Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»
Gran Coupe
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»
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»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Jul 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
24k-Mile Luxurious E-Body! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
With a total redesign for 1970 models, the future seemed bright for the Plymouth Barracuda, and judging by some of the options a buyer could equip their new car with it’s hard to imagine just how soon afterwards doom… more»
Jun 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Police Hemi: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda Clone
This is an interesting car. It began life as a 1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8. Now it has a 2016 Charger Police Interceptor 5.7-liter Hemi. And cosmetically it’s in the process of being rebranded… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
First One Ever Built: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Of all the muscle machines deemed legendary and iconic that need no introduction, the Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda rides pretty near the top of the list, and when you factor in desirability and the need for a cash cow to… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Another Rare One: 1970 Plymouth Gran Coupe Convertible
Considering Plymouth only produced sixty-six examples of the 1970 Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible equipped with the 383/TorqueFlite drivetrain combination, it is a rare treat for two to land on our desks at Barn Finds within days. However, the two… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 182: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth redesigned their Barracuda pony car in 1970 using a new E-body platform that was shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger. The buying public responded positively, and sales increased by 50% from 1969. Part of that growth may have… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Luxury Model Convertible: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
We’re seeing a lot of the more base model E-Bodies exchanging hands these days with the new owner intending to use them for higher model cloning or resto-mods, which is what the seller of this Barracuda had originally intended,… more»
Jul 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
19k Miles! 1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
The Gran Coupe and Gran Sedan were added to the full-size Fury line-up in 1972, something of a Mopar version of the Chevy Caprice or Ford LTD. The name would soon get less complicated, and the cars would simply… more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Plymouth’s decision to base its Third Generation Barracuda on the new E-Body platform was wise because it gave the new model a more muscular and purposeful appearance than its predecessors. It is also a look that has aged well,… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 66 Drop-Tops! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The Plymouth Barracuda got a complete overhaul for 1970 and the result was a design that would deliver a 50% increase in sales over the prior year. Its Gran Coupe was introduced as the premium model for those who… more»
Mar 11, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Luxury Model: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
When the third generation of the Plymouth Barracuda was introduced in 1970, it was an all-new model that bore little resemblance to its predecessor. The car now rode on a revised version of Chrysler’s B-Body, called the E-Body, and… more»
