This car could be the subject of a couple of debates: why does it have real oak trim on it, and is it a woodie or a woody? It’s a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Woodie, or “woody”, as the seller refers to it as. It’s listed on eBay with an unmet reserve and a current bid price of $8,000! It’s located in one of the most posh and lush-sounding cities in America: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Even the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) says that whether it’s woodie or woody is like the potato/potatoe or Duesey/Duesie argument, there is simply no correct answer. What are your thoughts? Now, about that wood…
The seller says that this car “was built as a one of a kind, with real oak wood trim hand crafted. The car was purchased in 1989 after being stored 12 years, built in the early 90’s was driven and stored inside since.” They go on to say that there is no “rust or rot, trunk is excellent as is undercarriage” and that it’s “a really decent car.” 1967 was first year for the second-generation Barracuda and a convertible is somewhat rare. One with wood, and/or wood applique, on the sides is very rare. This car makes me think of the K-Car-with-chrome Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country convertibles from the late-1980s. But, this would be much cooler to own, in my opinion.
The interior of this unusual car looks more normal, or at least more like what a 1967 Barracuda convertible should look like. The seats look fantastic, front and rear. There are “no leaks no smoke ps-pb-power top” and the top “is good no rips, works really quick, without starting car if you desire.” That’s important when what would normally be the biggest cool factor, a convertible option, works great. I think that the wood sides are what the vast majority of people would notice about this car now, not that it’s a convertible, probably even if the top was down at the time.
This is a 273 cubic-inch V8 and with its 2-barrel carburetor it would have had 180 hp. The seller has “recently had brakes serviced, also a tune up, oil and filter + plugs. New brake cables and springs on brakes. No leaks rust or rot, trunk is excellent as is undercarriage, new battery also.” Hagerty lists a #3 good condition 1967 Barracuda convertible as being valued at $19,900. This car appears to be in similar condition as their rating system, but does the woodie/woody part of the mix add or detract from the value of this car?
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