, surfboards fit nicely in the back seat. On Christmas night, sitting in front of the TV w/ my gf, we heard an explosion outside. My car was hit by the well known 20 something drunk down the street. Plowed right into the front passenger side. I had it parked off the road on her lawn (in the snow) totally OFF THE ROAD. In a way, I guess my Buick saved lives that night, since he was so drunk he would've killed someone if he had gotten out onto the roads. Insurance totaled it and I got a check for 2500 dollars in 1983. That was a fortune for me back then. I wasn't giving up on it. Bought a pro level air compressor, a welder, grinders/sanders, tons of Craftsman tools. Rebuilt it better than ever with lots of money left over. One week after getting it back on the road, after a year of rebuilding, me and a buddy took it on a road trip from NJ up through Canada all the way to Gaspe peninsula above Nova Scotia for an international Tall Ships Sailing Regatta celebrating the founding of Canada. I had seen the poster in the newspaper and it looked fun. Had no job, only the cash left over, no credit card, not even AAA and a car that was off the road for over year after being totaled. And thought, sure, why not? Not one hiccup the whole trip. Ran like a Swiss watch. Had one of the best times of my life on that trip. So glad I didn't give up on her. Here, at 17:38 I noticed that the passenger side wheel looks a bit wobbly. Anyone else notice that?
What a great video. I had a 73 with 340 and bought it new in Pensacola and a day later drove it to Kingston Ontario in 17 hours. It was the sadness day of my life. Jay this is a beautiful car and thanks for bringing Craig on with this great car. Drive safe both of you.
This car/body style made me fall in love with cars/driving. I had to wait a few years to get my 1973 Challenger, 340. I was so disappointed to find out that emission controls etc. had reduced my dream car to little better than a ‘grocery getter’. Compression had been reduced from the ground pounding 11 to 1 to 8.5 to 1. It still sounded great but the thrill I was expecting was gone.
I've always liked cars of the 20s to 30s. Everything mechanical in those days. No computers, or emissions. Things you can work on. Today's cars you can't even work on them. Love the video Jay.
I love that Craig drives this car. It saddens me that people buy a beautiful car and then keep it in their garage and never drive it. I understand that cars are bought as investments, but a car needs to be driven.
That's the thing about those old Mopars. Even new they didn't handle that great or even stop that well. I had a 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus I bought two years old right out of high school and with the polyglas tires it handled terrible along with the factory disc brakes. I traded it in on a brand new 1975 Camaro and there was a world of difference with better brakes and radial tires.
Hey bloke live in darwin Australia I'm 60 never really seen your show like maybe glimpses . But seriously I love your jay Leno garage . I'll watch this forever cheers .love cars these days I have a 2004 ford xr8 ute lowered ,chipped and with stainless steel twin system. Wish I could send you a photo . Love the show cheers snowy
Speaking of Craig at Barrett Jackson . Steve Magnante has a go fund me . As he was very sick and losing his house and selling his cars and selling his magazine collection , on UA-cam . It’s the saddest thing . Craig j Leno they all need to step up for Steve . If they haven’t all ready . Spread the word .
Agree!! Sad that the world doesnt care when it comes right down to it. Steve has contributed to the hot rod community more than most others could imagine.
Enjoy every last few shows Jay will be able to make. When my dad started to slim down as Jay is it was less than a year before he was gone. I will miss you Jay you have been part of my life as long as I can remember, when you quit the tonight show people were heart broken, then this show came to be and this is the last Hura. Still hoping to meet you one day
That was an awful thing to say...smh....jay us not your dad. My dad is 89 and slimed down 5 years ago ..... 😏....maybe your dad didn't take care of himself properly .....
That was a pretty awful thing to say. My dad is 89 and slimed down 5 years ago. Jay is not your dad. Your dad probably didn't take very good care of himself..... 😏
Not to long ago 1.) Jay was burned working in his car shop 2.) And most recent was in motorcycle accident. Never want to slow down but Jay has got to be little careful.
His wife has advanced dementia, I'm sure that takes it's toll. Knowing what kind of man Jay is, he probably burning the candle at both ends trying to keep her comfortable. Pray for Jay
Man, I have dreamt about owning one of these when I was younger. To me, that is the best Muscle car ever produced. Really happy to see one on your show Jay!
Jay is such a great down to earth guy. Love this channel. Glad you survived that accident last year. Ty for all the laughs and cars. Bob from the s. Shore in ma
Lots of types of cars run out of style because the generations that were interested in them are slowly dying off and them cars are losing value but these cars I think will stand the test of time itself and never lose value because of the almost religious worship of late 60s early 70s muscle cars! They are the golden era of muscle cars!
Probably just normal body rattle. Keep in mind that’s a 50 year old convertible body with 800 lbs of metal (engine and trans) sitting up front, held together with mid century fasteners. Everything will shake, rattle and roll: windows, dashboard, steering column, seats, frame for the top.
-Just look at those two silver haired teenagers having fun with Mr. Jackson’s dad’s ‘Cuda!! I’m really envious!! All kidding aside that’s one beautiful automobile and Mr. Craig Jackson should be very proud. Jay thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
Did anyone else flash back to the Bullitt chase scene when they saw the opening scene? Craig Jackson in the passenger seat of the Barracuda reminded me of the hitman (played by Paul Genge) in the passenger seat of the Charger.
I like the back stories on these cars. How they're found, restored etc. Im old lived these hemis in real time. I knew of a hemi cuda that sold for 2500 bucks in 77.
Craig can afford these cars cause his auction takes 10 % from seller and buyer. People like myself that do a frame off and alot of time and hard work in these cars and Barrett gets 20% for swinging a hammer. Of course I realize there are fees on there end to hold this auction but really it's greed not need!
I love these kind of videos because it drives the cost of these cars through the roof. There are so many OTHER good cars that people don't remember from back in the days and still turn heads hard without breaking the bank.
A couple of oldies who just remain as teenagers !!!! Absolutely love this period .......Thankyou Jay and thankyou Mr. Jackson .
Man, Craig is a cool dude. He's definitely a real car guy and turned his passion into an empire. The way he and Jay talk about these cars in real terms, is appreciated. They were cool and were performance for their era, but they don't run or drive like a modern car.
Yes, and that’s why I like them, you have to pay attention and drive the car, and not have the car drive you.
I guessing a networth of a billion riding in that car
@@smokindragn1 Yes but he drives it. Smiles per mile.
@@carebear2272It’s another reason why these cars had to come to an end. People always mention Insurance rates and higher emission standard, but another forgotten reason is a lot of people where killed driving these muscle cars. The horse power race in Detroit’s big three where making the cars faster and faster but safety considerations were thrown out the door. Guy’s would take their family out and step on then BOOM, the car would end up hitting a tree. Many were killed.
I was lucky enough to have worked at Chrysler engineering during this time period. We had a blast developing these cars. At that time they were just cars to us we had no idea they would become high dollar collector items. It was a great time in the American auto industry.
Interesting...did you do any assembly work on the early '70 Hemicuda mule (red one) rumour is it was built in May/june 1969 by engineering in order to be the press car for the magazines.....Scott
@@scottatredline2934 we did some work on several mules that involved all different bodies. I don’t recall working on the (red) Hemicuda.
Have you read Walter P Chrysler's autobiography? He was a fascinating man.
@@mtpocketswoodenickle2637 No, I haven’t read that particular book. I’ve read several books on the auto industry in Detroit. I’ve also visited the graves of several icons of the auto industry at Woodlawn cemetery in Detroit.
@@trackman174you lived during our country’s golden age. Our country In my opinion is now dying a slow death.
Jay Leno is a national automotive treasure.
Yes, and that may be an understatement. Cars are in his DNA and it shows in every episode. Thank you.
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Scotty Kilmer too.
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@laserwizard INDEED!!! And I just plain enjoy him!!! I hope he lives to be 105 yrs. old!!!!!
Awesome! I like what my 84 year old father in law says about classic muscle cars…”The problem is, they don’t drive any better now than they did when they were new.”
Great to see Craig Jackson and his amazing Cuda. Talk about two important people together in the car world. Really enjoyed this episode. Love watching the auctions as well
This was great! It reminded me of many, years ago when I was a teenager there was a full- spread ad in Playboy. A yellow Hemi Cuda convertible, top down, with a white interior, sitting in a matching field of daisies. Caption: " The Hemi 'cuda. It goes as fast as the law allows. If you want to go faster, remember that Chrysler Corporation also makes cars for the law.". The Holy Grail, indeed.
Tell us about the other centerfold spread.
Mr.Jackson sells thousands of classic cars & no doubt keeps the absolute cream of the crop !!
👍👍to Craig & everyone who preserves these gorgeous cars
He bought that car before there was ever a Barret-Jackson auction.
JACKSON and JAY are ONE EYED JACKS
@@tuberNunyaBarrett Jackson has been around since the early 70’s.
We need a blooper reel of when Jay asks, “can we take it out for a spin?” and the owner shakes his head or says “no burnouts and I’m driving” - Jay’s expression priceless !😹
Do you remember the episode with one of Jonathan Ward’s cars, they Jay did a burnout outside his shop and the actual owner of the vehicle was there and things got awkward. 😂
@@Docstantinople Was this a UA-cam episode or a MSNBC episode? I'd love to see that because I don't think I have.
Jay told Doug Demuro he was only allowed to sit in the McLaren lol
@@midnightryder611 I remember that episode, it was Doug’s review but Jay made Doug sit in the passenger seat while Jay drive lol
@@Docstantinople yes! The seating configuration in the McLaren made it absolutely hilarious!
Sadly today’s kids today won’t have any good car stories. Thanks for keeping things alive Jay!
Yeah they will. Nobody forces them to buy a new car. You could buy any classic car.
@@vika0194 it will be a very small number that choose to do that.
Well, There is the guy in Seattle with his Hellcat Charger making headlines. He is Public enemy #1 according to our local media.
I disagree. Think about Corvettes, Hellcats, and Shelby Mustangs...
There are definitely some modern cool cars. Remember, A lot of it is nostalgia.
Mr. Jackson and Jay Leno cruising in a multi-million dollar car. Thank you for this. It's really the best example of Mopar Muscle...
350 net horsepower is not much muscle
@@chadhaire1711 The 426 dynos at around 436hp and 473trq at the crank. They were underrated to 425hp for insurance reasons. Nick's Garage has a video covering this, although he only took the engine up to 5,000rpm. Realistically, the 426 makes around 450+hp. The NASCAR version of this engine made 650+hp and brought the Superbird up to 217 mph. With the right gearing and tires Musclecars are animals. I grew up in an 11 second 440 challenger.
@@PyroBlonde7777 No cars were ever underrated for insurance..another myth. Do you even know what GROSS and NET horsepower means? 436 and 450 are GROSS numbers for bare engine on a dyno.....that would be 355 or 360 NET.
@@chadhaire1711 I know what it means. We like to call that "wheel horsepower". That figure is entirely dependent on the trans, diffs, and axles. It's a measurement that accounts for parasitic power loss. You likely have no idea how much power a classic Mopar loses to the rear wheels. Regardless, the 426 race variant proved that the platform can make up to 650hp. Your claim that these weren't really "muscle" is asinine. Especially when the engine you're talking about makes 475ft/lbs of torque.
@@PyroBlonde7777 You don't know what it means....NET horsepower has NOTHING to do with rear wheels.....it is measured at the CRANK just like GROSS...go back and try again.
1971 426 plum crazy cuda, my #1 dream car. Love this thing
mine too, but in orange (it is 1970)
"Plum Crazy" for Dodge "In Violet" for Plymouth.
My, oh, my, a 70 Hemi convertible Cuda in Plum Crazy Purple, my absolute favorite car of all time.
Commitment and down-to-earth attitude are truly inspiring. Keep it up.
What an episode! The iconic Hemi Cuda, Jay Leno and Craig Jackson....the real trifecta here. Thanks to all those involved, just awesome.
Two older guys driving around chitchatting, talking it up something they could do from coast to Coast and never run out of something to say, great to see
Their talk of the Gullwing made me think of Gumball Rally.
Priceless Smiling from Craig while Jay is Screaming at the end of of the Video Hammering the Hemi Cuda '!! Awesome !!!!!!! ;-)
Growing up in in late 1950-1960’s Spartanburg, SC- we had Bud Moore’s Garage, Cotton Owen’s Garage, several others that were big in early NASCAR racing, we saw Superbirds, 427 Chevys, 429 Fords- all the time around town. Should have bought them ALL and tucked them away when they hit the used car lots. Lenny Senn had the first ‘64 GTO in town, had it immediately balanced and blueprinted and hit the Greer Dragstrip, where he took home all the trophies. Fun times!!
I just want to say I want to thank Mr Jackson. Being a gen xer through your auctions you have gave me a chance and I'm sure many other people a chance to see cars that are embedded in our subconscious mind. Watching the auctions and seeing a hemi cuda brings me back to when I was racing my AFX cars as a little kid. In my eyes this car is priceless!
That crazy plum Cuda is just spectacular. It looks so badass.
Gotta plum crazy v8 challenger ta edition. I love it.
So cool to see a couple of real older car guys that love the times of these beautiful cars!!
Thanks guys, I had a smile the whole video. Love that Cuda!!
A Hemi Cuda in Plum Crazy is one of my all time favourite Mopars. It doesn't get much better than this. It's glorious.
Craig and Jay - wow. Thanks Craig for bringing this out and showing it ....
Needs to turn those torsion bar bolts in a few threads, it's riding too low in front and that detracts from it a bit.
Oh yeah baby, Now that's a worthy car to be reviewed ❤.
Thanks Jay, I've been restoring a 61 VW Bus and we're at the shakedown phase and been chasing rattles and squeaks but now I don't feel so bad when your guest said that's part of the charm of a old car.
Supertramp in the 8 track player ! Nice !
The 'Cuda is the prettiest car I've seen in a while.
Fun episode, gentlemen! Very nice car, and it's great to know that Mr. Jackson isn't afraid to drive it; that's awesome! Old-school perfection. Thanks to Craig for bringing the car out, and thanks to Jay and the crew for showcasing it!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
When Mr Jackson mentioned going to Beeline drag way with his brother really hit home. That is where you went as a drag racer when I was a young man. Or out of town in Buckeye AZ at the old airstrip.
This was Mr. Leno's 20th time recalling the 426 Hemi Warranty story. I never get tired of hearing it.
You two are great together. Start your own show. We love hearing it from someone who lived it and still loves it.
Really beautiful car. Love this era of muscle cars.
Since retiring ten years ago, I have been collecting all the motorcycles I wanted or owned "back in the day" and he is right! You forget about barely functional brakes, two handed clutches, and how they all changed their own oil! Pour it in the top and it drips out the bottom! But good memories riding a country road when 60 is fast enough!
Plum Crazy Purple was a very iconic color for Mopar over the years
My dad swears his '71 was plum crazy and I pointed out to him that it was only plum crazy if it was on a Dodge. On Plymouth's it was called "In Violet".
@@iamtherealzombie Indeed, like the Chevrolet Hugger Orange is Pontiac's Carousel Red.
No kidding? Really?
I seem to recall they also had a color called "Statutory Grape". In any event, wow, what a car!
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This was a great episode. Living in Az. I've been to a number of the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions and the array of vehicles available for sale is off the charts. It was very cool to see Craig Jackson with his '70 Hemi 'Cuda and Jay talking cars and then driving this rare and iconic car whose value is likely off the charts.
I drove a '74 Barracuda off the dealer's lot 50 years ago and still have the car. Having been garage kept and driven just on weekends the past 35 years, it looks almost like the day it was made. Though the 'big blocks' were not available by this last year of their production, the rebuilt 360 with a few speed goodies added a few years ago makes for a nice cruiser with the windows down and some oldies playing on the under-dash 8-Track player. Yea, Like Craig said, the doors make a funny sound and there are some little rattles and squeaks...maybe that's the charm of the old cars. What's crazy about these old Mopars is that I can almost never stop at a light without someone rolling their window down to comment about the car, or to ask me what year it is etc. Mostly, I'm just very happy to see that Jay has highlighted cars like this Hemi on his show with car people like Craig Jackson. Enjoyed it.
It's cool that you've kept your Barracuda for 50 years.
@@stephenholland5930 Thank you for the note. What's crazy is that the car cost $3,460 out the door, including the tax, license plates and a full tank of gas. The only option from the dealer was the 8-Track player for $40.00. My wife and I traded in an old VW Bug plus $300 cash, so our loan was $2,250 for 3 years and a payment of I think $77.00/Mo. I remember we were driving home that night with the car and she said to me; "How are we going to pay that?"'...Lol. The Chrysler/Plymouth dealer was a friend of my father's. All these years later, the son of the now deceased dealer, calls me two or three times a year to remind me that if I ever sell the car he wants the first right of refusal to buy it. He's been looking for a car that his late father sold while owning the very first of his several dealerships in the NYC suburbs back in the day.
Thanks again, and take care.
One of THE most underrated Muscle Car of all time and STILL a legend.
Underrated ? That's everyone's dream muscle car, next to the 68 Charger.
I don't think you know what underrated means.
Over rated. For street use, guys would get a 440+6 Super Track Pak
What are you even talking about?
7 figures, totally underrated!
The only purple car I lust after ! What a beautiful car ! 2 great car people who are keeping the hobby alive, bless them.
This has to be my favorite Leno's Garage episode ever
Jay looks like he was having a great time in this 1970 Hemi Cuda. Saying that, how can one not have a blast riding one?
I hope all of the viewers understand how rare this car is. From 1970-1974 Chrysler made about 18,500 Cuda’s. In 1970, they made only 14 Hemi Cuda’s. Now add all the options on this car, I honestly feel if it ever is resold would bring in multiple 7 figures……and he still drives it..Bravo!
Great show is always Craig Jackson just has a voice you just want to listen to
A lot of reminiscing between these two and so much knowledge, they could swap stories for hours. Great video.
Love your car videos Jay !!!!!!!
Definitely loved this guy talking, no rambling just really the facts about cars
Props to Craig for having some Mopar cred- knowing that 1970 Street Hemis had hydraulic lifter, aluminum case 727, etc... but he missed on the E-body question. Cudas were on a 108" wheelbase while Challengers were 110"
Yes, Pete, it is. Actually, it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land.
I thought Cudas were 107".
Researched it, yep 108". My bad!
Caught that. Also a smaller detail - fender turn indicators weren't fiber optics, just tiny bulbs.
Always makes for a great video when Jay has modern legends on the show... especially someone as fascinating as Craig Jackson with his wonderful stories.
Does anyone notice that Jay has lost quite a bit of weight and is looking way healthier. Glad to see that he’s taking care of himself so he can be around for many more years.
This muscle car is a hoot, complete with purple paint job and "creature comforts." A real time machine. Jackson is a congenial guest.
Yup, worked on the body on one in the eighties - nice to see one completed can't wait...good teaser
Running the crate Hemi and leaving the numbers engine pickled in storage so you can drive the car and not worry is an awesome idea.
I luv a Hemi...But the best engine configuration for the street was the 440 6-pack...😎
Richard Carpenter agrees- that was one of the all time best Jay Leno Garage episodes. Watch it again. I like his black 440 a lot better, and his original owner stories are so cool.
YEP! Had 2 older brothers one was 10 years older the other was 6 years older. They both owned combos of Hemis, 440's and one had a A12 super bee. Anyway. I also owned a A12 automatic super bee car, was the second owner around 2002 and also owned a 67 Hemi GTX in the late 90's. Of all those cars the 440 6- pack cars ruled and were somewhat easier to maintain.
@@Sheehy223 A 440 engine or a 440-six-pack car. Anyway, both were great engines the Hemi did require more maintenance and I can tell you this, in the late 70's a set of Hemi plug wires were 115.00 bucks, I know that firsthand, lol.
Nah. It doesn't rev as high as the 426.
@@basshead. First, your comment is not that simple there are many factors to consider however, a 426 may rev a few hundred RPMs that is not enough to outrun a 6-pack car. 6-pack (440) will kill any Hemi out of the hole however on the big end the Hemi will come close to outrunning the 6-pack. As a matter of fact, if they were to race 1350/60 feet instead of the 1320 the hemi would win. Keep in mind that both cars were set-up exactly the same.
This was a delightful show. I remember watching Jay Leno's Garage and then switching over to the Barret-Jackson auction show that would always be on afterwards. Two men who know their cars talking about what they love was priceless.
That Hemi Cuda is an awesome car to see! The 426 Hemi was a racing engine detuned for the street. I think the last Dodge Challengers and Chargers with the high performance Hellcats will be worth a whole lot in the future.
I agree. If I were rich I'd buy a couple and store them for 20 years.
Naah, can't be true. The most famous modern cars won't go up in value dude. They surely won't do what every single remotely similar thing has always done! It's like saying water is wet! We all know it can't be true! /sarc
They probably will, but they also made orders of magnitude more of them.
It's all about the "feel", sound, aura and history. And ohh man, don't they look GOOD!!! That's what makes cars like these worth every cent. Wish I had one. 😥
My first car was a 1971 Barracuda I bought in 1977 for $1200. It was a 318 with a 3 speed manual on the floor. I was in college, so I didn't have much money, but I did buy a set of ET slotted alum mags with 60 series tires on the rear and 70 series tires on the front and glass pack exhaust. I loved that car even though it wasn't that fast, but it was a head turner and it sounded great. The screen saver on my computer is the only photo I have of that car.
My friend bought a '70 340 6 pak Plum 'Cuda new and took me for a ride; nearly heart-stopping acceleration! Just around the block fuel went down a quarter tank. He couldn't keep up with the payments, but for a brief time, what a ride!
Those old cars have no tank baffle so the needle could wander a bit.
It didnt use a 1/4 tank for a short drive/trip around the block lol
Love the sound of the shutting door, priceless
Yup- that hollow, cheap, rattling, 70's mopar door closing sound!
Absolute Legends. The cars and the men alike. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
#JayLeno #CraigJackson thank you all for everything you have done sharing with us and giving your time 1:37
Good memories from the Nash Bridges TV series.
Exactly loved that yellow cuda Don johnson was driving 😍😎
Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction is something I look forward to every year. Craig Jackson has done so much for classic car enthusiasts! Great video!
My dream car!
I feel you brotha
NfS Carbon ...
I have one in FH4.
Beautiful. It's from an era before my time and the collectors have a lot more knowledge and money than I do, but the way it sits and rolls is just lovely.
One of my favorite cars ever 💪🏻
Thank you Mr. Leno for another amazing car review and it’s always a pleasure when you do an episode with Mr. Jackson🙏🏽
Nostalgia ain't cheap.
But definitely worth it
Great quote
@17:00 when Jay hits the starter ...."There it is the old Highland Park Hummingbird!" HA! vlove that sound!
I had a 70 cuda ralley red. 4 speed 383 magnum in 1973 for $2500. I know it wasn't as rare as this. I traded my 67 RS Camaro for it. But I sure wish I had them still. Dad and Mom bought a 70 cuda and it had the 440 six pack. I was 15 and mom let me drive it once lol (I only had a drivers premit) I was banded from driving again.
I had a 70 Cuda also 383 magnum got in early 1973 same price as yours, It was reddish orange. Sold it in 1974 for $1200.00 was all I could get. I still want one again.
@justthink5854
Sweet did you have main bearing problems? I'm not getting replies for some reason. You tube I suspect. Sorry for the late reply.
Great car. Though I was a Chevy lover and had the Roth T-shirts to prove it, I always admired the Mopar muscle cars. Kid in my high school in NJ had one of these. And a couple of R/T Challengers. I remember being impressed it had a six pack from the factory.
I bought a '71 455 Buick Centurion Convertible from my dad for 100 bucks. It was. pristine car, cinnamon w/ white top/interior, when he owned it but he sold it to a friend who promptly took into Jersey City and Newark and it was stolen in a day. Cops found it and my dad asked if I still wanted it. I said yes, but was shocked when it arrived on a flatbed. It looked like it went through a gang war. Still, I could see potential. I fixed it up as best as I could. New top, new back window, new chrome, new tires, tuned up, etc. Got so many compliments on that car, from my gf's dad to the local car guys in 'the back row' at the burger places to dudes hanging out at the beach down the shore. With the top down, surfboards fit nicely in the back seat.
On Christmas night, sitting in front of the TV w/ my gf, we heard an explosion outside. My car was hit by the well known 20 something drunk down the street. Plowed right into the front passenger side. I had it parked off the road on her lawn (in the snow) totally OFF THE ROAD. In a way, I guess my Buick saved lives that night, since he was so drunk he would've killed someone if he had gotten out onto the roads. Insurance totaled it and I got a check for 2500 dollars in 1983. That was a fortune for me back then. I wasn't giving up on it. Bought a pro level air compressor, a welder, grinders/sanders, tons of Craftsman tools. Rebuilt it better than ever with lots of money left over.
One week after getting it back on the road, after a year of rebuilding, me and a buddy took it on a road trip from NJ up through Canada all the way to Gaspe peninsula above Nova Scotia for an international Tall Ships Sailing Regatta celebrating the founding of Canada. I had seen the poster in the newspaper and it looked fun. Had no job, only the cash left over, no credit card, not even AAA and a car that was off the road for over year after being totaled. And thought, sure, why not?
Not one hiccup the whole trip. Ran like a Swiss watch. Had one of the best times of my life on that trip. So glad I didn't give up on her.
Here, at 17:38 I noticed that the passenger side wheel looks a bit wobbly. Anyone else notice that?
That's the kind of car Hollywood could write a whole movie around! or tv series
They did, Nash Bridges
What a great video. I had a 73 with 340 and bought it new in Pensacola and a day later drove it to Kingston Ontario in 17 hours. It was the sadness day of my life. Jay this is a beautiful car and thanks for bringing Craig on with this great car. Drive safe both of you.
Why saddest, because you were tired?
Two brilliant men
Jackson and Leno out cruzing a beautiful hemi,Now That's Cool,I truly enjoyed this video.
The sock in the pants comment from Jay took me by surprise 😂😂😂😂
That's Jay's version of working blue.
This car/body style made me fall in love with cars/driving. I had to wait a few years to get my 1973 Challenger, 340. I was so disappointed to find out that emission controls etc. had reduced my dream car to little better than a ‘grocery getter’. Compression had been reduced from the ground pounding 11 to 1 to 8.5 to 1. It still sounded great but the thrill I was expecting was gone.
Actually Dan Gurney's Trans Am Cudas are 304 cubic inch, and are a destroked 340 motor . Not 303 cubic inch ' and a destroked 360.
I've always liked cars of the 20s to 30s. Everything mechanical in those days. No computers, or emissions. Things you can work on. Today's cars you can't even work on them. Love the video Jay.
"Supertramp" 8-track cassette in the dash👍
This is a car you don't mind to "take the long way home" in 😊
I love that Craig drives this car. It saddens me that people buy a beautiful car and then keep it in their garage and never drive it. I understand that cars are bought as investments, but a car needs to be driven.
That's the thing about those old Mopars. Even new they didn't handle that great or even stop that well. I had a 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus I bought two years old right out of high school and with the polyglas tires it handled terrible along with the factory disc brakes. I traded it in on a brand new 1975 Camaro and there was a world of difference with better brakes and radial tires.
Hey bloke live in darwin Australia I'm 60 never really seen your show like maybe glimpses .
But seriously I love your jay Leno garage .
I'll watch this forever cheers .love cars these days I have a 2004 ford xr8 ute lowered ,chipped and with stainless steel twin system. Wish I could send you a photo .
Love the show cheers snowy
Speaking of Craig at Barrett Jackson . Steve Magnante has a go fund me . As he was very sick and losing his house and selling his cars and selling his magazine collection , on UA-cam . It’s the saddest thing . Craig j Leno they all need to step up for Steve . If they haven’t all ready . Spread the word .
Agree!! Sad that the world doesnt care when it comes right down to it.
Steve has contributed to the hot rod community more than most others could imagine.
Enjoy every last few shows Jay will be able to make. When my dad started to slim down as Jay is it was less than a year before he was gone.
I will miss you Jay you have been part of my life as long as I can remember, when you quit the tonight show people were heart broken, then this show came to be and this is the last Hura. Still hoping to meet you one day
That was an awful thing to say...smh....jay us not your dad. My dad is 89 and slimed down 5 years ago ..... 😏....maybe your dad didn't take care of himself properly .....
That was a pretty awful thing to say. My dad is 89 and slimed down 5 years ago. Jay is not your dad. Your dad probably didn't take very good care of himself..... 😏
🏆Jay Leno 🏆 the 🍀king of cars 😎✌️
We can see the pure joy in both your face. Both true car enthusiasts 👍👍
Jay's dropped alot of Weight, .. lookin' Great Jay!
I hope he’s healthy.
Not to long ago
1.) Jay was burned working in his car shop
2.) And most recent was in motorcycle accident.
Never want to slow down but Jay has got to be little careful.
His wife has advanced dementia, I'm sure that takes it's toll. Knowing what kind of man Jay is, he probably burning the candle at both ends trying to keep her comfortable. Pray for Jay
@@Brian-my4tm Yes I knew that.
Man, I have dreamt about owning one of these when I was younger. To me, that is the best Muscle car ever produced. Really happy to see one on your show Jay!
Omg I have to wait “TWO DAYS!” 😩 😆
Jay is such a great down to earth guy. Love this channel. Glad you survived that accident last year. Ty for all the laughs and cars. Bob from the s. Shore in ma
I did not see safety belts? Maybe not offered in a convertible?
@@curbozerboomer1773Lap belts only. The hardtop had separate shoulder belts also.
Lots of types of cars run out of style because the generations that were interested in them are slowly dying off and them cars are losing value but these cars I think will stand the test of time itself and never lose value because of the almost religious worship of late 60s early 70s muscle cars! They are the golden era of muscle cars!
Probably just normal body rattle. Keep in mind that’s a 50 year old convertible body with 800 lbs of metal (engine and trans) sitting up front, held together with mid century fasteners. Everything will shake, rattle and roll: windows, dashboard, steering column, seats, frame for the top.
-Just look at those two silver haired teenagers having fun with Mr. Jackson’s dad’s ‘Cuda!! I’m really envious!! All kidding aside that’s one beautiful automobile and Mr. Craig Jackson should be very proud. Jay thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
Jay ,will you ever do a video on you're 1970 hemi charger❤
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These videos are so nostalgic. Remember watching these 24/7 when I was 15 and the formula hasn't changed a bit 👌👌👌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I want a time machine to tell the guys who made these things they will sell for a million dollars one day 😂
What a beautiful Cuda Cruiser. Thank you Craig and Jay
Did anyone else flash back to the Bullitt chase scene when they saw the opening scene? Craig Jackson in the passenger seat of the Barracuda reminded me of the hitman (played by Paul Genge) in the passenger seat of the Charger.
I like the back stories on these cars. How they're found, restored etc. Im old lived these hemis in real time. I knew of a hemi cuda that sold for 2500 bucks in 77.
Craig can afford these cars cause his auction takes 10 % from seller and buyer. People like myself that do a frame off and alot of time and hard work in these cars and Barrett gets 20% for swinging a hammer. Of course I realize there are fees on there end to hold this auction but really it's greed not need!
I love these kind of videos because it drives the cost of these cars through the roof. There are so many OTHER good cars that people don't remember from back in the days and still turn heads hard without breaking the bank.
The door closing does sound like a Mopar.
LOL you know old cars for sure. You could tell Ford GM or Chrysler by the starterm or the doors closing, etc for many years