1965 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA 4-SPEED with a 318 PolyHead – Bored, Stroked and Balanced
This 1965 Plymouth Barracuda is powered by a Police Pursuit 318cid Poly Head V8 that has been bored and stroked into a 396cid V8, which is backed by a rebuilt A-833 four-speed manual transmission equipped with a rebuilt Hurst shifter. Features include four-wheel disc brakes, dual Edelbrock carburetors, a Flaming River tilt steering column, dual electric exhaust cutouts, and a Ford nine-inch rear end with an Eaton Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential. Finished in Burnt Habanero Orange over a black vinyl interior, this Barracuda comes with vehicle history information, paperwork, restoration photos, car show materials, and a clear title.
EXTERIOR – FEATURES
Originally factory finished in silver metallic with a black racing stripe, the exterior was repainted Burnt Habanero Orange in 2017. Features include a removed front bumper, custom front filler panels, a black hood with dual hood scoops, hood pins, dual mirrors, a chrome fuel cap, Hurst badges, and a black rear bumper. The seller states that LED headlights have been installed and the running lights have been refurbished.
EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES
A set of 15-inch gray Vision Shift 148 aluminum wheels is wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
INTERIOR – FEATURES
The front bucket seats and the rear seat are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include manual steering and windows, a rebuilt Hurst manual transmission shifter, a Flaming River tilt steering column, a three-spoke steering wheel with a black grip, a Hurst emblem, and a black dashboard.
The following parts were replaced between 2017 and 2022 :
Window felts and gaskets
Front windshield and gasket
Gaskets and rubber for the doors and trunk
Cabin floor pans and trunk pan
Soundproofing front to back
Carpeting
Door panels and rear trim panels
Preformed seat foam
Seat upholstery
Headliner
Sun visors, armrests, and rearview mirror
Wiring harness
Bosch tachometer and gauges
Electrical components throughout
Flaming River adjustable steering column
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INTERIOR – GAUGES
A 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and alternator are located ahead of the driver. An additional set of gauges for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage is mounted under the dashboard. The odometer reads 9,950 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Power is provided by a Police Pursuit 318cid Poly Head V8 that has been bored and stroked into a 396cid V8. That is connected to an A-833 four-speed manual transmission that was rebuilt by Passion Performance of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. During the engine build, the block was cleaned, sonic-tested, surfaced, and bored .060 over. The combustion chambers were relieved and new hardened valves with a three-way grind were installed with new bronze valve guides. In addition, the original valvetrain was refurbished. Engine starting and running videos can be seen below.
ENGINE SPECIFICS:
K1 Technologies forged 4340 steel four-inch stroker crankshaft
Ross forged 9:1 flat-top racing pistons
Molnar forged H-beam connecting rods
Bullet Racing Cams pro/street camshaft ground for street use
TRW piston rings
Vandervell bearings
Melling oil pump and pickup.
Fel-Pro gaskets
COMP Cams double-spring valves and seats, seals, locks, and keepers
Custom-made high-performance pushrods
Mopar dual-quad intake manifold
Two 600cfm Edelbrock carburetors with progressive linkage, high-volume electric fuel pump, and 3/8" fuel line from the fuel tank to the carburetors
High-performance water pump with 180-degree thermostat
Three-chamber aluminum radiator
MSD electronic distributor with MSD Street Fire ignition and MSD Blaster 2 coil
MSD high-performance plug wires
Champion RJ12YC spark plugs
Relocated oil filter
Oil cooler with fan
Electric radiator fan set for 200 degrees
Heavy-duty alternator
Bellcrank, Centerforce clutch, high-performance pressure plate, and throw-out bearing
New Battery 2023
UNDERCARRIAGE
This Barracuda is equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by manual four-wheel discs. A dual exhaust system with electric cutouts was installed.
The front suspension was rebuilt and fitted with these new parts between 2017 and 2022:
Set of torsion bolts
Oversized anti-sway bar
Steering box
11-inch front disc brake conversion with all-new brake lines
The seller states that the following parts were installed between 2017 and 2023:
Quick Performance Ford nine-inch rear axle with an Eaton Detroit Truetrac differential and 3.00:1 gear ratio, a new third member, a custom housing, and 31-spline axles
Custom balanced driveshaft
Airbag adjustable rear axle height control
A four-link traction suspension system with heavy-duty gas shocks
10-inch rear disc brakes and extended boxed frame rails
New fuel tank with a new float and sensor
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The seller will include the following vehicle history information and paperwork with the vehicle:
Original 1965 and Motor Trend ads and stories about the 1965 Barracuda
History of the Barracuda
History of the 318 Poly Head Police Pursuit engine
They have decoded the VIN as follows:
V857148455
V - Valiant 8-cylinder
8 - Barracuda
5 - 1965
7 - St. Louis, Missouri
148455 - Production number of all vehicles produced in 1965
In addition, they have decoded the fender tag:
AB = 31 - 273cid 4bbl
D = 3 - 4-speed
E = 5 - heater with defroster
Q = 1 - AM music master/economy
Z = 2 - Front bucket seats and console
817 – August 17, 1965
00222 – Factory invoice numbers
V89 – Valiant Barracuda
P4X - Black vinyl interior
NN4 –Silver metallic, black racing stripe
BB – Black interior doors, black interior dash
VIDEOS:
https://youtu.be/kNIwD90zlYY
https://youtu.be/7TENz7hVSbw
https://youtu.be/6jxwfSx5XJg
