This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback has been garage-kept for the past 25 years and driven sparingly—less than 150 miles per year—according to the seller. While it’s described as a project, a lot of work has already been done, and it runs and drives well. Finished in primer gray over its original blue paint, this early A-body fastback is equipped with a rebuilt 360 V8, a Torqueflite automatic, and several upgraded components. It’s currently listed here on craigslist in Iowa. Thanks for the tip Curvette!
The 1967 model year marked the start of the second-generation Barracuda, which introduced an entirely new body style with fastback, notchback, and convertible options. While originally offered with a range of slant-six and small-block V8s, this example now carries a rebuilt 1984 Dodge 360, a popular swap that provides more power and torque than the factory 273 or 318 engines. The seller notes it’s paired with a 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission, a 4-barrel Quadrajet carburetor, and a rebuilt three-core radiator with an integrated transmission cooler. A custom dual exhaust system has been installed to work around the updated drivetrain.
The rear end is now an 8¼-inch unit sourced from a modified Jeep Grand Cherokee, a common upgrade for cars running more power than the factory rear could reliably handle. A new driveline was installed, and just a year ago, the seller fitted front disc brakes with a power booster—an essential improvement for a heavier and faster V8 car.
Cosmetically, the car has been in primer gray since before the current owner acquired it, and while it presents as a driver-quality project, the body looks straight in photos. Originally painted blue, it appears ready for either full paintwork or continued use as a patina-style driver. The interior condition isn’t detailed, though the odometer is not hooked up, currently showing 35,674 miles but believed to have rolled over.
Some issues remain. The power steering system leaks fluid, the parking brake isn’t hooked up, and the front glass is cracked—common problems for long-term project cars but not difficult to address.
Overall, this Barracuda offers a running, driving entry point into Mopar muscle, with much of the hard work already done. Would you finish the restoration and return it to its original blue, or keep driving it as a rough-and-ready V8-swapped fastback?
Nice write up Elizabeth and I see why you think the car is in Iowa but it’s actually in Des Moines Washington just south of Seattle.
No price? Did I miss something?
It’s in the Craigslist ad.
Steve R
Mike, we need to click on “here on Craigslist” this time to discover that they want $18,500 for this rundown leaky car. It could be nice again but with a lot of effort. Pay more for one that is a decent driver, or maybe not?
I may be mistaken, but I thought that the Quadrajet was a GM only piece.
Generally, it was Ford used them on 429CJ’s. They will bolt onto your typical spreadbore manifold and you can still occasionally get them for $5 to $10 at garage sales and swapmeets. They are a cheap way to get a car running on a budget, if you wanted sticker shock search for proces of new Holley 3310c or 4777c’s.
Steve R
Um $18,500? Maybe if it was a big block a body barracuda? Or even a 340?That’s way out of control on price, but someone will buy it it’s basically a $10,000 car if that
I know it’s 2025 not 1985 but this thing would have been about $1,500 back then in this condition.
That grey primer can hide a lot of secrets….
……and some are starting to peek through on the passenger side front fender.
$1500.00 or less. Not a very desirable body style even then. $18,500 is a lot of money for what appears to be a slapped together car.
Not $18,000 not even$12,000 it’s too much work to put that car back together again I’m having a 69 GTS convertible done I’m already answered and easy 35 Grand if somebody offered them $7,500 you should take it but somebody will give them what he’s asking I’m sure there’s somebody out there
Yep it’s on the high side – AS THE OWNER OF MANY of these currently – but refreshing to see a complete not rusted out driver for a change. When was the last time you saw one at Cars and Coffee ?
That 150 speedo might belong there along with what looks like the factory PDB set up…..that’s a performance indicator – vacumn – there in the middle that’s pretty common….
Rough-&-ready runner for me please!
But not at that asking price. Even 5k seems like a bit much to me …