In the mid-1960s, it was well known that Ford wanted to make a sporty car based on the Falcon sedan, which eventually became the Mustang. Sensing this, Chrysler wanted to build something to compete with that. Taking the platform used for the Plymouth Valiant, they came up with the Barracuda. The first generation was essentially a fastback version of the Valiant, albeit with tweaked sheet metal; but the second generation, like this 1969 model, really came into its own as a unique vehicle. Still sharing the Valiant underpinning, it gained completely redesigned sheet metal and options packages, compared to the first generation. The Barracuda name continued until 1974, and in the later years shared much with the Dodge Challenger. You can find this one here on eBay, where the current bid at time of writing is $11,999 with less than a day to go, so hurry and bid if you want a good, underrated pony car!
This example was owned by the same family between 1969 and 2013, and it looks like they cared for it like a good family heirloom should be cared for. The body is straight, there’s no rust, and all the trimmings are in place with no discernable wear. The seller does mention, though, that the front left fender was replaced years ago, but you can’t tell it from the pictures.
Options include factory air conditioning, tinted glass, vinyl top, and the base model slant 6 engine. The interior looks good, with no rips in the seats, and a clean dash. The seller doesn’t say whether it’s a manual or automatic transmission, but I’m pretty sure there are only two pedals visible here.
Now, crucially, the repairs. It has a new air conditioning compressor, battery, power steering pump, fuel pump, and the transmission and carburetor have been rebuilt. To use it like a real car, all you gotta do is give the air conditioner a recharge. Going into summer, that might be wise if you want to show it. It may not have the racy V-8 motor, but there aren’t many examples of “normal” cars from the 1960s left anymore. This near-perfect time capsule comes well-optioned with air conditioning and that fancy vinyl top. The seller includes a picture of the original manufacturing plate, so if there are any Plymouth fans here who can decode these numbers and letters, you can know for sure what you’re getting.
Someone will End up With a nice car for the money.
My issue – if you want some big bucks – show some better pictures ! Pretty sure this is the same one that’s been for sale before…..and it still hasn’t sold – so buyer beware.
But nothing really establishes value like dimly lit pictures proving the car has a cover. Lol
If the AC simply needs a recharge it would be to the seller’s advantage to spend a couple hundred bucks to have it done.
it was charged…where to the refrigerant go? It’s my experience that seldom do AC systems “just need a charge” – that statement ranks up there with ran when parked, needs TLC, and all the other ones…
Uh oh, Survivor…
Uh oh, Survivor. Does it have original air in the tires? Gotta keep things on the up and up.
Item location:
Norwood, New Jersey
But nothing really establishes value like dimly lit pictures proving the car has a cover. Lol
Sold for $12,099 after a last minute bid from buyer who should now hit themself on forehead and say “I ‘cuda’ hadda V8!”
Ben Rybisky:
This car has the tell-tale wide brake pedal and REALLY blowing up the picture reveals the automatic transmission shift indicator on top of the steering column. Besides, would any manual transmission in a Barracuda have a column shifter? I really don’t know, so I am asking. I seem to remember Camaros and Firebirds had a column shifted 3 speed manual transmission.
Yup, 3spd manual equipped Barracudas had column mounted shifters like just about any US car of the day. Few automakers would give their customers a floor shifter together with the base transmission when the column spec pieces were already on hand ( some exceptions to that rule of course like for instance Mustangs and 2+2 Pontiacs).
The ’69 Barracuda in the provided link is one of only 48 ‘verts produced with the /-6 and 3spd manual
https://www.allpar.com/threads/rich-rininsland%E2%80%99s-rare-slant-six-powered-1969-barracuda-convertible.228330/
Yes, my 1969 Cuda coupe is a base 3 on the tree and a slant 6.
Yes, my 1969 Cuda coupe is a base 3 on the tree and a slant 6 but does have bucket seats !
Ended:
May 03, 2021
Winning bid:
US $12,099.00
[ 2 bids ]
Yep….saw the 1 bid then 2 – didn’t check the bidders. Think it’ll show back up.