A truly special piece of Mopar artistry has just hit the market: this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda, nicknamed “Hell’s HEMI,” is currently for sale on BuyTheCar, and it’s easily one of the most striking E-body restomods we’ve come across this year. Built over more than a decade by Todd Redenshek of Excalibur Auto, the car blends razor-sharp custom metalwork with a genuinely usable modern drivetrain, and it comes backed by a trophy case few restomods can match.
From every angle, the ‘Cuda wears its custom bodywork beautifully. Shaved door handles, shaved bumpers, and flush-mounted glass give the classic E-body silhouette a clean, uninterrupted flow, while the PPG “Wicked Green Apple” paint is set off by hand-painted pinstriping across the hood and rear quarters. Even the frame and undercarriage were finished in matching color, a detail that speaks to the level of care poured into this build. You can see the full photo set in the listing on BuyTheCar.
Popping the hood reveals a Gen II 426ci HEMI V8 crate engine producing a healthy 465 horsepower, dressed with a billet accessory drive and anodized fittings that make the engine bay look every bit as finished as the exterior. Power routes through a built TorqueFlite 727 three-speed automatic with a Gear Vendors overdrive and out to a Ford 9-inch rear end, giving the car both the presence and drivability that make restomods so appealing. The seller’s full breakdown of the drivetrain is available in the BuyTheCar auction listing.
Slide inside and the theme continues: modified power bucket seats sourced from a 2004 Pontiac GTO have been reupholstered in black and grey leather by Restylers City Inc., paired with a custom headliner, matching door panels, and a brushed-aluminum LED Auto Meter gauge cluster. It’s a cabin that feels far more at home in a modern grand tourer than a 1971 Barracuda, without losing any of the car’s character. More interior photos are posted alongside the BuyTheCar listing.
Underneath, the ‘Cuda rides on a color-matched, one-off chassis with TVC coilovers, a four-link rear suspension, and front and rear sway bars, while a four-wheel Wilwood disc brake setup with chrome calipers handles stopping duties. Staggered Billet Specialties wheels, 18 inches up front and 20 inches out back, are wrapped in wide BFGoodrich g-Force T/A rubber. It’s the kind of underpinning that turns a beautiful build into one that can actually be driven and enjoyed, and it’s detailed further on the car’s BuyTheCar auction page.
Since its completion in 2024, “Hell’s HEMI” has racked up an eye-popping run of show wins, including a Builders Choice Award at the Good Guys Southwest Nationals and numerous Best of Show and Best Mopar honors through early 2026, with the accompanying trophies and memorabilia included in the sale. For anyone chasing a restomod that combines head-turning craftsmanship with a genuine competition pedigree, this ‘Cuda is worth a close look, and bidding is currently open on BuyTheCar.
Shawn Henry