Plymouth was one of the first pony cars to enter the market – and was also one of the first ones to exit. The third generation arrived in 1970 and created a fair amount of excitement – but for… more»
Barracuda
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stalled but Solid project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Many enthusiasts dream of creating a classic from a blank canvas, but finding a suitable and affordable candidate can be challenging. That’s where this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may ride to the rescue. The photos suggest it has been many… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Hot 407: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The enormous hood scoop proudly proclaims that this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is more than a pretty face. The V8 nestling beneath should provide power to burn, guaranteeing this classic will pin occupants in their seats when the pedal meets… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Driveway Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth had two hits on their hands in the 1970 model year. One was the Duster, a new fastback version of the Valiant compact, which sold like hotcakes. Another was the all-new revamped Barracuda, which finally parted ways with… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The hottest Plymouth Barracuda you could buy in 1972 was the ‘Cuda 340 with a 4-speed manual transmission. And this car was one of them as just 4,315 rolled off the assembly line. But now it might be 1-of-1… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Luxurious Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The inaugural year for the third-generation Barracuda netted some very fine choices to be found at your Plymouth dealer back in 1970, with a trip to the lot probably making most buyers yearn to buy one of each, and… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda project first struck me as a hard pass, but after digging a little deeper I spotted a few redeeming qualities that might make this one worth considering if you’re looking for an E-Body to restore,… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
530 Horsepower 440: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is a good example of how just a few short years could take its toll on a fine automobile in the early to mid-seventies, and while numerous other cars suffered a similar fate in the… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One of None? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 Clone
The ‘Cuda was the performance side of the last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda (1970-74). The 440 V8 was in its last year in the “pony car” in 1971 but was only offered from the factory with the Six-Pack… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
