Vehicle Description
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Restomod is beautifully stock on the
outside, has plenty of custom comfort in the A/C interior, and
there's a potent V8 upgrade under the hood. But the overall appeal
here is the dedication to a high-quality restoration that makes for
such a well-done classic coupe.
Plymouth was responsible for one of the most interesting cars on
the road for the mid-60s. It combined a great hardtop profile,
fastback style, and the largest wraparound rear window anyone had
seen. It also has some of the most interesting sheet metal lines,
and you can see it all so well here because this coupe is quite
crisp and clean. It was bought as a project car and underwent a
multi-year restoration. The owner had always wanted one of these
distinct Barracudas, and you can see in the overall execution that
his priority was quality over price. There's a beautiful glow to
the factory-correct light blue paint, the panels have the crisp
lines of quality, and the chrome bumpers and full trim have a
terrific shine.
You can only see the slightest signs of this being responsibly
driven during the few years since it completed the full
restoration. Instead what really stands out is a dedication to
factory-style on the outside - right down to the color-matched
steel wheel with stock wheel covers.
The darker blue interior is quite stylish against the light blue
exterior. The upholstery, carpeting, headliner, clear gauges, and
dash have a quality look. The whole presentation has a nice vintage
style, right down to the working dome lights and fold-down rear
seats. But you can also tell this was made for modern driving.
There are modern conveniences like a cup holder center console,
Kilmat insulation, an AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, and cold-blowing
air conditioning. And this was built to be a better driver with a
Lokar-style floor shifter, auxiliary readouts, a prominently
mounted AutoMeter tach, and a wood-rimmed Grant sports steering
wheel mounted on a tilt column.
Under the hood is a terrific upgrade. The lucky Plymouth fans in
1966 got the 273 cubic-inch V8, and that ignited a power war with
the rest of The Big Three that evolved into some heavyweight V8
muscle. This one takes advantage of time and upgrades this to the
next generation's power. The 340 cubic-inch V8 fits nicely under
the hood. Everything from the smooth inner walls to the classic air
grabber gives you the right vintage Mopar style. But as you dig a
little deeper, you see it's an upgraded full performance build. We
have a $4k receipt from 2019 documenting the block bored .030 over,
upgraded heads, and an upgraded cam. It inhales deeply with a
Holley four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with added power from
wrapped long tube headers. And we bet you spotted the best in
supporting components, too, like the upgraded billet pulleys of the
serpentine belt system, an MSD 6AL ignition, an Optima red top
battery, and a Champion aluminum radiator with electric fans. So
you can tell it's a powerhouse that was made to be fully enjoyed.
As you look underneath, there are fresh suspension components
everywhere from the upgraded front control arms to the rear sports
shocks. So it makes for a confident driver. We have a receipt
showing the three-speed automatic transmission was rebuilt in 2021
to include a 2600 stall and this feeds a 3.23 rear end with Moser
Engineering axles. It makes for a solid performer along with power
steering, wide BF Goodrich T/As, and upgraded four-wheel power disc
brakes. And your choice between Walker Quiet Flow mufflers or
bypassing them with electric cutouts means you get to enjoy your
ideal V8 soundtrack on demand.
The sale comes complete with the factory buildsheet, original
warranty card, build receipts, and restoration photos. This
Barracuda was a labor of love, and the proof is in the detailed
style over every inch. So if you want power and comfort wrapped
around a distinct show-ready classic, you know you need this Mopar
in your garage. Call today!!!
