Photo: devs69sscamaro/eBay
The Plymouth Barracuda is, without doubt, one of the most desirable classics of the golden muscle car era. Plymouth being no longer around has a big impact on the marque's vintage vehicles, but the Cuda was one hot pony too—especially third-generation models and particularly examples from the 1970s.
Yes, the Hemi-powered cars are the most valuable and sought-after nowadays, but all-original, numbers-matching Barracudas from the early 1970s will make my heart pump faster regardless of the engine under the hood. Like this pristine, 340-powered coupe finished in Vitamin C, an authentic High-Impact color.
The finish itself makes this Cuda a rare gem. Only 4% of 1970 Barracuda buyers went with Vitamin C, which makes this car one of only 2,220 examples painted in this hue. If we break it down to 340-powered coupes only, we're probably looking at one of less than 200. But this Cuda is so much more than that.
Although the car was repainted in its original color in 2019, everything else is all-original. The seller says the Barracuda was in storage from 1979 to 2018, which means it was driven for only 11 to 12 years. And based on how it looks inside and out, someone took good care of it while in storage. It's also a rust-free car, and the photos support this claim. The chrome work seems flawless too.
Unlike the exterior, the interior hasn't been restored. But that's hardly a problem because this 51-year-old cabin looks downright impressive. There are no cracks to talk about, and the vinyl on the seats looks perfect save for a little stretching, which is expected given its age.
Some parts of the dash need a bit of cleaning, but everything else looks fine. All the gauges work, and the speedo includes an odometer that shows fewer than 35,000 miles (56,327 km). This Cuda is, without a doubt, a low-mileage example.
Under the vented hood of this Vitamin C beauty lurks a numbers-matching 340-cubic-inch (5.6-liter) V8 engine. Originally rated at 275 horsepower, this small-block was potent enough to push the Cuda down the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds. This car comes with a three-speed manual for row-your-own fun.
The engine has been rebuilt to factory specs, and the starter, alternator, distributor, and carburetor are still original. The exhaust and the rear end are brand-new. Not surprisingly, the car drives perfectly, and it's ready for both highway cruising and drag strip runs.
Auctioned via eBay by "devs69sscamaro," this mint-condition Barracuda is listed at no reserve. However, the bidding is at $45,100 with two days to go, so don't expect a bargain. Low-mileage, numbers-matching Barracudas are known to fetch well more than $50,000, and this 340 will probably end up costing more than $45K. With classic muscle car values on the rise again, this Cuda should be a good investment.
The finish itself makes this Cuda a rare gem. Only 4% of 1970 Barracuda buyers went with Vitamin C, which makes this car one of only 2,220 examples painted in this hue. If we break it down to 340-powered coupes only, we're probably looking at one of less than 200. But this Cuda is so much more than that.
Although the car was repainted in its original color in 2019, everything else is all-original. The seller says the Barracuda was in storage from 1979 to 2018, which means it was driven for only 11 to 12 years. And based on how it looks inside and out, someone took good care of it while in storage. It's also a rust-free car, and the photos support this claim. The chrome work seems flawless too.
Unlike the exterior, the interior hasn't been restored. But that's hardly a problem because this 51-year-old cabin looks downright impressive. There are no cracks to talk about, and the vinyl on the seats looks perfect save for a little stretching, which is expected given its age.
Some parts of the dash need a bit of cleaning, but everything else looks fine. All the gauges work, and the speedo includes an odometer that shows fewer than 35,000 miles (56,327 km). This Cuda is, without a doubt, a low-mileage example.
Under the vented hood of this Vitamin C beauty lurks a numbers-matching 340-cubic-inch (5.6-liter) V8 engine. Originally rated at 275 horsepower, this small-block was potent enough to push the Cuda down the quarter-mile in 14.9 seconds. This car comes with a three-speed manual for row-your-own fun.
The engine has been rebuilt to factory specs, and the starter, alternator, distributor, and carburetor are still original. The exhaust and the rear end are brand-new. Not surprisingly, the car drives perfectly, and it's ready for both highway cruising and drag strip runs.
Auctioned via eBay by "devs69sscamaro," this mint-condition Barracuda is listed at no reserve. However, the bidding is at $45,100 with two days to go, so don't expect a bargain. Low-mileage, numbers-matching Barracudas are known to fetch well more than $50,000, and this 340 will probably end up costing more than $45K. With classic muscle car values on the rise again, this Cuda should be a good investment.
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