The Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and Plymouth was still heavily committed to building performance-minded cars. The “top dog” was the 426 cubic-Inch V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission. That combination found its way into only 289 ‘Cudas that… more»
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Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
318 V8 – No Kidding! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Yes, you read right. This is a Plymouth ‘Cuda with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine. Not a 340, or a 383, or a 440, and certainly not a 426 Hemi. As the performance market cooled off in 1972,… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda
1970 was arguably the pinnacle of the muscle car era. From the Hemi ‘Cuda to the Chevelle LS6, automakers were making their highest horsepower street machines around this time. With emissions restrictions and the oil crisis on the horizon,… more»
Dec 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stalled Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The seller located this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner squirreled away in the back of a body shop. It occupied that spot for many years, and they purchased it, planning to return it to its former glory. However, with two… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Driving Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Apart from some minor touch-ups, this 1972 Plymouth Duster is an original and unmolested survivor. It is a prime candidate for a restoration, although it could serve equally well as the foundations for a custom build. Its rust issues… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»
Dec 6, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Good Bones? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
After launching the GTX in 1967 as an upscale performance car, Plymouth decided to go after the budget muscle car market in 1968. The Road Runner was a hit out of the gate, with its low price and gimmicky… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, was redesigned for 1970 and the public response was enthusiastic. At nearly 50,000 copies, sales were up by nearly half from the year before. But most people opted for some sort of V8 power,… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Hot 440! 1971 Plymouth GTX
Some folks say that 1971 was the last “great” year for early muscle cars, with rising insurance premiums starting to deter the purchase of high-performance machines, combined with the fact that economy cars were also quickly gaining in popularity. … 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»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Find Twister: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The Duster was a popular variant of the Plymouth Valiant compact. From 1970 to 1976, it was a fastback coupe that had its own sheet metal from the windshield back. The performance version was the Duster 340, but for… more»
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1-of-66: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
Plymouth sold 566 examples of the Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible in 1970, but only sixty-six of those featured the drivetrain we find hiding in this survivor. It is an honest car that the new owner could drive untouched, although… 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 26, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Not A Road Runner: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
Between 1965 and 1974, the Satellite (or Sport Satellite) was the top trim level of Plymouth’s B-bodied intermediate that also served as the Belvedere and Road Runner. The best-selling era of the Satellite was during the redesign period of… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
33k Mile Mopar Project: 1959 Plymouth Fury
In the late 1950s, Chevrolet had the Impala, Ford had the Galaxie 500, and Plymouth had the Fury. All were nicely trimmed mainstream, full-size automobiles (the Big 3’s compacts wouldn’t arrive until 1960). This 1959 Plymouth Fury spent many… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Original Hemi: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Hardtop
Although I am a confessed Blue-Oval fan, I believe the Third Generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of the best-looking cars to roll off an American production line. The company got the styling of its E-Body model nearly perfect, giving… more»
