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History of the Plymouth Barracuda: Exploring 3 Generations

History of the Plymouth Barracuda: Exploring 3 Generations

Plymouth Discontinues the Barracuda

However, as the muscle car era faced mounting challenges, such as tightening emissions regulations and increasing insurance costs, the third-generation Barracuda struggled to maintain its dominance. Production numbers decreased, and eventually, the Plymouth Barracuda was discontinued in 1974, marking the end of an era.

Plymouth Barracuda Badge on Golden Yellow Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda’s legacy as a legendary muscle car remains intact, thanks to its three iconic generations. From its humble beginnings as a stylish yet modest pony car to its evolution into a performance powerhouse, the Barracuda left an indelible mark on the automotive landscape.

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  1. I had a Mopar, Cuda 340, brand new in 72, best car I ever owned, gold with white interior, shaker hood,pistol grip shifter. It was a dream come true.followed it as the style changed over the years, till I bought the 72 with its traditional classy Mopar styling, and it’s classic round tail lites, in my mind the best style it was ever produced in.

  2. My first car in 1977 was a 73 Cuda with a 340 4 barrel Thermobog . Not super fast as they had dropped compression and HP at that point but a few mods and it was a lot of fun and it had awesome looks with the blue with black vinyl top and Keystone Classics. Now jump forward to present time I now have a 1970 AAR 340-6. This car is a total different beast. The factory rated 290 HP. is a joke as this car can run with the big block Cudas and on the right day even beat one here and there. The AAR I now own is factory stock with 391 rear end and 4 speed in Sassy Grass Green.

    1. I’m a Mopar man ,owned a few. 68 Dodge Cornett 500 with a 383 in it .The my dad purchased a new 68 GTX with a 440b and a 4spd 3.54 Dana rear end .I owned that for awhile. But now I restored a 74 Cuda, with a shaker hood and it’s got a 440 ,automatic transmission and 4.11 gears. Love my Cuda but wish it was a 71 because of all the Cuda I think that one looks the best .

  3. My first car was a 71 Cuda 340 4 barrel carb traded in 75 for a 75 Cadillac Eldorado and said back then getting 1500 on a trade I am going to kick myself in the ass not knowing what I know Today. Fortunately I do have a 71 again not a matching numbers car but still a beautiful car and had fun building it .

  4. My 1970 Cuda e body with a 383 v8 four barrel holly, 4 speed Hurst, 392 gears, she would do the quarter mile under 11 sec and top out at 160mph.

  5. I had a ’70 AAR Cuda with a 340 six pack that I worked on and drove for almost 10 years. What a blast! My fave car of all time.

  6. I am the proud owner of the “Nash Bridges 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. Purchased it in 2000 at auction held on Treature Island.

  7. At 16, My first car was a blue 67 Plymouth Barracuda notchback with the 235HP 273 V8 auto. Later when I was 18, I got a hold of a 70 Roadrunner with a 383 auto. Now at 67 , I have a blue 74 Barracuda with a 440 6bbl, auto and air. What great memories, Go MOPAR!!!!!!

  8. Bryson says I am 70 now and have had several mopars my 66 satellite with a wedge was assume got it when I was 18 out of high school ticket haven, but Evan my love for my dad’s 62 Dodge dart 440 convertible powder blue my absolute all time . My sister had a 1967 barracuda fast back , 273 single wheel drive great burnouts little bleach away you go had to buy her w new rear wheel . The absolute best time to grow up . I bought that satellite for 575$ he pulled it into gas station I worked at pumped his gas bought his car 1 week later.

  9. I’m a Plymouth/Mopar man!! Thanks to Richard Petty ” The King” I started with a Valiant 64 push button Auto. The a 68 Barracuda 318. Next ’73 Cuda 340 4 barrel. Which I had to sell when I came back from the Army. I still kick my ass for that! I was broke. My last Mopar ’74 383 Road Runner! Also sold too early. Marriage made me do it. I really enjoyed the hell out those cars! I still dream to own 1 more!

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