Fans of the Plymouth Barracuda were probably thrilled to learn the car would be redesigned for 1970 and receive a new platform, the E-Body, one that it would share with the new Dodge Challenger. In the process, the Barracuda lost the lineage it had to the Valiant since its launch in 1964. The Barracuda was a distant seller compared to the Ford Mustang, but that would change, at least for one year. This 1971 Barracuda is a project car or donor car, depending on your goal. It’s missing a lot of parts, including the front end and drivetrain. Located in Bulverde, Texas, the car is available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $9,000, putting the reserve in the rearview mirror. Thanks to our buddy, Ikey Heyman, for bringing this tip our way!

As an all-new car, Barracuda production would increase by 50% from 1969 to 1970. Helping sales was that the redesigned automobile had an engine bay large enough now to accommodate big-block engines, all the way up to the 426 Hemi. Ironically, muscle car sales started to cool off after 1970 and that apparently rubbed off onto the Barracuda as sophomore sales in 1971 were down by about a third. From a total output of 33,000 cars for ’71, more than 5,600 of them were the basic Barracuda that came with the 225 Slant-Six, as was the case with the seller’s car.

This Plymouth left the factory with either Amber Sherwood Metallic or Sassy Grass Green paint, as both were similar. Besides the inline-six, this Barracuda came with a column-mounted TorqueFlite automatic transmission, factory A/C and a vinyl top. None of those things are still present, as well as the front-end sheet metal and trunk lid. It’s strictly a project (or parts) car and does not come with a title (it was lost, but the seller also uses the term “salvage” to describe the status of the title).

While the door panels are missing, the seats, dashboard, and steering column are still there. The seller apparently pulled this Barracuda out of a shed in Texas where it must have been sitting for years, given the amount of dust, dirt, and grime. As the car has evolved, it’s a rolling shell at this point (with air in the tires), with all the suspension components still intact. While it’s not shown in some photos, the factory hood is there to accompany the car to its next stop. We’re told the radiator support, front frame rails and aprons are all good, but the floors and trunk will need patching, along with the rear frame rails in the backseat footwell area. There is a crunch in the back corner of the passenger side of the car.

Practically any car can be rebuilt or restored. Time and money are the primary factors. Is this a car you would buy and, if so, what would you do with it? Round up some parts and an engine and do a restoration or pluck some things off for your own project?