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»
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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»
Apr 13, 2022 • Auctions • 28 Comments
Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rolling Project: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Like it or not, we’re in the Moparland days where high auction reserves and outrageous buy-it-now prices are the norms, even for lower condition basic models with less desirable drivetrains. So it’s like a breath of fresh air that… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Beautiful 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383
The Barracuda experienced a rebirth in 1970 when it shed its roots with the Valiant compact. The car was treated to a new platform that was designed specifically for the pony car and its new corporate sibling, the Dodge… more»
Apr 5, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Petty Blue Project: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, arrived on the scene about the same time as the Ford Mustang, but it didn’t generate the kind of interest its competitor did. So, in 1970, the company decided to separate the Barracuda from… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fresh 273: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Choosing a likely candidate for a restoration project can be a complex undertaking. Potential buyers need to balance how much work they can perform themselves versus how much money they will have in their bank account to pay somebody… more»
Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
The First Pony Car: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Most people think the Mustang was the first “pony car,” hence the market segment would later be named after it. But the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford to the punch by 17 days in April 1964. The Barracuda would… more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Luxury Model: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
When the third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced in 1970, it was an all-new model that bore little resemblance to its predecessor. The car now rode on a revised version of Chrysler’s B-Body, called the E-Body, and… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Moulin Rouge 1 of 255: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, sharing its new E-body with the Dodge Challenger. Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors were in high style and appealed to those who wanted to make a fashion statement with their rides. This roller has… more»
Feb 24, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare 318 Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
To many car aficionados, the name ‘Cuda brings back memories of small, sporty cars with big engines. Like a 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. However, by 1973, changing conditions had eliminated all those motors and you could even… more»
Feb 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Return to Stock? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Far from the first drag car teasing potential buyers with the idea of being returned to stock, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Payson, Illinois poses a more compelling argument than most. Despite its history as a drag racer since… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback
Launched in 1967, the Second Generation Plymouth Barracuda remained in production for three model years. Our feature Fastback rolled off the line in 1968, and its overall condition is pretty respectable for an unrestored classic of that age. Increasing… more»
Feb 13, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
340 Six Pack 4-Speed! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda began in 1970, and while production lasted through 1974, the AAR model of the ‘Cuda was a one-year-only offering for ’70. The AAR, or All American Racer, was inspired by the Trans… more»
