Cuda

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

You’re looking at a rust-free, numbers-matching 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 4-speed that’s already had the hard (and expensive) part done – bodywork and paint. This Deep Burnt Orange example wears its original color with pride, and it’s backed by… more»

Original 340/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

1970 was a great year to visit your Plymouth dealer, as there were several fine offerings in the lineup, including the Road Runner, the GTX, and that wacky Superbird with the NASCAR-winning nose and wing.  Another excellent choice for… more»

440 6-Pack V8: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Born from the roots of the Valiant compact in 1964, the Plymouth Barracuda came into its own in 1970. That’s when Chrysler bestowed it with a separate platform (though shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger). But the timing was… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The automotive scene had changed dramatically by 1973, with emission regulations taking a big bite out of engine power. It left those with a leaning towards high-performance models sadly disappointed, and it would be years before most manufacturers would… more»

Base-Model Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Running across a mostly unrestored 1971 Plymouth Barracuda in driver-condition is bound to stir up some debate, especially when it’s already gotten the standard flat hood swapped out and the rear end treated to ‘Cuda styling.  Things get more… more»

Solid Project? No Reserve 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda

1974 was the end of the line for the Plymouth Barracuda, with those third-generation cars seeming to be the ones everybody wants nowadays, no matter how much work is needed to get them looking like new again.  The seller… more»

Original 340: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

‘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»

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»

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»

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»

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