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Plymouth Barracuda 2nd Gen

Overview

Produced from 1967 to 1969, the second-generation Barracuda adopted a larger body, new styling, and more powerful V8 engines. This generation introduced the muscle car potential of the Barracuda, with high-performance trims such as Formula S.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

Strong, sustained collector demand. Good examples never wait long for a buyer.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The A-body 'Cuda established the nameplate before the E-body made it a legend.

Callout

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What to watch for

'Cuda and Formula S clones exist - verify; the 440 cars are rare and specific.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: Mustang, Camaro, Javelin. If you like it: 3rd-gen 'Cuda, Dart GTS.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

The A-body 'Cuda before the E-body - the '67-69 Formula S and the 383/440 cars are the desirable ones, with cleaner fastback styling than the first gen.

Which one to look for

Formula S, 'Cuda 383, the rare 440 (1969).

What owning one is like

Rust, cloning, tight big-block engine bays, Formula S authenticity.

Upkeep & Parts

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1967–1969

Units Built

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Marque

Plymouth

Model

Barracuda

Nickname

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Body

Coupe, Fastback

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

273/340 small-blocks, 383 big-block, and the shoehorned 440 ('69).

Transmission

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Designer

Plymouth styling