After a complete redesign the previous year, the ’72 Plymouth Road Runner saw few changes on the outside, but under the hood was a different story. Although the 383 engine grew a few cubic inches to 400, horsepower was… more»
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Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Steel: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440
Plymouth introduced its Third Generation Barracuda in 1970, with the sporting variant wearing the ‘Cuda badge for the first time. It brought an entirely new appearance to the table that remains as fresh today as it did when introduced…. more»
Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Early 426 Hemi Example: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite was introduced in 1965 and initially carried the torch as the crown jewel trim line for the Belvedere lineup. Standard under the hood was a 273 cubic-inch V8, with several other optional engines available, up to… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lemon Twist: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440
As popular as the Road Runner had become by the end of the sixties decade, it’s easy to forget that the GTX had beaten it to the market by one year. Plymouth customers could buy a GTX in ’67… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The second generation Plymouth Barracuda debuted with the 1967 model, with an all-new exterior design but still built on Chrysler’s A-Body and still sharing many of the same parts as the Valiant. But the refreshed design offered a sleeker… more»
Mar 1, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 440: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Such was the pressure during the 1970s that it would have been easy for the muscle car to fade into oblivion. The triple whammy of tightening emission standards, rising fuel prices, and growing insurance premiums almost led to their… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mopar Muscle: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda Project
The Barracuda meandered from a slant-six Valiant-based economy car with a family image to a Hemi-powered muscle car, confusing customers along the way. The car didn’t get its own sheet metal until 1967. Performance didn’t become a priority until… 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»
Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
20 Classic Cars – Variety of Makes and Models
Here’s another of those situations where a seller has a variety of cars to sell, in this case, the oldest one is from 1927, and the newest is 2000. You pick the make and there’s a chance it’s in… more»
Feb 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Humpty Dumpty: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Stored 42 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was the luxury counterpart of the successful budget Plymouth Road Runner. It was only produced for five years after which it was rolled up as a RR option. Standard equipment was a 440 cubic inch V8 with… more»
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Tall Order: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The seller of this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner begins by telling us what the car has going for it, and that’s the fact that it comes with its original numbers-matching engine and transmission. Unfortunately, as hard as I’m trying… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
440/Six-Pack Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth introduced its Second Generation Road Runner in 1971, and like its cousins within the Chrysler empire, the company abandoned Coke-bottle styling in favor of a more aggressive Fuselage look. Buyers could choose from a range of engines, but… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Numbers-Matching Real Deal: 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
Just a few days ago, we featured a fine example of this car’s corporate cousin here on Barn Finds, a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. This time we have a 1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR, both of which were created to… more»
Feb 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Solid Restorer: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Advancing years can see some people wish they were younger, but I land in the opposite camp. I sometimes wish I were older, but the reason is slightly odd. If I had been born earlier, I might have been… more»
Feb 9, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Real Deal: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR
It is common for manufacturers to produce limited edition models rapidly, and the 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR is a perfect example of that practice. Between 11th March and 20th April 1970, 2,724 of these classics rolled off the line,… more»
