Hemmings Find of the Day – 1968 Plymouth Barracuda convertible

Published by Mike on July 31, 2015

Slant sixes make for perfectly serviceable engines in pretty much any Mopar product of the Sixties and Seventies, but to give them a performance edge, it takes a lighter car – something like this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda convertible for sale on Hemmings.com – and a few hop-up parts, such as the Clifford intake and headers seen here. It might not set any speed records, but with the four-speed it should make for an entertaining drive. From the seller’s description:

Clifford reproduction of the 1962 Chrysler’s HyperPak Six: Slant Six, four barrel on long intake, twin headers. Professional rebuilt, balanced, polished and ported. Correct long duration for making plenty of breathing and power. Heavier Formula ‘S’ wheels, 10”drums, finned rear drums, anti sway, ceramic clutch, 8 1/4” differential small bolt pattern. Optioned 4 speed Hurst, buckets with head rests, sports mirrors, radio, power steering, bumper guards, hood turn signals. ’67 nose, fenders and rear deck trim with the single Formula’S’ exhaust cut out. 1968 side body painted barracuda racing stripes. History of the car since 1988. 2000miles on professional restoration, 2011. A very strong Plymouth . Its driving is very strong and positive.