Most folks think of the Ford Mustang as the first “pony car,” but the Plymouth Barracuda beat it to market by 17 days in 1964. The second generation of the small Mopar was winding down in 1969, while its… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When it was new, this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda offered looks and performance that would satisfy most enthusiasts. Its glory days seem long behind it, and it will require a dedicated individual to regain its lost youth. It is a… more»
Forced Sale: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that forces change. Such is the case with this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Its owner planned a restoration, but they now face selling this classic to fund their son’s medical and rehabilitation… more»
Highly Optioned: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

As automotive technology evolved, buyers could load more optional extras into their new purchases. From the beginning, when choices were limited to body style and paint color, the world has become the motorist’s oyster. The original owner of this… more»
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»
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»
One Owner Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Although the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964 for which it was nicknamed, the Plymouth Barracuda got to market 17 days before it. By 1970, a whole new Barracuda was released, losing its… more»
Less Than 200 Built? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Who doesn’t remember Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors of the early 1970s? Some of the choices were pretty wild and made most any performance car wearing one look faster. This 1971 ‘Cuda 340 was finished in GY3 Curious Yellow, and it… more»
1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»
Modified ‘Cuda: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

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»
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»
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»
1 of 68: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

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»
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»
Backyard Find: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

1973 would be the swan song for the 340 engine in any Chrysler product. Over six years, the motor would see nearly 217,000 installations and 37,000 of those would be in Plymouth Barracudas (17%). We assume the seller’s ’73… more»
AAR ‘Cuda Tribute? 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

After beating the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda would enjoy a run of more than 10 years. By 1974, however, both the muscle and pony car markets had cooled off and Chrysler… more»

