Vehicle Description
Engine swaps have been around since the earliest days of hot
rodding. More sophisticated builders pioneered chassis swaps to get
more performance and less weight. But rare is the car that can
blend two completely different vehicles as seamlessly as this 1973
Plymouth Barracuda. You see, that retro body is a little deceitful,
as this vivid coupe has been lovingly upgraded with a custom
suspension, six gears and 10 cylinders of Viper power! Looking for
a way to upgrade your weekends? You're going to love this trick
MoPar!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Motoring through life as a solid slice of Americana, this Plymouth
is the beneficiary of a 3-year, rotisserie build that was equal
parts restoration and equal parts modification. Its carefully
aligned panels feature fantastic DuPont Hot Hues Amethyst
Reflection Purple that's been accented with brilliant Viper
billboards. And a slew of distinctly Chrysler details add spades of
vintage class. At the front of the car's broad-shouldered profile,
a red-trimmed grille hangs modern headlights above modern driving
lamps and a '71 'Cuda bumper. At the top of that grille, a
black-trimmed hood fronts chip-free glass, which balances polished
stainless frames between polished sport mirrors. At the sides of
that hood, factory marker lamps frame satin door handles and '71
'Cuda fender gills. And at the back of the car, a '71 'Cuda valance
hangs bright taillights between a prominent spoiler, a '71 'Cuda
bumper and a custom roll pan that's fitted to polished exhaust
tips.
ENGINE
The fire-breathing V10 rumbling under this car's trick hood needs
little introduction. Displacing a massive 8.4 liters and turning
600 horsepower into 560 lb./ft. of blissful torque, the 2008 Viper
mill is one of the most outrageous powerplants ever bolted between
two fenders. This Barracuda's builders knew its coveted big block
would be the car's focal point, so they went out of their way to
dress things up with plenty of polished bits. Naturally, the engine
is absolutely immaculate, from its polished air tubes and dual
drive-by-wire throttle bodies all the way down to its Mopar
Performance ECU and beefy Be Cool radiator. And everything around
the motor appears restoration-fresh, looking almost as clean as the
day this Plymouth rolled out of the paint booth.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind the car's first-class power, a Tremec TR6060 6-speed drives
a durable Dana 44 around big, 3.45 gears. Holding that versatile
drivetrain off the ground is a custom suspension, which
incorporates modern coil-overs and a heavy-duty rear sway bar into
a Corvette rear-half and AlterKtion front-clip. At the front of
those bones, power rack-and-pinion steering makes the best of
turns. At the corners of that rack, Hydratech Hydroboost jolts
Wilwood calipers, which cinch drilled and slotted rotors. At the
center of the car's over-restored floors, free breathing, true-dual
exhaust shuttles spent gases through polished Pypes M-80 mufflers.
And everything rolls on ION 625s, which spin 225/45R17 Federal
Super Steels in front of 255/55R17 Federal Super Steels.
INTERIOR
Open this well-done MoPar's doors and you'll find a fully restored
cockpit that provides an exceptionally attractive driving
environment. There's crisp PROCAR buckets, which complement a wide
bench and bright purple belts. A subdued dash centers Vintage Air
climate control between Auto Meter telemetry and Viper foot pedals.
A short shifter surfs a custom console, which plants
navigation-enriched audio beside a custom tach and small cupholder.
And the driver hangs on through a speed-drilled steering wheel,
which laps a modern, tilting column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Component literature for the car's Kenwood audio system
The true beauty of a classic car is that it can be anything you
want it to be. Love original lines, but want a little more
substance? Looking for some killer metal that'll wow crowds AND
tear up the roads? Here it is, no compromises, no disclaimers and
no excuses!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a 3-year rotisserie restoration
8.4 liter Dodge Viper V10 / 600 horsepower
Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission
Customized interior / Navigation / Modern audio
Vintage Air conditioning
Custom suspension / 17-inch ION 625 wheels
Dana 44 rear axle / 3.45 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
DuPont Hot Hues Amethyst Reflection Purple paint / Viper-themed
billboards
