Perhaps arguably, 1971 seems like the general consensus among many auto enthusiasts regarding the subject of when the golden age of the early American muscle car came to an end, with a few exceptions, of course. When it comes… more»
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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»
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Gift Wrapped: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
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1978 Plymouth Volare Street Kit Car A43
Muscle cars, old school, straight-line, go-fast muscle cars made up until the early-1970s have been gone for five decades now – since the last time we landed on the moon. That’s hard to wrap your mind around, isn’t it?… more»
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Rare Back Yard Find! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
