FOR SALE A true factory-reference, investment-grade 1970 Plymouth Barracuda – numbers-matching, California survivor

[slantfish]

Based on all the reading and the photos, this is nowhere near a survivor and the prior owner(s) did a lot of modifications. I've never seen a Dana rear end on a factory 318 car, that absolutely makes no sense. Having the 440 call outs makes me believe that a prior owner had a 440 in it and dropped the Dana rear end in to handle the power (I didn't look close enough, but I wonder if they also added the torque boxes to handle the extra power? If so, there is another big non-factory modification). A standard Barracuda also does not have a blacked out tail panel (Cuda only). It's a nice looking car, but the pricing is way out of whack for what it truly is. A nice '70 Barracuda, driver quality with several aftermarket modifications. Nothing special, not rare and *not* a survivor by *any stretch* of the word.

 

[Katfish]

Unfortunately that's not a Dana, that would actually increase value.
That's not even a 8.75, so that's makes it worse.

 

[Xcudame]

It's the wimpy 7.25 axle which would probably wear out first even with just a 318/904!

 

[Deathproofcuda]

It's the wimpy 7.25 axle which would probably wear out first even with just a 318/904!

Yup, I blew up the one in my first Barracuda, 71 318/904 car. Had pieces of gear shrapnel sticking out of the rear cover. I replaced it with a junkyard 8-3/4. Finished bolting in the new rear late one night, excited to drive my car to high school again the next day. Took it for a quick trip around the block and when the car shifted from 1st to 2nd I realized that I had also blown up the 904 :-(

 

[RonnieT]

So @RonnieT how do you fit in with this car? Assuming you are not the current owner, as you don't seem like someone that has owned an E-Body for the last 22 years. You just marketing this thing for someone else?

Hi Deathproof - well...compared to the guys in this forum, I'm clearly falling short. I never considered myself an expert. I was fairly well informed 20 years ago when I bought it, but I collected my favorites from all 3 major mfg (Ford, Chrysler and Chevrolet) and I was relatively well informed on all of them. Again, not to the level of this group, but I knew enough to make good investments and collect all the cars I loved. I recently sold my 69 Charger R/T SE. It was an unrestored survivor - but truly fit the title (more so than this car). It went for $89,500 and sold in 1 day. I also sold my 70 Challenger R/T - a 383 magnum with vinyl top. Sold my 70 Chevelle SS 454 too. I'm in retirement so divested many cars. Keeping just a few rare Mustangs. No excuses - I haven't had the time to prep this car better as suggested by moparLeo. He's right, I need to put some $ into it or settle for less.

 

[RonnieT]

It's the wimpy 7.25 axle which would probably wear out first even with just a 318/904!

Agreed 100% - with emphasis on WIMPY!

 

[RonnieT]

Definitely the base suspension, driveline too many things that should be done to count.
I would recommend that you:
#1 Have it properly inspected by an E-body expert, owner.
#2 Have the car properly detailed.
Shows poorly in the engine compartment and underneath from front to rear. The important place to show is under the trunk mat. These cars commonly have serious rust in this area
Many little things. I like that someone used the frame tow hooks to attach the rear tail pipes to.
But if you want to get top dollar, the car has to look like it.
Spend some money on the details.
Like selling top quality leather shoes, fix the scuffs and polish them before you try to sell them.
Do a little real research. Never rely on AI.
What is the definition of artificial ? Not genuine or real.
That is AI , not really intelligent.
You don't want to look luninformed, or better yet, Take it to a classic car seller and they will detail and market it. Pay your commision and let them deal with the details

Smart man and solid advice.

 

[RonnieT]

Pics of my 70 R/T prepped for sale.

 

[RonnieT]

And here's the 69 Charger R/T SE prepped for sale...of course I had dozens more pics of both Challenger and Charger but not going to bog down systems posting them all here. Besides, they aren't my cars anymore. Just sharing b/c I know all of you love seeing any / all old mopars.

 

[terrywalker]

There were mods made to alot of these cars in their early years. I was in the Navy in 1972 when I bought my 71 convertible. I had the car parked on base and I came out to my car one day after it had been parked overnight. Someone had tried to remove the shaker setup and must have got scared off. I went and bought a chain and padlock and chained the hood closed, up behind the front bumper/valance. I had to lie on the ground in front of the car and reach up to unlock the padlock; it was a real pain to do. A short time later, I bought a set of hood pins and installed them where the factory ordered ones would have been installed. I then bought locks to insert into the posts. No more problems. I still have hood pins installed on it and they look great. I had other e-bodies I made changes to for my tastes. To me, it's a good looking, driver Barracuda you have.
Terry W.

 

[moparleo]

All 1970's California cars had to comply with California's unique emission and noise requirements.
California Spec cars almost always came with rear turn down exhaust tail pipes.
Mostly due to noise requirements. The rear exhaust tips would increase the sound past the 95 decibel limit.