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All-original cars are the best cars, and this 1965 Barracuda falls in this category despite a rare powertrain change.
The 1965 Barracuda could be had with a 225 six-cylinder engine (which was now the base choice in the United States) and a 273 with 235 horsepower, a welcome upgrade from 180 horsepower on the original unit launched in 1964.
The 1965 Barracuda in these pics was born with a 273 V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, but the original owner didn't like the setup and sent the car back to the factory. They wanted a manual unit, so Plymouth's engineers removed the automatic gearbox and installed a four-speed manual.
As a result, the Barracuda can still be considered 100% original, as the transmission swap was conducted immediately after the car was shipped to the buyer, and Plymouth's engineers performed the work.
This 1965 Barracuda checks all boxes for a rare collectible, with the odometer also indicating a low-mile number. The vehicle has only 27K miles on the clock, and it's believed to be the original mileage.
New on the 1965 Barracuda was the Formula S package, which included performance and sporty upgrades that customers really loved. For example, the Barracuda received suspension upgrades, special emblems, a tachometer, the Commando V8 engine (the 273 with a four-barrel carburetor), and larger wheels and tires. The easiest way to tell a Formula S apart from a standard Barracuda was the central stripe, though many owners ended up painting the stripe specifically to mimic the performance package despite buying the regular model.
One more thing the next owner must know is that the Barracuda has already received one repaint. However, it looks like a professional job, albeit you should check everything in person before committing to a purchase. The owner says the matte black paint with the gold stripe "looks great," so you shouldn't find any scratches or dents requiring urgent repairs.
The Barracuda comes with the original gold bucket seats, the air conditioning, and the radio installed by Plymouth.
It shouldn't take long until this Barracuda finds a new home despite selling for top dollar. The garage in charge of finding a new owner wants $31,500 for the car, but they also enabled the Make Offer button to discuss other offers. However, I don't expect the price to drop below $30K.
Meanwhile, if you're interested in this Barracuda, you can find it in Plano, Texas, and considering its shape, you should be able to drive it anywhere. However, keep in mind that it comes with low mileage, so taking the car home on a trailer might be a better idea if you want to preserve the intriguing numbers on the odometer.
The 1965 Barracuda in these pics was born with a 273 V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, but the original owner didn't like the setup and sent the car back to the factory. They wanted a manual unit, so Plymouth's engineers removed the automatic gearbox and installed a four-speed manual.
As a result, the Barracuda can still be considered 100% original, as the transmission swap was conducted immediately after the car was shipped to the buyer, and Plymouth's engineers performed the work.
This 1965 Barracuda checks all boxes for a rare collectible, with the odometer also indicating a low-mile number. The vehicle has only 27K miles on the clock, and it's believed to be the original mileage.
New on the 1965 Barracuda was the Formula S package, which included performance and sporty upgrades that customers really loved. For example, the Barracuda received suspension upgrades, special emblems, a tachometer, the Commando V8 engine (the 273 with a four-barrel carburetor), and larger wheels and tires. The easiest way to tell a Formula S apart from a standard Barracuda was the central stripe, though many owners ended up painting the stripe specifically to mimic the performance package despite buying the regular model.
One more thing the next owner must know is that the Barracuda has already received one repaint. However, it looks like a professional job, albeit you should check everything in person before committing to a purchase. The owner says the matte black paint with the gold stripe "looks great," so you shouldn't find any scratches or dents requiring urgent repairs.
The Barracuda comes with the original gold bucket seats, the air conditioning, and the radio installed by Plymouth.
It shouldn't take long until this Barracuda finds a new home despite selling for top dollar. The garage in charge of finding a new owner wants $31,500 for the car, but they also enabled the Make Offer button to discuss other offers. However, I don't expect the price to drop below $30K.
Meanwhile, if you're interested in this Barracuda, you can find it in Plano, Texas, and considering its shape, you should be able to drive it anywhere. However, keep in mind that it comes with low mileage, so taking the car home on a trailer might be a better idea if you want to preserve the intriguing numbers on the odometer.
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