Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.
Chassis No.
BH29F9B202574
Estimate:
$ 22,000 - $ 28,000 US
A 1969 sales brochure paints the perfect picture of what a Barracuda is; “It’s a car that picks up the bread at the corner store just as readily as it takes off on a weekend jaunts through the country.” Nineteen sixty-nine was the first year the designation ‘Cuda was used on models; although it was reserved especially for the performance packages. Most would hit the streets as Barracudas with a base V-8 engine or a base slant six-cylinder engine. Combined production numbers for the three models offered this year would total almost 32,000; with the convertible being the lowest produced car of the three.
The 1969 Plymouth Barracuda two-door fastback presented here is powered by a stout 340-cid V-8 engine with dual exhaust and performance exhaust headers. Transferring this power to the rear differential is a column-shifted automatic transmission. The body and paint were restored around six years ago and show well still today. The purple exterior is complemented by five-spoke chrome wheels and BFGoodrich tires. The interior is finished with front vinyl bucket seats, rear vinyl bench seat, aftermarket white-faced gauges and a radio. Power conveniences include steering and brakes.
This musclecar has been fitted with many new components which include an aluminum radiator, gas tank, seat covers, bumpers and taillight bezels. The owner reports that this beautiful car runs and drives well.
