True or False: The Ford Mustang was the first so-called “pony car” to enter the market. And False is the answer. The Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to the game, which debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair,… more»
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62 Miles As New! 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360
Demand for muscle cars (and pony cars built as muscle cars) had fallen way off as the 1970s rolled out. Plymouth couldn’t muster 12,000 copies of the Barracuda in 1974, so they gave up on the genre (as did… more»
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6 Original Miles! 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
It’s been a long time since a 1974 model E-Body came along that I sense might actually justify a six-figure minimum bid for a Mopar collector, but this 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on eBay just might have the right… more»
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Field Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda tried to come out of the Ford Mustang’s shadows when it was given a new E-body platform in 1970. Its roots to the Valiant compact were finally gone, and sales jumped by 50% in the first… more»
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Just Turned 60! 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When I first saw this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, my initial thought was, “Man, I wish I’d been that well-preserved when I turned sixty!” Sadly, time has been less kind to me than it has been to this Plymouth, because… more»
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4-Speed Equipped! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
I may be one of the few who actually prefers the second-gen (’67-’69) Plymouth Barracuda over the third (’70-’74). And it’s the convertible and notchback body styles, such as this 1968 resident of Waconia, Minnesota, that float my boat!… more»
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440 Equipped: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
If I were to pick a car from the 1970s to park in my garage, any classic from Chrysler’s E-Body range would be a strong contender. The styling is bold and aggressive, with an inherently purposeful feel. This 1970… more»
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28k Miles/Hemi Orange! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
No all-new car may have fallen from grace as quickly as the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. Treated to a new platform and styling in 1970, the Barracuda’s sales jumped by 50% over 1969. Yet, for the 1971 model year, the… more»
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340 Six-Pack: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
There is something quite appealing about classics that are genuine sleepers. Take this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda as a prime example of the breed. It presents acceptably as a driver-grade classic, and its wheel-and-tire combination is quite conservative. However, hiding… more»
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Rusty But Unmolested: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 340
Once in a while, an E-Body comes along that seems to be at exactly the level of sheet-metal corrosion that makes it hard to quickly ascertain whether it would make more sense to repair the affected panels, or just… more»
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Mod Top Runner: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the fanfare the Ford Mustang received in April of 1964, few remember that the Plymouth Barracuda was there first. By 17 days. The Valiant-based “pony car” would always live in the shadows of the more popular Ford,… more»
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The First Pony Car: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Timing is everything. Technically, the Plymouth Barracuda was the first two-door pony car in America when it went on sale on April 1, 1964. It was Plymouth’s attempt to add some sportiness to its compact Valiant by making it… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The AAR ‘Cuda was a limited production, one-year-only model built in 1970 to satisfy the racing requirements of the Sports Car Club of America. While it had a 340 cubic inch V8, it deployed triple 2-barrel carburetors instead of… more»
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Viper V10 Swap: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Every once in a while, a listing pops up that doesn’t fit neatly into any one category, and this 1973 Plymouth Barracuda on craigslist is one of those builds. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, this project takes a classic Mopar… more»
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340S Package: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»
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318/4-Speed: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda is an almost “complete” package. It presents extremely well and features a new interior. However, the seller’s decision to slot an upgraded V8 under the hood gives it genuine performance credentials. The buyer faces a… more»
