Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
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Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One of None? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 Clone
The ‘Cuda was the performance side of the last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda (1970-74). The 440 V8 was in its last year in the “pony car” in 1971 but was only offered from the factory with the Six-Pack… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 87 Comments
Rare 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
UPDATE 11/17/2023: We recently featured this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a rare bench seat, and while the bidding was spirited, it appears it failed to sell. This is not unusual for classics within this price range, but the… more»
Nov 11, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Flood Victim: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda ran from 1970 to 1974 and is considered highly collectible today. This ’70 Barracuda is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it has been modified from its build date with a different engine… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Worth Saving? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a long-time fan of E-Bodies, to potentially deem one too far gone to feasibly save makes my heart hurt, but that could be the case for this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on Craigslist. My first teen car was… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
True Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang, but the latter got all the attention. That was in 1964 and it wouldn’t be until 1970 before the Barracuda would shed its Valiant heritage and get… more»
Oct 14, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»
Oct 2, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
3,700 Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
I get that the 1973 model isn’t one of the most favored cars from the third-generation Barracuda herd, but considering the direction muscle offerings were headed in by this point just the fact that the ‘Cuda held on this… more»
Sep 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Project Pony Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Four-Speed V8
Plymouth didn’t know it, but it invented a new genre in the pantheon of automotive history: the pony car. Arriving in April of 1964 – just a few weeks before Ford’s Mustang – the Barracuda possessed the long hood/short… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Potent Drop Top: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Some classics achieve legendary status courtesy of exceptional performance, while others do so by hitting the market as the right car at the right time. There are also those where the appearance almost transcends simple automotive styling, bordering on… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was nearing the end of its lifespan by 1973, and while the car was declining in terms of performance compared to just a couple of years prior at least the design team let the basic third-generation… more»
Aug 5, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 Of 1,818: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S 4-Speed
With all the hype and attention the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda cars are constantly receiving, it’s easy to lose sight of what a fine pony car offering their predecessor was, especially if you happen to run across a Formula-S example… more»
Aug 4, 2023 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When Ford’s Mustang debuted, no one could have imagined just how incredibly well the car would do, but other manufacturers knew Ford was working on a new sporty compact. While Chrysler was on a tight budget at the time,… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Reassembly Required: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»
