This '64 Plymouth Barracuda Has a Timeless Specification, Doesn't Break the Bank

The brand first launched this vehicle for the 1964 model year. The first generation was offered as a fastback coupe, sharing its nuts and bolts with the Valiant and featuring several powertrain options, including a V8.

Plymouth launched the second generation in 1967, and this time, it expanded the offering with two more body styles, giving the car a few more engine options, too. Three years later, the third generation came out. Related to the era's Dodge Challenger, it featured several lumps, as well as manual and automatic transmissions.

In 1974, the Barracuda story came to an abrupt end, but the marque survived for a few more decades until 2001, when it was put to sleep for good by its parent company, Daimler Chrysler. So, if you miss the Plymouth Barracuda, then you should dedicate a moment of your time to learn about the one pictured above in the gallery and, if it fits the bill, make it yours.

You're looking at an original copy that saw the light of day in 1964, the model's first year of assembly. As we already told you, the first generation was offered with several powertrain options, and only one of them was a V8. As it happens, this one features the eight-cylinder firepower, a 273 ci (4.5-liter) unit, which works in concert with an automatic transmission, a perfect classic specification if you don't plan on changing gears by hand.

Most cars look great in black, and the same goes for this 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. The old-timer rides on five-spoke wheels and sports multiple chrome elements specific to vehicles born in that era. The tan interior exudes elegance, and you won't find any modern amenities, as the dashboard, simple gauges, thin three-spoke steering wheel, radio, front and rear seats, and basically everything else was installed at the factory before the car rolled off the assembly line.

Besides the timeless configuration, you should also know that the same family has owned this Plymouth Barracuda since it was new. It is said to have a little over 100,000 miles (160,000+ km) on the odometer, yet despite the relatively high mileage and age, it still looks great and is ready to hit the road again. It only needs a new owner for that, who will have to pay $23,900 to make it theirs.

You can find the ad and many more images here. Before clicking the link, tell us this: Is this classic ride your next used toy? And if not, what else would you buy on a similar budget?