The 1969 model year would be the last time the Barracuda shared its platform with the Valiant compact (actually it was the other way around). Though it would grow in popularity the following year, the ‘Cuda 340 saw a… more»
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Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1 of 19: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned for 1970 and lost its six-year lineage with the Valiant compact. Public response was favorable as sales improved by 50% over the prior year. That included the ‘Cuda performance editions that could be equipped… more»
Dec 26, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Disassembled Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
No, what you are seeing here is not one of those rare three-wheeled “Cudas! But if your first impression was the same as mine, you probably thought that this one had already been used as a parts car at… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • Stories • 2 Comments
Show Favorites: Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals
The 2021 edition of the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (aka MCACN) is in the books. Held in Rosemont, Illinois, the roots of the show go back to 2010. Since then, this has become a gathering for aficionados of… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • Stories • 14 Comments
Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda
Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties. And it’s not just your run of… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
Sometimes there’s nothing quite like having a relative that owns a new car dealership. That is the story behind this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible. The original owner’s brother ordered the car on her behalf through his dealership… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
3-Speed Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The renewed Plymouth Barracuda had a banner sales year for 1970, outselling its previous model year by 50%. Though the VIN identifies this car as having come from the factory with a 383 V8, it now has a 318… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Garage Stored Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, they added an upscale version of the car called the Gran Coupe. It was targeted at buyers looking for more charm and trim in their pony car, whereas the ‘Cuda was for… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hemi Clone Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda pony car for 1970 and sales increased by 50%. If it had come from the factory with a Hemi engine and TorqueFlite automatic, this coupe would have been 1 of 377. But instead, it was… more»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Last Year Built: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth entered the 1970s with an all-new Barracuda that shared its E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger. Buyers responded favorably and sales increased by 50%. However, by 1974, production was down to a trickle by comparison and Chrysler discontinued… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1-of-5? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
When a seller makes a bold claim about rarity in a sale listing, it is easy to view such claims with a grain of salt. That was how I initially felt when I read the advertisement for this 1971… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored 26 Years: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 with the new platform it shared with the Dodge Challenger instead of the Plymouth Valiant. For the next five years, 115,000 copies of the “new” Barracuda would be built,… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
It must be frustrating to have a sale fall through due to circumstances beyond your control, but that is what happened to the owner of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Therefore, he’s taking a second shot at finding a home… more»
Oct 7, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stored 34 Years: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, shedding its roots with the compact Valiant and gaining a platform it now shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Pony car buyers responded, and sales went up by 50% over 1969. Interest… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
It looks like this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible is a project build that stalled pretty early. However, that could prove to be good news for potential buyers. It appears that someone has addressed its rust problems, making… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
SCCA Street Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Along with Dodge, Plymouth got into Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am racing in 1970. They contracted with Dan Gurney’s All-American Racers (AAR) to build and campaign cars for that series. To satisfy SCCA requirements, they had to… more»
