Chrysler rejuvenated its position in the “pony car” market in 1970 by giving the Plymouth Barracuda a platform of its own instead of being an extension of the Valiant compact. The car would share that body with the newcomer,… more»
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Aug 14, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Curious Yellow Roller: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda was a reborn car in 1970, sharing its new platform with the also new Dodge Challenger. Response to the changes was positive and sales increased by half over 1969. The automobile had minor changes in 1971, the… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Same Owner 57 Years! 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
As far as animal-based car names go, they tend to gravitate towards the mean, fast, aggressive, and/or tough side of the spectrum. I don’t know if buyers in 1965 would have filled showrooms to buy a cuddly Plymouth… Panda?… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mopar Assortment In Florida!
You know the expression, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, the seller here has nine interesting Chrysler products for sale but thinks he can get buyers interested with just two photos showing just three of the vehicles…. more»
Jul 28, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Less Than 200 Built? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Who doesn’t remember Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors of the early 1970s? Some of the choices were pretty wild and made most any performance car wearing one look faster. This 1971 ‘Cuda 340 was finished in GY3 Curious Yellow, and it… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Many people don’t realize it, but the Plymouth Barracuda is the world’s first pony car. While Ford’s Mustang garnered all the attention when the company pulled back the covers, the Barracuda appeared in showrooms two weeks before the ‘Stang…. more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
‘Cuda 318 V8? 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler saw demand for both of its “pony car” offerings fall off after 1970. That was due – at least in part – to higher insurance premiums on performance models and a detuning of engines after 1971 for lower… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth’s decision to base its Third Generation Barracuda on the new E-Body platform was wise because it gave the new model a more muscular and purposeful appearance than its predecessors. It is also a look that has aged well,… more»
Jun 23, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
3Fer! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1/ 1985 Buick Grand National/ 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Even if it needs to be restored, I still get excited when an LT1 Chevrolet Corvette crosses our path, and a convertible model with a hard top just sweetens the emotion. But in this case, there’s actually more here… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Classic Mopar: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda!
When you think of the classic muscle car wars of yesteryear, the Plymouth Barracuda was quietly right up there with the best of the best. Originally supposed to be named “Panda,” the Barracuda was manufactured between the years 1964-1974… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
FC7 In Violet! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The Plymouth Barracuda got a big restyle for 1970, with a new body that took the car to legendary status and created a demand that seems to continue to keep growing. Plymouth wrapped up production at the end of… more»
Jun 12, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»
May 28, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Modified ‘Cuda: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964 with its new Barracuda. Like its competitor (Mustang/Falcon), the Barracuda had its roots in an existing compact, the Valiant. But the Valiant wasn’t a car that made… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 66 Drop-Tops! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The Plymouth Barracuda got a complete overhaul for 1970 and the result was a design that would deliver a 50% increase in sales over the prior year. Its Gran Coupe was introduced as the premium model for those who… more»
May 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»
