1-of-3 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Needs No Work, Just Gas

But why would you want to associate your product with an animal with questionable looks? Well, because... just look at the car. Chrysler could have named it "Big Turd" and it still would have sold like crazy. It's one of the best-looking muscle cars of the era and, given its competitors, that says something.

So, it comes as no surprise that these vehicles sell for hefty amounts of money, particularly if they're in tip-top condition. A lot of people, young and old, are nostalgic about these golden years of the American automotive history and are more than willing to put their wallets where their hearts are.

This particular example has even more going for it. According to its seller - who has the documentation to back his claim -, the car is one of only three ever produced in this configuration. The story goes that The Shriners ordered five identical 'Cudas to use in the 1971 Children's Hospitals Parade, but after only three were delivered, they canceled the order.

That left the dealership with three convertible muscle cars finished in Butterscotch yellow, a color that was not included in the standard palette for this model but did have an equivalent in the Barracuda lineup as the Bahama Yellow. After a while, each vehicle found a new owner, which was the last time when the triplets were seen together.

Consider this backstory optional, if you will, and even the fact the car comes in a nearly unique combination. The real seller here is the fact it's never been restored. Every piece of metal on that body is original. The paintwork, obviously, is original and doesn't look half-bad. There are some spots where it looks like rust is rearing its ugly head, but it's 49 years old, what would you expect?

At the time of writing, there is little under six hours of bidding left and the reserve has already been met. It currently sits at $69,000 with 191 people keeping a keen eye on the outcome. If you'd like to join them, I suggest you hurry.