Two legendary Plymouth Hemi Cudas and a Dodge Hemi Coronet were just pulled from a Missouri barn and the find is incredible
Published on Apr 03, 2026 at 2:20 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 05, 2026 at 1:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This YouTuber struck gold after finding a Plymouth Hemi Cuda and a Dodge Hemi Coronet in the same barn in Missouri.
These two icons were rare to begin with, but they’re becoming even more desirable because so many have been lost.
They were also about to be lost, but they’re now going to be brought back to life, and then they’ll be on their way to a car show.
This is also possible thanks to a feature of these Hemi engines people don’t talk about often enough.
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These cars are so rare because people neglect them
These two models were rare when they were first produced,, but they’re becoming even more ‘exclusive’ and exotic now because so many have been lost, destroyed, or neglected.
Between 1970 and 1971, Plymouth built around 700-800 Hemi Cudas.
As for the Dodge Coronet, no more than 1,400 were built.
But now, decades later, so many of these cars are either damaged beyond repair or – as is the case here – clearly in bad shape.
It’s a shame, but that’s probably down to the fact that treating cars as collectibles is a relatively new phenomenon.
Back then, people would buy cars to actually drive them.
This YouTuber struck gold when he found both a Hemi Cuda and a Coronet
YouTuber Auto Archaeologist traveled to Missouri to uncover two rare Mopar muscle cars; one was a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda and a 1966 Dodge Coronet 500.
Both cars had seen better days, but both were salvageable.
The 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda was finished in Plum Crazy Purple, which is a great name for a paint option, and it was – if we wanted to use auction jargon – a ‘highly desirable’ four-speed model.
The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 was fitted with a 426 Hemi and a four-speed transmission, and it came with 148,000 miles on it.
Despite being high-performance powertrains, Hemi engines are actually workhorses, so it won’t be too difficult to fix them.
Expensive, yes, but not automatically difficult.
The video was posted a few days ago, so stay tuned for updates on these two beauts.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
