Barn Finder Michael seems to have an eye for spotting interesting cars. He referred this Barracuda through to us, so thank you for that Michael. This Barracuda looks to be a solid car that would make a great, and fairly easy, restoration project. You will find the car listed for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and is being offered for sale with a clean title. The owner has set a price of $14,500 for the Plymouth.
The first thing that I noticed about this car is how solid it appears to be. The supplied photos are good quality, and there basically aren’t any real signs of rust. Encouragingly, the owner does state quite clearly that no panels will need to be replaced, and that the floors, trunk, and frame are all solid. That all sounds to me like a good starting point. All of the glass and trim also appear to be good. The car could definitely use a new coat of paint, but there’s no reason why it couldn’t be used as it is.
The overall condition of the interior is quite good. The seats are in good condition, and while the upholstery on the door trims is wrinkled, I think that this could be stretched back into shape. The dash is complete, although the pad is cracked. Once again, there is no reason why it couldn’t be used as it is, and any repairs performed as time and money permits.
Under the hood is the 318ci V8, which is matched to an automatic transmission. The owner states that the car runs and drives. The car has recently undergone some work which has included having the carburetor rebuilt, the distributor has been replaced, new tires have been fitted, an oil change, and new fuel pump. The owner is also willing to supply a video to prospective buyers which shows the engine running.
If you are an enthusiast looking to take on their first restoration project, then a car like this Barracuda is probably a good place to start. On appearances and the information provided by the seller, this seems to be fairly straightforward. I always advise those new to restoration to take on an easy first project, because nothing kills enthusiasm than taking on a big restoration project, and then discovering that you are in way over your head. This one looks like you could avoid those dramas, and complete the majority of the restoration in a home workshop. With reasonable examples of the ’68 Fastback starting at around $22,000, then this one does make sense as a project.
A 318 should be painted Corporate Blue not Orange. The car itself looks quite good.
Red is correct, blue started in 1970. Orange on a 318 was for police engines.
That’s not orange, it’s red, which is what 318’s were painted through ’69.
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Wow, I thought 14K was a bit much for non formula.
Good looking ’68 Barracuda. What other options does it have other than the 318 V8, Torqueflite, www tires, wire wheel covers and console?
Me and my husband are restoring a 1968 fastback barraacuda.
I know everyone goes nuts for the ’70-’71 Cudas, but this is my favorite of the breed. I prefer the hardtop version, but this a cool Plymouth.
My Wife’s first car was a 1967 Barracuda in this color with a dark blue interior. 273 auto. Great car, and great memories. Sold it to buy a new 1972 Capri V6. I still have the wife.
I was about 8 when these fastback Barracuda’s came out and I thought they were very cool. Of course they look dated now, but the early fastback Mustangs seem to really hold up.
$14500…for a 318 Car…lmao
Very nice example of a solid Barracuda Fastback! A great start to a classic ride.Wheels and tires and drop in a hot “340” with dual exhaust is all that you need here! My first car was a 1969 “M-code”Fastback with a “383”big block,it was a fast street machine!
I helped a high school friend shove a 440 into a ’69 cuda where the 383 once sat back in 1973, and boy did it haul! Wasn’t too hard.
When I was 18 years old I used to pump gas at a Hess station in New Jersey this guy would come in with a 69 blue 383 4 speed formula s car had fenderwell headers torsion bars turn all the way up Keystone classics all the way around and a back window full of class winner stickers car was so fn cool.
For the same money,I’ll take this over that satellite for sure ,but then I’m partial to fastbacks and greenhouses .STM thought 14 was too much for a non Formula ??? I Just paid 40 for my 68 Barracuda Formula S 383,and spent a year looking for one that good for under 50.
I’ve owned two ‘69 Barracuda Fastbacks,and think they are awesome looking cars,but the ‘67 and ‘68 hoods were nice.Not sure why Plymouth put the flat plain hood on most small block cars in 1969.With big block Barracudas you could get two small scoops on each side of the hood.Just wanted something more on mine,I installed a Dart Sport hood with the dual snorkel !