Plymouth was one of the first pony cars to enter the market – and was also one of the first ones to exit. The third generation arrived in 1970 and created a fair amount of excitement – but for… more»
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Mar 17, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project
The Third Generation Barracuda range remains one of the most attractive vehicles to roll off an American production line. The low roofline and muscular stance, especially in ‘Cuda guise, makes them a firm favorite among Mopar enthusiasts. This 1973… more»
Mar 13, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
Feb 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Triple Black Treat: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Particular paint and trim combinations virtually guarantee that a classic will turn heads. Such is the case with this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda. These are inherently attractive cars, but the original owner’s decision to adopt a “triple black” approach helps… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Luxurious Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The inaugural year for the third-generation Barracuda netted some very fine choices to be found at your Plymouth dealer back in 1970, with a trip to the lot probably making most buyers yearn to buy one of each, and… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Some restoration projects require greater dedication and commitment than others, and the new owner will need to draw a deep breath and dig deep into their wallet to return this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda to its former glory. However, its… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda project first struck me as a hard pass, but after digging a little deeper I spotted a few redeeming qualities that might make this one worth considering if you’re looking for an E-Body to restore,… more»
Jan 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
530 Horsepower 440: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is a good example of how just a few short years could take its toll on a fine automobile in the early to mid-seventies, and while numerous other cars suffered a similar fate in the… more»
Dec 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
Dec 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 87 Comments
Rare 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
UPDATE 11/17/2023: We recently featured this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a rare bench seat, and while the bidding was spirited, it appears it failed to sell. This is not unusual for classics within this price range, but the… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Worth Saving? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
As a long-time fan of E-Bodies, to potentially deem one too far gone to feasibly save makes my heart hurt, but that could be the case for this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on Craigslist. My first teen car was… more»
Oct 2, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
3,700 Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
I get that the 1973 model isn’t one of the most favored cars from the third-generation Barracuda herd, but considering the direction muscle offerings were headed in by this point just the fact that the ‘Cuda held on this… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was nearing the end of its lifespan by 1973, and while the car was declining in terms of performance compared to just a couple of years prior at least the design team let the basic third-generation… more»
Aug 5, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 Of 1,818: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S 4-Speed
With all the hype and attention the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda cars are constantly receiving, it’s easy to lose sight of what a fine pony car offering their predecessor was, especially if you happen to run across a Formula-S example… more»
Jul 26, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
HEMI ‘Cuda? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Of the one hundred and fourteen 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cudas built, how many do you think are still in existence? Well, from what I have seen on internet auctions and big-dollar TV auctions it’s a heck of a lot… more»
