The seller provides plenty of information on the history of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda S and why it presents superbly. However, they emphasize the strength of the V8 under the hood and that it is a seriously fast car…. more»
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Rare Back Yard Find! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
The Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and Plymouth was still heavily committed to building performance-minded cars. The “top dog” was the 426 cubic-Inch V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission. That combination found its way into only 289 ‘Cudas that… more»
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318 V8 – No Kidding! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Yes, you read right. This is a Plymouth ‘Cuda with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine. Not a 340, or a 383, or a 440, and certainly not a 426 Hemi. As the performance market cooled off in 1972,… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
