Vehicle Description
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop
The Mopar E-bodies have had a legend about them from the moment
they hit the ground running in late 1969 as 1970 models. While they
were both full models, complete with six-cylinder and low-power
small-block V8 options, the cars that imprinted on everybody's mind
and most examples gracing our halls are he hot small-block Trans-Am
homologation specials, the big-block cars that would haze tires on
command, and the mythical Hemi-powered machines that were only just
barely removed from the Pro Stock monsters that drag teams like Sox
and Martin used in battle at drag strips across the nation. But for
every Hemi or 440 six-barrel or 340 Six Pack, there were thousands
of Slant Six or 318 powered cars that were sold as basic machines.
Nothing against the bulletproof six or the yeoman 318 and this
example is the quintessential family car.
For consignment, a first year example of the fabled E-body
Barracuda in 318ci grocery getter form. It is bathed in Alpine
White, and is in full factory with no stripes, no wild paint, no
extra badging, no wide tires or smoking them, just pure
unadulterated Plymouth Barracuda as your everyday man would drive
out of the showroom and give to his wife to use. A numbers matching
318ci V8, 2-bbl carb, and numbers matching A904 3-speed automatic
transmission are under the hood. It sports a non vinyl top, and of
course iconic good but toned down muscle car looks. OHHHHHHH
Barra-Cuda! Just fun.
Exterior
At the front of the car, a traditional satin silver split grille
with argent surrounds with single satin silver bezel headlights
flanking on either side lead the way. Top mounted signal markers
hover on the tops of the quarters and a mustache thin bumper in
chrome is just below to frame the grille bottom. A non scooped, non
striped steel hood runs from the grille rearward to a pristine
stainless framed windshield. Inset chromed door handles are all
mounted nicely in the field of white. Moving to the rear quarter on
our way we note extremely well minded gaps, and all straight worry
free steel, and pure Alpine White paint, no decals just simple
straight steel. There are a few chips and dents and dings on this
car along with a few drips on the lower painted surfaces. The white
paint which also covers the quarter sides and doors continues rust
free, and at the back of the car, a traditional white painted
valence housing the iconic Plymouth 3 bar tail lights, and a
chromed Barracuda badge. The rear showroom quality bumper hangs
below the valance, and has a nice inset line. A single standard
exhaust plays downward to the road surface on the passengers side
only. No dual loud exhaust, just the mile exhale of the 318 cubes.
On all 4 corners are standard Plymouth factory hub caps covering
14-inch wheels and wrapped by 205/75R14 thin whitewall rubber from
the 15th week of 2010. What a breath of pure fresh air.
Interior
Keeping the door open to the "no stone left unturned department",
we can swing open a door and see showroom quality door panels in
black molded vinyl. These have a sleek seamless look. Also showroom
quality are 2 thin early 1970's sleek black vinyl high back buckets
with textured vinyl center panels and back with built in headrests,
some tuck and roll pattern inserts and smooth bolsters. The rear
bench carries this motif in back, and these are nearly perfect as
well. This all sits in a beautiful calm sea of slightly faded and
worn black carpet. Floating above the carpet up front is a well
done presentation of the dash featuring a clean as a whistle round
lineup of gauges all within a simple black field and a black padded
dash top. Seen racing up the center between the buckets is a 70's
stylized console in black vinyl, and wood applique, and sporting a
correct tan ball topped automatic shifter knob. The chrome surround
is soiled and some chrome is peeling off. A faux wood rimmed
leather covered 3 spoke wheel with a "Michelin Man' styled column
attachment fronts this very 70's simple pedestrian dash. Above all
this 70's menagerie is a tight black vinyl headliner. All simple
factory in here kids.
Drivetrain
A flip of the hood and within an unrestored engine bay we see an
aged look to the numbers matching 318ci V8. It is topped with a
2-barrel carburetor, and has a factory numbers matching A904
3-speed automatic transmission open bank with 7-1/4 inch rear axle.
Stock single exhaust is installed.
Undercarriage
The underside is similar to the engine bay in that it has some road
dirt, surface rust and still remains solid. Front independent
torsion bars are in and on back leaf springs. Drum brakes are on
all 4's.
Drive-Ability
What a treat to get into this rare non muscled up example of the
318ci V8 Barracuda. The car ran great, did not snap my neck with
acceleration and drove just swimmingly. All functions save for the
AC were in working order.
Just wonderful example looking good on the exterior and interior,
non restored engine bay and solid original undercarriage. I'll have
my Barracuda served simply and elegantly, no smoke, no mirrors and
no loud noise. I love it!
BH23G0B354766
B-Plymouth Barracuda
H-High Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
G-318ci 2bbl 230hp V8
0-1970
B-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
354766-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
BH23:Plymouth Barracuda, High Price Class, 2 Door Hardtop
G0B: 318ci 230hp 2bbl V8, 1970, Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
354766:Sequence number
E44:318ci 2bbll V8 230hp
D31:A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
EW1:Alpine White Exterior Color
H6X9:Trim-High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black
000:Full Door Panels
601:Build Date: June 01
018573:Order number
EW1:Alpine White Top Color
A01:Light Package
C16:Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C55:Bucket Seats
H51:Air Conditioning with Heater
L31:Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21:Roof drip rail moldings
N95:Emissions Control
R11:Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V5X:Body Side Stripes, Black
Y05:Build to USA Specs
EN1:End of Sales Codes
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