Barracuda

440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, was redesigned for 1970 and the public response was enthusiastic. At nearly 50,000 copies, sales were up by nearly half from the year before. But most people opted for some sort of V8 power,… more»

1-of-66: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible

Plymouth sold 566 examples of the Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible in 1970, but only sixty-six of those featured the drivetrain we find hiding in this survivor. It is an honest car that the new owner could drive untouched, although… more»

1 of 182: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Plymouth redesigned their Barracuda pony car in 1970 using a new E-body platform that was shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger. The buying public responded positively, and sales increased by 50% from 1969. Part of that growth may have… more»

The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda

There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»

Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»

Dry Barn Find: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Certain locations potentially produce more promising barn find projects than others. A dry climate helps protect classic steel, which is the case with this 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible. The seller located it in a New Mexico barn, and although… more»

1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

If Plymouth ever decided to build an E-body Barracuda as a 4-door sedan, this is what it may have looked like. This is a “one-of-none” creation, using the shell of a 1972 Dodge Coronet sedan and some custom fabrication… more»

Unfinished Business: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The Barracuda was a reborn car in 1970 and buyers got treated to engine choices that ranged from mild to wild. Through 1971, you could get a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8 under the hood. But the game… more»

New Transmission: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth’s Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, finally shedding its heritage with the Valiant compact. The machines used an E-Body platform that was reserved for just the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though the two autos would share… more»

Older Restoration: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

It can sometimes be easy to tell when the restoration of a classic vehicle was completed to a high standard. If the work is only days or weeks old, there will always be a lingering doubt. However, if more… more»

Fresh Paint: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Some project cars leave me scratching my head, and this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is one such vehicle. The seller sank a considerable sum into its panels and paint but chose to part with it when it emerged from the… more»

V8 Upgrade: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

With the values of Third Generation Plymouth Barracudas continuing to climb, Mopar enthusiasts sometimes struggle to locate affordable alternative project cars. That’s where candidates like this 1969 Barracuda could ride to the rescue. It is a rock-solid and complete… more»

Luxury Model Convertible: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

We’re seeing a lot of the more base model E-Bodies exchanging hands these days with the new owner intending to use them for higher model cloning or resto-mods, which is what the seller of this Barracuda had originally intended,… more»

426 Hemi Powered: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the hoopla surrounding the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964, it was overlooked that Plymouth, too, introduced the same kind of car – 17 days earlier. Just as the Mustang was derived from the Falcon, the… more»

Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»

Wheel Standing 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda transformed from a sporty compact to a full-fledged “pony car” thanks to a new E-body platform supplied by Chrysler. The changes were met with public enthusiasm and sales increased by 50% from the prior… more»

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