The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»
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Former Cop’s Car: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a popular pony car with its all-new platform. Nearly 49,000 copies were produced, yet fewer than 1,800 of them were the performance ‘Cuda model with a 340 cubic inch V8 and a TorqueFlite automatic… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1973 model year was the last for Chrysler’s popular 340 cubic inch “small block” V8. It had been especially potent in light cars like the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda. The seller’s ’73 ‘Cuda 340 is a numbers-matching… more»
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‘Cuda 340 Project? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Spirits were no doubt high at Plymouth in 1970 as the Barracuda “pony car” was redesigned. It had a whole new platform shared with the Challenger over at Dodge. Sales were up 50% over 1969 but quickly fell off… more»
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AAR Wannabe: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth created the 1970 AAR ‘Cuda as a homologation special for the cut-throat Trans Am Series. These cars remain extremely desirable, with spotless examples commanding impressive prices. However, with a build total of 2,724 cars during the single production… more»
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Garage-Kept 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
While many enthusiasts focus on an original survivor to park in their garage, some can’t resist the appeal of an older classic that presents well and has been treated respectfully. This 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 falls into the second… more»
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Too Good to be True? 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda dropped its association with the Valiant compact in 1970 when Chrysler gave it and the new Dodge Challenger their own E-body platform. The ‘Cuda 340 was available from 1970 to 1973, replaced by a 360 in… more»
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Parked for 45 Years: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Some classic cars have a fascinating backstory, and this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 is no exception. Its first owner kept the vehicle for mere months before selling it to a friend. It only recently left its second owner after… more»
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Original 340/4-Speed: Highly-Optioned 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Originality is often the key to a high potential value with any classic, regardless of its inherent desirability. However, when the vehicle in question is a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda loaded with factory options, the desirability ramps up a notch… more»
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Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
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It’s a Hemi! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The hottest Plymouth Barracuda you could buy in 1972 was the ‘Cuda 340 with a 4-speed manual transmission. And this car was one of them as just 4,315 rolled off the assembly line. But now it might be 1-of-1… more»
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1-of-17! 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
I always admire an enthusiast who does their homework, confirming the rarity of a classic in their possession. Such is the case with the seller of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Their research reveals that it is 1-of-17 built… more»
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Crusty Proposition: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Cars of the early 1970s like the Chevy Nova SS, Dodge Demon 340, and the Ford Mach 1 were intended to be alternatives to bigger, more expensive muscle cars. Such as the Chevelle SS 396, Dodge Hemi Charger, and… more»
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Is It Junk? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Some classics reach a point where you look at them and decide their only value is scrap steel. That is how many readers will feel about this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. However, it does have a few redeeming features… more»
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1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»
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1 of 155: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970, and it got its own platform for the first time (which it shared with Dodge’s new Challenger). Sales increased 50% over 1969, but the positive uptick would be short-lived as… more»
