The Formula S was the performance version of the Plymouth Barracuda before there was the ‘Cuda. It was offered from 1965 to 1969 and usually included a small-block V8 with a sportier handling package. This 1966 edition is a driver (with stopping issues) that comes with a detailed history and spare parts. Much work has been done to it by the seller during his 18 years of ownership. Located in Monessen, Pennsylvania, this former daily driver is available here on craigslist for $19,000. Barn Finder Barney is at it again with the tips!
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda in April 1964 as a more youthful version of the Valiant compact. It would quickly compete with (and get overshadowed by) the Ford Mustang, which came out just weeks later. The Barracuda retained its Valiant roots until 1970 when a dedicated platform finally came its way (shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger). Focus on the earlier Formula S models was on the handling, as the largest engine available to them in 1966 was a 273 cubic inch V8 that produced 235 horses because of a higher compression ratio and a 4-barrel carburetor.
For a craigslist ad, the one for this Mopar is quite extensive. It began life in California, then began to move around, ending up in Tennessee where the seller bought it. It was wearing an older MAACO repaint, and the engine was blown, hence the reason why a 318 V8 lives under the hood now. The gas tank and upholstery were new, so the seller didn’t have to bother with those. But there is a long list of work he’s done to the car over the years, and it comes with a plethora of spare parts, including those to service its rare 10-inch rear brakes. The seller must have once lived in Indiana, we guess, as that’s where it’s titled.
The appearance of the car is as a 10-footer. Once you get close, you’ll see where the paint is starting to bubble in places. The interior should be fine, but it’s the brakes you’re going to need to worry about. The rear drums tend to overheat under pressure, so daily driving in the hill country can be challenging. The price may seem a bit high for a project that’s not a Mustang, but the seller probably has invested a huge chunk of that since 2008. You can’t test drive the Plymouth as its registration has expired, but it does run.
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