The Plymouth Barracuda was manufactured from 1964 to 1974.
The first-generation Barracuda, a hardtop fastback, was based on
the A-body platform (shared with the Valiant). The first generation
car featured distinctive wraparound back glass and was marketed
from 1964 to 1966.
The second-generation Barracuda, built from 1967 to 1969, though
still Valiant-based, was heavily redesigned. Body designs were now
available in fastback, hardtop coup�, and convertible versions.
The third generation, offered from 1970 to 1974, was no longer
based on the A-body, but on the Chrysler E-body. The completely new
design was similar to the Dodge Challenger and available in hardtop
and convertible body styles. The Barracuda was discontinued after
the 1974 model year.
The third generation Barracuda was launched in 1970 and removed all
its previous commonality with the Valiant. The original fastback
design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of
coupe and convertible models. The all-new model, styled by John E.
Herlitz, was built on a shorter, wider version of Chrysler's
existing B platform, called the E-body.
Sharing this platform was the newly launched Dodge Challenger;
however no exterior sheet metal interchanged between the two cars,
and the Challenger, at 110 inches, had a wheelbase that was 2
inches longer than the Barracuda.
Three versions were offered for 1970 and 1971: the base Barracuda
(BH), the luxury oriented Gran Coupe (BP), and the sport model
'Cuda (BS). The high-performance models were marketed as 'Cuda
deriving from the 1969 option. The E-body's engine bay was larger
than that of the previous A-body, facilitating the release of
Chrysler's 426 cu in Hemi for the regular retail market.
For 1970 and 1971, the Barracuda had two six-cylinder engines
available as well as three different V8s: the 318ci, the 383ci with
two-barrel carburetor and single exhaust, and the 383ci with
four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust 330HP.
The Cuda had the 383ci 335HP as the standard engine. It also had
the 440ci four-barrel Super Commando, the 440ci six-barrel Super
Commando Six Pak, and the 426ci Hemi. The 440- and Hemi-equipped
cars received upgraded suspension components and structural
reinforcements to help transfer the power to the road.
The Barracuda was changed slightly for 1971, with a new grille and
taillights, seat, and trim differences. This would be the only year
that the Barracuda would have four headlights and also the only
year of the fender "gills" on the 'Cuda model.
The 1971 Barracuda engine options would remain the same as that of
the 1970 model, except that the 340 6-Bbl was gone, and the
four-barrel carbureted 440 V8 engine was no longer on the option
list, but could be had via a special order and perhaps a dozen cars
were built with it installed; otherwise the 440-powered Barracudas
had a six-barrel carburetor setup instead.
In 1971 the big-block power options offered to the customer
were:
275HP in the 383-2V
300HP in the 383-4V
385HP in the 440-6V
425HP in the 426-8V
In 1970 and 1971 only, the shaker hood (option code N96),
elastomeric (rubber) colored bumpers, and the Spicer-built Dana 60
rear axle were available. The shaker hood was available with 340,
383, 440 four-barrel, 440 six-barrel, and 426 Hemi engines. The
elastomeric colored bumpers were available either as a front-only
option, option code A21, or as a front and rear combination, option
code A22. The heavy-duty Dana 60, with a 9.75" ring gear, was
standard equipment with manual transmissions and 440 six-barrel and
426 Hemi engines, and was optional on those with the automatic
transmission.
1971 Hemi Cuda's are the most sought after due to their very low
production number of 107 units (versus 652 for 1970), even rarer is
the Hemi 4-Speed combo as only 59 cars were build in 1971 to this
spec (versus 284 in 1970). When it comes to Muscle Car, this is the
Holly Grail.
This 1971 Hemi 'Cuda 4-speed is 1 of 59. An unrestored survivor and
the rarest of the rare investment grade collectible. Complete with
2 ORIGINAL BROADCAST SHEETS, full Galen Govier report, original
Key, Original Owner's Manual and Ownership History.
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