Whenever I see this body style of Plymouth Barracuda, I can’t help but think about the famous “Hemi Under Glass” race cars. This specific car is a 1968 Barracuda and it can be found for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $11,000. Located in Sacramento, California, this car looks like a fairly solid project. This car would make a great clone of the Hemi Under Glass cars, take a look for yourself.
The ad says the 318 cubic inch V8 runs but “may need work.” I’m not sure what that means, but the buyer had better plan on a rebuild or an engine swap. If the current engine is rebuildable, would you rebuild it or put something else in its place? The “Hemi Under Glass” cars obviously featured a Hemi engine that was mounted in the rear of the car underneath the large rear window.
There is some obvious upholstery work that needs to be done, but overall, the interior doesn’t look too bad. As you can see, the carpet has been removed and the floors appear to be really solid! The aftermarket gauges under the dash may point to some past hot rod hijinx.
The Cragar-style 5-spoke wheels make the car look like a cool period-correct street machine. As with the floor pan, the sheet metal looks very solid with just surface rust. I’m not sure if the seller will get their asking price, but this car certainly looks like it will live to see another day. What do you think?
If the car is just as solid underneath as on top, great deal! The only thing baffling me is why someone repainted the car green when it has a blue interior?
I really like the green over blue – both look like they could be original, and maybe somewhat of an unusual combo if correct. My favorite for the breed, but pref the 340 versions.
From the engine bay pic car was originally blue on blue. Why on Earth anyone would put green over blue, who knows? LOL Of course back in early 70’s we were on the Save the Earth and flower power thing. LOL Wow, seems we’re back to save the Earth again.
Under the hood is blue too, it was repainted green ,for what reason I dont know
My Wife’s first car was a 1967 Barracuda Fastback in blue with a blue interior. The base V8 was a 273. I repainted it in 1971 or so with much wet sanding and buffing.
This one is too far away for me, I live in SW Florida.
Well IMHO this gen Barracuda needs neither a Hemi nor an engine in the rear to be cool vehicles, actually I think it’s the best-looking gen of all Barracudas. Now I’m pretty certain seller won’t get his asking, otherwise it would’ve been pulled weeks ago. Definately falling into the ‘project’ category but at least a seemingly rot-free starting point.
Anyone with better knowledge than I on Mopars know about model specific parts availability for these cars ?
Same old thing, every Barracuda MUST have had a hemi, when nothing could be further from the truth. 99% of all Barracudas had small block motors. Like l_s sez, at the time, it was more about the beauty of the car, and hemi’s were strictly for drag racing, nothing more. Hemi, another buzz word. My neighbor bought some Ram pickup with a “hemi”, and she really believes it’s something special. I didn’t have the heart to tell her, nope, a reciprocating V8 like any other.
As an owner of a 70’s US vehicle, I too was concerned about parts, but the local AZ had everything so far, and I’m sure it’s no different with this, except, it may have a coating of dust on the box, and the price isn’t $3.99 anymore.
Since the “Hemi under glass” was mentioned, as Jay Leno found out, they go better in a straight line than corners. At 1st, I thought this crash was staged, but looking at it again, I don’t think so. Even the pros screw up. I felt really bad for Bob, you can see he was upset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVlBuP7aVUw
wow–WHAT A MORON
No, I think your name is Butthead. Try being nicer please, we all have our right to express opinions.
Howard, you are not getting much respect today, talk about rude, but rest assured you have my full support. I enjoy and agree with most of your posts.
Great video Howard! I hope I can safely roll cars at 80. And when it warms up I am going to put decals under all my rigs. I see the importance now. Loved Jays line after the roll to the safety dude, take care, Mike!
Thanks, it’s okay, 35 years of trucking and dealing with lunkheads has toughened me some. Rolls right off.( snif) I think, like my old man, I say things people don’t want to hear, Affects their wallet too much. I still enjoy the site, it’s not quite FB, not yet anyway. I’m not sure who the moron is, but can’t be Bob Riddle. He wowed the crowds for years. We all screw up. Peace all.
Riggle, sorry.
I think the Hemi under glass was just a senior moment I mean the guys 80! He probably forgot he was driving. He probably wanted to give Jay an extra special ride one he would not soon forget. Was a nice wheelie, there was another guy went over 1/8 mile in a wheelie with the Hemi in the front,
Hemi under glass, sure I owned it….came in a box with instructions how to glue it together. For 426 Hemi nuts just a wheel standing Hurst built Super Stock drag car would be more than enough to scare youself with. Those Cudas and Darts ruled their class for a long long time.
Car up there could use more cubes under the hood, unleaded even better, but not a 440 or anything crazy. I have fond and not so fond memories of these ‘Cudas.
Ha,, me too, several times, I think. They aren’t $2.99 anymore,, https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/amt-38418sd.htm
And it’s gooooone !
Hemi is not an empty word. Drive any 55 on version and compare it to a similar displacement engine of the era, and you won’t need to hear about it- you will have felt it.
And that was before all the development work done through the years by the specialist shops.
And yes, it is silly to think every Mopar product needs one to be relevant.
This is a great design. And with a slant 6 in it, it will be a satisfying ride. If you need more go, then the full range of products will avail you of the combination of qualities to get a car that suits. That was the beauty of the high tide of US manufacturing. At least before ‘platforms’ and bean counting to limit those options.
This car is going to be a doable labor of love that might pay off if investment is how you go about it. Otherwise another fine opportunity to kill time and money.