Description
YEAR: 1971
MAKE: Plymouth
MODEL: Barracuda
TRANSMISSION: Automatic
ENGINE: 340 cu in (5. 6 L) V8
SPEC: American
HIGHLIGHTS:
Chrysler in 1970-71 had a very creative design team that was responsible for the development of these great looking 1970-71 Plymouth Barracuda models. Some key designers were Elwood P. Engel and John Herlitz, who were under the direction of Dick Macadam. Macadam would later become Vice President after Engel retired from Chrysler in 1973.
The 1970-1971 Barracuda models were shorter and wider than others, yet still were amazing looking automobiles. One of the more interesting variations was the mid-year AAR (All-American Racer) Cuda with a six-barrel 340 engine. This model became very popular with the American car culture and still is considered a collectible today.
The Barracuda was changed slightly in 1971, with a new grille and taillights, seat, and trim differences. This would be the only year that the Barracuda would have four headlights (which the Challenger had for all five years of their concurrent run), and the only year of the fender "gills" on the 'Cuda model.
The Cuda had the 383 with aprx 335 hp (250 kW) SAE gross (same as Dodge's 383 Magnum) as the standard engine. Options included the 340 cu in (5. 6 L) LA V8 (4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust): 1970-71 with aprx 275 bhp (205 kW) SAE gross, and 1971 with aprx 235 bhp (175 kW) SAE net.
DETAILS:
This is a rare one-of-a- kind 1971 Barracuda, it is a solid car, extremely clean, well looked after, mechanically sound, and in great overall condition. This Cuda was previously completely striped down and fully restored to high quality with custom paintjob, the interior is original and like new. It could use some minor TLC and fresh service as it’s been in storage for a few years.
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