Classics Rides from the Readers: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

© Provided by Hagerty Joe Amenta

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Hagerty readers and Hagerty Drivers Club members share their cherished collector and enthusiast vehicles with us via our contact email, tips@hagerty.com. We’re showcasing some of our favorite stories among these submissions. To have your car featured, send complete photography and your story of ownership to the above email address.

Today’s featured vehicle is a 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. The second-gen, A-body Barracuda usually falls under the shadow of their E-body descendants, but these cars remain remarkably accessible to beginning muscle car collectors. The fastback models, like our featured car today, boast one of the slickest American profiles in the ’60s; if you want to march to a slightly different beat than the Mustang and Camaro crowds, there are plenty of affordable options among the handsome, nimble 1967–69 Barracudas.

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It even comes with a coffin in the back. Halloween is right around the corner, and this 1990 Cadilac Brougham hearse is for sale. It rides closer to heaven thanks to sitting on a lifted Chevrolet K10 truck chassis. Make your costume a hazmat suit to handle social distancing concerns and use this beast to hand out candy on October 31. A Cadillac Brougham hearse is eye-catching in any specification, but this one grabs even more attention with its massive ride height. The beast sits on 17-inch wheels with rugged mud-terrain tires. A skull logo is on the swingout back door.

This is my 1969 Plymouth Barracuda it has a 340 bored 40 over. 1969 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA - Продолжительность: 3:58 Hanksters Hot Rods 3 490 просмотров.

Ground up restored 1969 Plymouth Barracuda with Commando 340 V8, AC, P code, sport seats with headrest, Automatic torque flight transmission, power brakes

© Provided by Hagerty 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 383 engine vintage

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This particular Barracuda fastback boasts the torquey 330-hp, 383-cubic-inch engine—second only to the top-of-the-line 440 mill—mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic. The car is equipped with the optional Formula S suspension package and a Saddle Tan vinyl interior. Its first and current owner is Joe Amenta, who took delivery of the car on October 28, 1968, and, in his words, “bought it to drive it.”

Indeed, the Barracuda served as a faithful daily driver for 15 consecutive years in New England. Though it used to tow a utility trailer filled with home construction equipment, it was far from abused; the Barracuda never suffered an accident and always enjoyed the comfort of an indoor garage.

This motherlode of 1932 Mopars could be yours

1932 Plymouth Sport Roadster VanDerBrink AuctionsVanDerBrink Auctions is hosting the sale of the Adair Collection, a gathering of pre-war metal that includes a generous smattering of 1932 Mopars, set for November 14 in Atchison, Kansas. There are eighteen 1932 Dodge, Plymouth, and DeSoto sedans, roadsters, coupes, and convertibles available that range in from restorations to hot rods. These may not […] The post This motherlode of 1932 Mopars could be yours appeared first on Hagerty Media.

Barracudas are in coupe, convertible and fastback body styles and very little changed in appearance from previous year. This Barracuda is finished in a Plum

1969 Plymouth Barracuda , fast back, 440 Chrysler engine, solid lifter cam, adjustable rocker arms, heavy duty push rods, high torque starter, Center Force

Then, in the mid-1980s, a major milestone occurred in the life of the trusty Barracuda: it received an award in the A-body stock class at the 1985 Mopar Expo in Farmington, Connecticut. Amenta decided to dedicate serious time and resources to keep the Mopar in fine fettle, and for the next 20 years, received any and all service it needed: original, dated-coded seat covers, engine removal and detail service, an undercarriage detail, and rebuilt steering, front suspension, and brake systems.

In 1997, showing 140,000 miles, Amenta treated the Barracuda to a complete restoration, from engine to body and all mechanical assemblies. Even after that investment, however, he didn’t stop driving and enjoying his car. To date, it shows over 183K miles and has continued to win local awards in the Northeast throughout the 2000s and 20-teens.

“Upkeep and detailing is an ongoing process,” writes Amenta. “I bought it to drive it!” We are most impressed—and inspired.

1969 Chevy Camaro Coming Up For Auction

And it wears the perfect color. Everyone knows and loves the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, or at least they respect it if they’re a Mustang or Mopar fan. To say this car is a symbol of American freedom and ingenuity would be correct. Now you have the chance to own the legacy, albeit with a unique twist. This ’69 Camaro is headed to the auction block thanks to GAA Classic Cars, so it’s time to get ready to grab it. © Provided by Motorious photo credit: GAA Classic Cars If you’re racking your brain trying to figure out what that paint color is, you’re likely not alone.

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