For sale in our Atlanta showroom is a second generation Plymouth
Barracuda from 1968. The second-generation Barracuda, still shared
many components with the Valiant but was stylishly redesigned with
model-specific sheet metal, and a convertible and hardtop coupe
joining the original fastback offering. The new Barracuda was
chiefly the work of John E. Herlitz and John Samsen, with
Coke-bottle side contours and heavily revised front and rear ends.
Design cues included a concave rear deck panel, wider wheel
openings, curved side glass, and S-curved roof pillars on the
hardtop. Some points of interest with the 1968 Cudas were that the
front and rear bumpers were identical, the rear portion of the roof
on the fastback coupe was more streamlined, and the back glass,
raked at a substantially horizontal angle, was much smaller
compared with that of the previous model. Also, the use of chrome
trim on the external sheet metal was more restrained. In 1968,
while the 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-6 was still the base engine, the
V8 options ranged from the two- and four-barrel versions of the 273
cu in (4.5 L) to a seldom-ordered 383 cu in (6.3 L) "B" big-block,
rated at 280 bhp (210 kW), the latter available only with the
Formula S package. This Barracuda S comes with a Hensler
Performance numbers matching rebuilt 383 and a 4 speed
transmission,[non numbers matching trans] with just 500-miles on
the motor since reinstalled. The dark Green exterior paint is in
very good condition, shines brilliantly in the sun and contrasts
nicely against the painted steel wheels with dog-dish hub caps. The
black vinyl interior appears new and in great condition with only
minimal signs of normal wear on the seat belts. The dash also shows
no signs of sun fading or cracks. This Barracuda has power
steering, and seatbelts. To view this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda in
greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call the
Atlanta Showroom at 678-894-4833 or email at
[email protected]. See more at:
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ATL/869/1968-Plymouth-Barracuda
