History Of The Barracuda

[Bkuz]

I had a 1968 and a 1969 Formula S Barracuda. Both had a 340 cu inch

https://www.chromefinsrestoration.com/firing-on-all-cylinders-blog/history-of-the-plymouth-barracuda

BKuz

 

[SilverBillet]

Still have one. It’s a 340S 4 speed with factory A/C. I guess I’ll probably sell that one too as part of our downsizing in the next year or so.

 

[Bkuz]

SilverBillet,

I wish I had mine now! They are probably both tuna fish cans now!

BKuz

 

[vortecd]

Still have one. It’s a 340S 4 speed with factory A/C. I guess I’ll probably sell that one too as part of our downsizing in the next year or so. View attachment 23000

I have seen it, nice car!

 

[vortecd]

I had a '68 fastback back in the late 80's. It was my 2nd car

 

[1971demon]

SilverBillet,

I wish I had mine now! They are probably both tuna fish cans now!

BKuz

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Gorgeous....

 

[1971demon]

Still have one. It’s a 340S 4 speed with factory A/C. I guess I’ll probably sell that one too as part of our downsizing in the next year or so. View attachment 23000

another gorgeous one...

 

[B5Cat16]

My first car. Purchased Sunday May 4th, 1986. 68 Barracuda 340 Formula S. All numbers matching with broadcast sheet and certicard in the original owners manual. Yes, I still have it.

 

[Magnified]

I had a 1968 and a 1969 Formula S Barracuda. Both had a 340 cu inch

https://www.chromefinsrestoration.com/firing-on-all-cylinders-blog/history-of-the-plymouth-barracuda

BKuz

If you still had them, we'd have to go cruising man. Either a Mod top?

 

[SilverBillet]

If you still had them, we'd have to go cruising man. Either a Mod top?

I wouldn’t be seen in a mod top back then

 

[Bkuz]

No I did not have a Mod top! I did replace the standard 340 block and replaced it with a 340 six pack block because it had 4 bolt mains!

BKuz

 

[Markp]

I am not sure how I feel about the Barracuda's before 1970.

 

[Magnified]

It was innovative. I will give it that.

 

[Bkuz]

The first year the Barracuda came out, it was basically a variant of the Plymouth Valiant. I do like the 1970 and 1971 Cuda better than the 1968 and 1969 Barracuda but at the time I could not get my hands on one. I did go to the Dodge Challenger later and had a 1970 and 1971 Challenger R/T.

Hers is my favorite Cuda of all time! I would take a 426 Hemi or a 440 six pack!

BKuz

 

[Markp]

The first year the Barracuda came out, it was basically a variant of the Plymouth Valiant. I do like the 1970 and 1971 Cuda better than the 1968 and 1969 Barracuda but at the time I could not get my hands on one. I did go to the Dodge Challenger later and had a 1970 and 1971 Challenged R/T.

Hers is my favorite Cuda of all time! It could be a 426 Hemi or a 440 six pack!

BKuz

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I like the 70 better then 71. I don't like the vents in the front fenders and the front grill doesn't do it for me.

This is my favorite Cuda.....the AAR

 

[Bkuz]

This was my friend Jeff’s AAR Cuda before he wrecked it. He sold me the block out of it! What a shame! It was such a beautiful car.

BKuz

 

[Finface]

Here's a great article about these great cars.

https://www.streetmusclemag.com/features/rare-rides-the-1970-71-plymouth-hemicuda-convertibles/

 

[Bkuz]

Finface,

Great article! Thanks for sharing!

BKuz

 

[B5Cat16]

My 1970. Bought this one on April 21, 2006 (the day before Ronnie Sox passed away). The market was hot in 06 but I picked this one up for a really good price. Very fun car. FE5 Rally Red, stroked 340 with a pistol grip. I commute to work with it on nice days. You only live once.

 

[Slows2k]

1st car was a 64. Early narrow A bodies didn’t have much aftermarket or reproduction support.