Vehicle Description
1966 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback
"Although the body shell remained virtually unchanged for the new
model year, it was obvious Barracuda was overdue for some styling
changes. Those upgrades came in the form of bigger, bolder bumpers
that eliminated the under bumper valance of '64-65, slab sided
front fenders and rear quarters, a more aggressive "French fry
cutter" grille and restyled tail lights with rectangular, rather
than round, back up lamps. Inside, in addition to changed seats and
vinyl trim, there was a new instrument cluster, (in the old dash),
featuring a built in tachometer, (Formula S only), vacuum gauge and
oil pressure gauge." Thxearlycuda.org
For consignment, a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda fastback with 26,533
miles showing which are not actual. Of the roughly 35,000
Barracuda's produced in 1966, 9,192 of them had a 273ci with a
2-barrel carburetor, and this is one of them, confirmed by the VIN.
This car will come with a Broadcast Sheet and its window sticker
which reflects a price of $2,814.70. My, how times have
changed!
Exterior
We couldn't find numbers on paint distribution, but based on our
anecdotal experience, this Dark Metallic Red seemed to have been a
common paint on Barracudas, and it looks especially cool on this
one as it's matched by the red line tires on 13-inch wheels and
Plymouth hubcaps. In profile, the car presents an exciting shape
with a traditional hood and front end tapering back to a sloping,
curved rear window while the side windows meet without a pillar
between them. Out back, a decorative metal ribbon adorns the base
of the window and the tail lights are vertical bands interrupted by
rectangles and there's nothing quite like it. A split grille up
front is connected with a grooved panel and single headlights are
capped with small fender ornaments that rise like shark fins.
Imperfections include minor chips and scratches on this otherwise
clean, straight, and original example.
Interior
Glossy black door headers rise over black vinyl panels with subtle
cross weave band over horizontal patterned embossment, and the
Barracuda nameplate is affixed to each door. Fantastic low back
bucket seats are up front, in great shape, and with that same
horizontal pattern on the inserts. In back, defined seating for two
but room for three on the bench, also in black vinyl and in similar
condition. The seat back folds down with chrome bar mounted to the
seat back to prevent cargo from moving forward, and the carpeted
shelf is framed in metal as well. The two spoke steering wheel
carries a horn ring and leads to a tidy and well designed
instrument cluster, absolutely spotless, and containing the levers
for vent control to the right. The black carpet is in good shape
with some wear or blemish on the driveshaft hump in back, and the
trunk is also covered with black loop carpet.
Drivetrain
A driver quality engine bay reveals a date correct 273ci V8 with a
2-barrel carburetor, mated to an A904 3-speed automatic
transmission sending power to the 7 1/4" rear. Drum brakes are on
all four corners. With some Plymouth specific paint and colors, the
engine bay could be brought up a few aesthetic points with minimal
effort.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath as well with typical surface rust and
just metal patina. There's a film of residual oil on the pans and
rear differential, but does not appear to be actively leaking.
Suspension consists of torsion bars up front and leaf springs in
the back while the single exhaust flows through a stock style
muffler on its way to the back.
Drive-Ability
A Barracuda that hasn't been "souped up" is a pretty nice find and
this car presents as original so stepping inside is like a trip
back to 1966. The car is a quick starter and provides a smooth ride
with adequate power on the test loop. Visibility is very good, even
with a fairly wide C-pillar and the slightly nose up attitude of
the car allows drivers to use the shark fins as gun sights, weaving
our way through our newly painted street lines on the black top.
All functions worked swimmingly on this Barracuda, and it was time
to reel this one back into port. While Classic Auto Mall represents
that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Here's an exceptional, rust free fastback Barracuda that presents
as original. No aftermarket wheels. No dual exhaust. No big engine
swap. Just pure 1966 in glorious original specs. We've seen our
share of Barracudas on steroids, and we have no problem with
getting more performance. But there's also an audience that swims
with a different school of fish, and prefers things more stock. Set
the hook on this one before it swims away with another!
BP29D62501314
B-Plymouth Barracuda
P-Premium Price Class
29-2 Door Sports Hardtop
D-273ci 2bbl V8
6-1966
2-Hamtramck, MI Assy Plant
501314-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
b4-Bucket Seats
AB31-273ci 2bbl V8
C5-Automatic
R-AM Radio
SO NUMBER 82400479-August 24th
BODY BP29-Plymouth Barracuda, Premium Price Class, 2 Door Sports
Hardtop
TRM P4X-Black Vinyl
PAINT QQ1BB-Dark Red Metallic, Black Roof Stripe, Black Upper Inner
Door Panel Paint
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