This 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda is a legendary piece of drag racing history, built by the iconic Sox & Martin team. Developed from a factory Body-in-White at the famed Sox & Martin race shop in Burlington, North Carolina, this Pro Stock HEMI Cuda was engineered for dominance and delivered on every front.
Built by drag racing specialist Dave Christie, this HEMI-powered ‘Cuda represented the cutting edge of early 1970s Pro Stock technology. It remains one of the most advanced and competitive 426 HEMI ‘Cudas ever built.
Engineering Highlights:
Powerplant: 426 HEMI V8 with aluminum heads, tunnel ram intake, transistorized ignition, experimental camshaft
Compression Ratio: Over 13:1 for maximum performance
Chassis: Ladder bar rear suspension for explosive launches
Construction: Built using exotic lightweight materials including titanium
Aero Upgrades: Custom hood scoop for enhanced airflow
Racing Pedigree:
This 1971 HEMI Cuda Pro Stock car made its debut at the season-opening NHRA Winternationals, where it immediately proved its capabilities by defeating one of the toughest Pro Stock fields in NHRA history. It would go on to:
Win all but two major NHRA events in 1971
Set new Pro Stock ET and speed records
Cement its status as one of the most successful and advanced HEMI Cuda race cars ever built
Legacy:
The Sox & Martin 1971 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda isn’t just another drag car, it’s a symbol of Mopar engineering excellence and NHRA innovation. It represents the pinnacle of factory-backed Pro Stock racing in the golden era of muscle cars.
Whether you’re a Mopar enthusiast, NHRA historian, or collector of Pro Stock legends, this 1971 HEMI ‘Cuda tells one of the most important stories in American motorsports.
