Barracuda

Real V-Code! 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 6-BBL 4-Speed

In my early days of working on whatever beater I was driving at the time, it didn’t matter to me at all what color the car was or even if the paint looked OK upon acquisition.  My immediate objective… more»

Crusty Proposition: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Cars of the early 1970s like the Chevy Nova SS, Dodge Demon 340, and the Ford Mach 1 were intended to be alternatives to bigger, more expensive muscle cars. Such as the Chevelle SS 396, Dodge Hemi Charger, and… more»

Numbers-Matching 340: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project

1971 was a year of lasts for the Plymouth Barracuda, and unfortunately, not really in a good sort of way.  Gone for the ’72 models were the convertible offerings, and more significantly, big block powerplants.  Even the Barracuda Gran… more»

Police Hemi: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda Clone

This is an interesting car. It began life as a 1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8. Now it has a 2016 Charger Police Interceptor 5.7-liter Hemi. And cosmetically it’s in the process of being rebranded… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

I know that some readers will grit their teeth when they see the term “blank canvas,” but there are few better to describe this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. The current owner has returned the car to a rust-free state, leaving… more»

383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

With the third-generation cars seeming to get so much attention when it comes to the Plymouth Barracuda, it’s easy to forget what a fine piece of work the second-gen examples represent, especially the Formula S models.  The Barracuda got… more»

440/4-Speed Track Pack! 1970 Plymouth Cuda

We’ve covered quite a few E-Bodies here on Barn Finds recently, from some very nice rides that seem raring to go along with a few others which appear like major time-consuming projects.  This 1970 Plymouth Cuda here on eBay… more»

Unmolested Driver: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While many enthusiasts focus on the sporty Plymouth ‘Cuda, its more humble siblings are often overlooked. That’s a shame because the Barracuda has much to offer potential buyers. That is certainly the case with this 1971 Convertible, which presents… more»

Parked For Years: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project

Even in basic form, the redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a fine-looking automobile, and with nearly 5 decades passing since the last one rolled off the assembly line in ’74, many of these cars have now been turned into… more»

Rapid Transit Show Car: 1970 Plymouth Cuda

There have been numerous cars from every automaker that enthusiasts have deemed legendary examples for a variety of reasons, and Mopar sure has its share that’s earned this badge.  But a few cars in particular that seem to be… more»

1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»

383 Included: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project

Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, with some straightforward and others requiring deep commitment. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda probably falls within the second category because the new owner won’t address its rust issues in a weekend. There… more»

Low Production Barn Find! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Are there any cars that take you back to a particular place and time? Every time I see a Plymouth Barracuda convertible, I first think of Mike Brady’s 1971 model from season 3 of The Brady Bunch instead of… more»

No Reserve Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

The 1970s Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger are popular cars today with collectors. Perhaps that’s because there are far less of them around compared to the pony car market leader, the Ford Mustang. This ’72 edition of the Barracuda… more»

1 of 155: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970, and it got its own platform for the first time (which it shared with Dodge’s new Challenger). Sales increased 50% over 1969, but the positive uptick would be short-lived as… more»

Slant-Six Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

The Ford Mustang usually gets credit for starting the “pony car” craze in 1964. But few remember that the Plymouth Barracuda beat the ‘Stang to market by a whole 17 days that April. The “Cuda” maintained its heritage with… more»