Auction house Mecum, appointing such a high price, betting that the hammer will take one of the best classical oil cars in history.
Designer gig was 27-year-old John Herlitts, led by chief designer of Chrysler Elwood Engel. Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible has a convertible top, electric windows, leather seats and steering wheel and dashboard got wood trim. Thirteen years ago, the convertible has undergone a total restoration, performed by specialists Cummins Restoration of the State of Michigan.
Under the hood, the oil car is 425-strong «eight» with the three-step «automatic» Torqueflite. Such as offered for sale Hemi Cuda Convertible, only a 14 and only nine of them are equipped with a transmission.
At the same time gig at the auction, which will take place August 13 at the Monterey, California, will be put up for sale and the Ferrari Testarossa Coupe 1986 release, which is remarkable in that filmed the television series Miami Vice («Miami Vice: Department of Customs»).