The Plymouth Barracuda shed its Valiant roots in 1970, receiving a fresh E-body platform that was also shared with Dodge’s new Challenger. Sales would increase by 50%, but the resurgence was short-lived and demand quickly trickled away. The seller offers a 1973 Barracuda (not the ‘Cuda model) that has a “built” 360 cubic-inch V8, but a body and chassis with rust issues. Located with a restoration shop in Newark Valley, New York, this Mopar project is available here on craigslist for $11,500. Here’s another well-described tip from Mitchell G.!

A decline in interest in muscle and “pony” cars had fallen so much that the Barracuda was only 2.5% of total Plymouth production in 1973. The big-block V8s were gone in the Barracuda after 1971, and the Slant-Six was canned after 1972. That left the 318 and 340 engines as the only choices when this Barracuda was assembled. At just 22,000 units in 1973, production was split about 50/50 between the regular Barracuda and the ‘Cuda (the seller’s car is from the first category).

The seller provides a rundown on the VIN/fender tag details. The factory 318 is gone, having been replaced by a 360 (which is from 1974 or later) that has been tricked out somewhat with a 4-barrel Edelbrock carb. The 727 automatic transmission has also been “built”. It’s said to be a good running machine with headers, but it needs an exhaust system and new brakes. Since the seller is also a shop, they have offered to do more work on the car for an extra charge.

At one time, this Plymouth wore Tahitian Gold paint and a black bucket seat interior (which is rough but may be complete). The body is in need of major attention, and the seller has some of what you’ll need, such as a new floor pan and inner fenders. If you buy this rough project, you’ll still have to source a lot of metal bits and pieces. If you don’t mind a DIYer, at least this one isn’t back at Square 1.