While the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement named after it, the Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days earlier in April 1964. It was based on the compact Valiant platform and sold in decent… more»
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Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1 of 732: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Too Good to be True? 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda dropped its association with the Valiant compact in 1970 when Chrysler gave it and the new Dodge Challenger their own E-body platform. The ‘Cuda 340 was available from 1970 to 1973, replaced by a 360 in… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Buried Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula
The Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda beat them to showrooms by 17 days. Just as the Mustang was based on the Falcon compact, the Barracuda had its roots… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
Aug 27, 2024 • Exclusives • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Although Ford is often credited with creating the Pony Car sector, that honor should rightly fall to the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Ford unveiled the Mustang to great fanfare on April… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace. Muscle cars… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Off the Road 40 Years: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. Chrysler had given it a fresh new platform (E-body) that finally separated it from the Valiant. The improvement in looks and performance resulted in a 50% increase in sales… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
340/4-Speed Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When it comes to E-Bodies, the 1970 and ’71 Barracuda are probably my two favorites, with a slight nod to the latter considering its cool grille design and quad headlights up front, plus the one-year-only ‘Cuda exclusive gills in… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
273/4-Speed: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Ford is often acknowledged as the creator of the pony car sector, but Chrysler beat it to the punch with its Plymouth Barracuda. Mere days separated the pair, but the most significant difference was the publicity generated by the… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Richard Petty Tribute: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
After NASCAR put a moratorium on the Chrysler Hemi in 1964, driver Richard Petty took a year off from stock cars and tried his hand at drag racing. It was a one-year detour and by 1966, NASCAR relented and… more»
Apr 18, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Roller Plus Parts: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth was one of the first pony cars to enter the market – and was also one of the first ones to exit. The third generation arrived in 1970 and created a fair amount of excitement – but for… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Stalled but Solid project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Many enthusiasts dream of creating a classic from a blank canvas, but finding a suitable and affordable candidate can be challenging. That’s where this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may ride to the rescue. The photos suggest it has been many… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
