Hemmings Find of the Day – 1967 Plymouth Barracuda fastback

Published by Mike on September 14, 2014

History, it’s said, is written by the victors, which is why Ford’s Mustang is often identified as the proto-pony car. In actuality, the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to market by several weeks, but it was the Ford that won the hearts (and wallets) of consumers. To close the gap, Plymouth restyled the Barracuda for 1967, and in the eyes of many Mopar fans, got the revised car’s lines just right. This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda fastback, for sale on Hemmings.com, may lack the Hemi-powered thrust of later models, but the 273-cu.in. V-8 beneath its hood, bolted to a Torqueflite automatic, should still make for a satisfying weekend cruiser that won’t require a winning Powerball ticket to park in the garage. From the seller’s description:

1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback, numbers matching, VIN BH29D72341005, complete restoration, original 273, Torqueflite automatic on floor, bucket seats, original air conditioning with rebuilt compressor, new heater core, all gauges refurbished, new instrument panel, wiper motor refurbished, AM radio works great, new front speaker, 8-track player with tapes, Crager wheels, newer tires, chrome value covers and air cleaner but also have originals, new battery and cables, no dents, dings or scratches, starts and runs awesome