Barracuda
Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
Blank Canvas: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Many enthusiasts dream of creating a classic from a blank canvas, but finding a suitable and affordable candidate can be challenging. That’s where this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda may ride to the rescue. The photos suggest it has been many… more»
Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970. Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»
Hot 407: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The enormous hood scoop proudly proclaims that this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is more than a pretty face. The V8 nestling beneath should provide power to burn, guaranteeing this classic will pin occupants in their seats when the pedal meets… more»
Driveway Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth had two hits on their hands in the 1970 model year. One was the Duster, a new fastback version of the Valiant compact, which sold like hotcakes. Another was the all-new revamped Barracuda, which finally parted ways with… more»
It’s a Hemi! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The hottest Plymouth Barracuda you could buy in 1972 was the ‘Cuda 340 with a 4-speed manual transmission. And this car was one of them as just 4,315 rolled off the assembly line. But now it might be 1-of-1… more»
Luxurious Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The inaugural year for the third-generation Barracuda netted some very fine choices to be found at your Plymouth dealer back in 1970, with a trip to the lot probably making most buyers yearn to buy one of each, and… more»
New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»
No Reserve 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda project first struck me as a hard pass, but after digging a little deeper I spotted a few redeeming qualities that might make this one worth considering if you’re looking for an E-Body to restore,… more»
530 Horsepower 440: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is a good example of how just a few short years could take its toll on a fine automobile in the early to mid-seventies, and while numerous other cars suffered a similar fate in the… more»
Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
One of None? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 Clone
The ‘Cuda was the performance side of the last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda (1970-74). The 440 V8 was in its last year in the “pony car” in 1971 but was only offered from the factory with the Six-Pack… more»
Survivor-Quality V8: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced the Barracuda just 17 days before Ford unveiled the Mustang in 1964, yet the Mustang would always eclipse the Barracuda in sales. And often on a scale of 10 to 1 or more. The genre was nicknamed… more»
1 of 1,020: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
Despite its all-new design in 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was still no match for the Ford Mustang in sales. Even though ’70 was Barracuda’s best sales year, the Mustang outsold it by nearly 4 to 1. The Gran Coupe… more»
Rare 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
UPDATE 11/17/2023: We recently featured this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a rare bench seat, and while the bidding was spirited, it appears it failed to sell. This is not unusual for classics within this price range, but the… more»
