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»
Formula S
383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
With the third-generation cars seeming to get so much attention when it comes to the Plymouth Barracuda, it’s easy to forget what a fine piece of work the second-gen examples represent, especially the Formula S models. The Barracuda got… more»
Pair of Projects: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
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»
It’s Fast! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Fastback
The seller provides plenty of information on the history of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda S and why it presents superbly. However, they emphasize the strength of the V8 under the hood and that it is a seriously fast car…. more»
Parked For 20 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Many people don’t realize it, but the Plymouth Barracuda is the world’s first pony car. While Ford’s Mustang garnered all the attention when the company pulled back the covers, the Barracuda appeared in showrooms two weeks before the ‘Stang…. more»
Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
340 Formula S: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S was an upgraded handling package on early Barracuda’s. With heavier torsion bars and an anti-roll bar up front and additional leaves in the rear springs, the Formula S’s cornering and high-speed stability were praised. This ’68… more»
1 of 1,270: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
While the Barracuda was technically the first pony car to market (by 17 days), the Ford Mustang got most of the attention. Originally based on the Valiant compact, the Barracuda began to lose its physical association by the second… more»
Rare Mod Top: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
To borrow from a 1969 Plymouth ad: “Introducing the car you wear.” Again borrowing, for “anybody with a penchant for the different” I present this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Mod Top. It’s available here on craigslist in Westminster,… more»
37k Mile 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
NOTE 9/18/20: Some of our astute readers are telling us this is not a real Formula S, but a 318 with a 340 added later along with the hood markings. The Formula S was a limited production of… more»
One Rare Fish: 1-Of-53 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Earlier in the week I took a look at a 1970 Plymouth 383 ‘Cuda and made some vague comparisons to its two predecessors. Today, I’d like to take a closer look at its immediate predecessor, a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda… more»
1 of 83: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Formula S
Solid and virtually rust-free, this 1969 Barracuda Formula S is a car that has been sitting idle since the early 1980s. It has been removed from storage, and now the owner is looking for a new home for it…. more»