Back in 1970, things were still looking bright for the muscle car market, when the third and final generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced. However, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, everything from rising insurance… more»
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Feb 11, 2025 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Worth Saving? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. With a new E-body platform, sales increased by 50% over the previous Valiant-based model. Just a year later, demand would drop by two-thirds as the “pony car” market had… more»
Jan 10, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pink Project: 1973 Plymouth Cuda
In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was riding high with its best sales numbers in years based on a new platform. Less than five years later, it was gone, a victim of changing market conditions and demand. This 1973 edition… more»
Jan 2, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rusty Roller: Last Year 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda shed its heritage with the Valiant compact in 1970. That came in the form of a new E-body platform the “pony car” would share with the new Dodge Challenger. The public’s response was strong, and sales… more»
Dec 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Air-Conditioned 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a little kid back in the ’80s, I spent a lot of time at the magazine racks of my local pharmacies and grocery stores. One day, thanks to my indulgent parents, I brought home a retrospective of Hot Rod road tests… more»
Nov 24, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 Of 3: Shriners 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
The Shriners have been around for more than 150 years now, assisting the ill and especially focusing on helping children nowadays whose parents are financially challenged to pay for their healthcare. With a system like this in place, the… more»
Nov 7, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Color Changed…Twice! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
It isn’t unusual to find a classic that has undergone a color change, but it is less common to find one that has been through that process twice. That is the story behind this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda. Its presentation… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period. It’s been owned… more»
318 V8 Crate Motor: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Although the Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970, its wings were clipped after 1971 as a performance car. Before 1972, you could get a ‘Cuda with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8. After that, the 340 was the… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
One Owner Engine Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When the Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, the ‘Cuda version stood for performance. The ‘Cuda engine choices were a 340, 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. But the focus changed in 1972 as rising insurance premiums had buried… more»
Oct 14, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Droptop Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
This 1971 Plymouth Barracuda project seems at a fairly decent point for the next owner to take over, but the reason behind the restoration not moving any more forward already is the saddest tale here. The story goes that… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rolling Project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Angles and surroundings are both vital elements to make your car look like a desirable project in the photos, and the seller of this 1973 Barracuda did manage to capture one decent shot of his Plymouth sitting in a… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace. Muscle cars… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
340/4-Speed Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When it comes to E-Bodies, the 1970 and ’71 Barracuda are probably my two favorites, with a slight nod to the latter considering its cool grille design and quad headlights up front, plus the one-year-only ‘Cuda exclusive gills in… more»
