Bare-Metal Honesty: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

• Seller: JAMES V GIORDANO (Contact)
• Location: Carnation, Washington
• Mileage: 98047 Shown
• Chassis #: BH23B72255570
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 225 cui Slant-6
• Transmission: Automatic

Buying an old project car can sometimes feel like gambling on whatever is hiding beneath the paint. This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda removes much of that uncertainty. Its exterior was soda-blasted down to bare metal, then protected with gray primer, exposing what the seller describes as a remarkably solid, low-rust body. Add power front disc brakes, an original black interior, and a running slant-six drivetrain, and this could be an appealing starting point whether the next owner wants an economical cruiser or has V8 plans in mind. Located in Carnation, Washington, the Barracuda shows 98,047 miles, carries a clean title, and is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for $9,750.

The car is currently presented in gray primer after its exterior was stripped. The seller states that the body was soda-blasted to bare metal, revealing only light surface corrosion before primer was applied in May 2025 to protect the exposed steel. That may not have the immediate visual appeal of shiny paint, but anyone who has restored an old Mopar knows how valuable it can be to see the body before someone covers its problems with filler and paint. The body appears complete, and the photo gallery includes useful views of the trunk, underside, engine compartment, and other areas buyers should inspect closely. Surface corrosion is visible underneath, as expected on a car of this age, but the seller describes the Barracuda as a “low-rust survivor”.

Most of the exterior trim and emblems are also present. They were temporarily installed for some photos, but the seller plans to remove and box them for transport. The trunk currently contains many of the parts, including the trim and other pieces removed before the body was stripped. A shop manual and some other spare parts are included with the car.

Under the hood is Chrysler’s familiar 225 cubic-inch Slant Six backed by an automatic transmission. This is not believed to be the Barracuda’s original engine. The seller states the car originally carried a 1967 RG-code block, while the installed six may date to around 1977, after a previous owner reportedly replaced the original engine.

There’s an upside to that, though. The easy route is to leave it alone. Slant Six engines earned their reputation for durability, and keeping the existing drivetrain would make this an unusual, inexpensive Barracuda to simply finish cosmetically and enjoy. Dropping a V8 into it would be the fun route, though, and since it’s not numbers-matching, you won’t feel bad.

The Barracuda also has a couple of desirable factory details. It was originally equipped with air conditioning, although the listing does not state whether the entire original A/C system remains. It also has power front disc brakes, a worthwhile feature whether the next owner keeps the six or swaps to a V8.

The inside might be one of the car’s strongest areas. The black cabin remains surprisingly presentable and retains its original-style split bench seat. The photos show good-looking black upholstery, dashboard, steering wheel, and rear seating. One door panel is not original, but otherwise the seller describes the interior as very good.

This Barracuda’s strongest feature may ultimately be its honesty. It isn’t wearing an inexpensive repaint designed to look good long enough to sell. The body has already been stripped, the trim is largely accounted for, the interior is usable, and the drivetrain is installed. At $9,750, you could finish it as an economical Slant Six cruiser or build the V8 Barracuda you actually want. Either way, this one might be worth a closer look.