1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Coupe

8 CYLINDERS

Automatic

0000

Clear

Gasoline

Super Rare, Original Drive train, Buildsheet, Ex. Cond. 1969 Plymouth Cuda, M-Code 440 Just some quick history on the 1969 M-Code 'Cuda. In 1969, Plymouth released the 340 & 383 'Cuda models to compete in the increasing market for performance and speed. Although the first Barracuda was released in 1964½, the 'Cuda moniker wasn't adopted into the Barracuda lineup until 1969. Originally called the "Mopar 340" while in development, the popular 'Cuda nickname was later adopted before becoming available to the public. The 'Cuda package was easily recognized by the two distinct twin black hood scoops atop matching hood stripes across the hood. The tape strips also appeared along the lower portion of the vehicle with corresponding call-outs determining the engine displacement. The 'Cuda packaged was inspired by the Plymouth Roadrunner thus earning the name from many popular car magazines as the “Pocket Roadrunner.” The 'Cuda package was mainly developed for street racing, while the Formula "S" was for the driver who appreciated handling. The 'Cuda package shared all the suspension and drive train components found on the popular Formula "S" model, but lacked most high end options which were commonly found on Formula "S" optioned Barracudas. The 340 'Cuda and 383 'Cuda series were targeted towards buyers who found themselves wanting to compete with the Mustang, Camaro, and other pony cars. Plymouth offered the 1969 'Cuda with either the 340 rated at 275 hp or the 383 rated at 330hp. In 1969 the 383 received an extra boost in horsepower due to an improvement in exhaust manifold design and a new camshaft. In 1969, Plymouth's pony car was getting flat out whipped by the competition from Ford and GM. Although Plymouth had dropped the 383 in Barracudas for a few years at this point, it just wasn't enough. The solution? The 'Cuda 440 ! In perhaps the ultimate shoe-horn job of all time, Mopar shoved their 440 Magnum engine in the tiny A-Body Barracuda. This was also the first year of the high performance version of the Barracuda , officially called "'Cuda" by Plymouth. It is a name that stuck and has become muscle car legend. The 440'Cuda was offered strictly for straight-line performance, and due to the snug fit of the 440, left no room for power brakes, disc brakes, and power steering. This left the 440 'Cuda strictly to individuals looking for drag racing or light to light action on the boulevard. The A-body 'Cuda series was only produced one year, making these some of the rarest and fastest Barracudas ever produced. The 'Cuda 440 Special Package, as it was called, was considered a factory race car and covered by a restricted 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. Customers were required to sign numerous releases and warranty papers to even take delivery of these beasts. Only 358 cars were produced, 59 notch back coupes and 299 Fastbacks. All were equipped with Torqueflight automatics. Additional equipment in the 'Cuda 440 Package included: • Console and bucket seats • 3.55 Sure Grip rear axle • Heavy Duty Suspension (HD Torsion bars, HD leaf springs, Front sway bar) • Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, 1" Diameter front and rear • 14"x5.5" Heavy Duty Steel Wheels • E70 x 14 Wide Boot redline tires • Dual hood scoops and tape stripes in black • Lower body stripes - black • Black grille • 'Cuda 440 callouts Air conditioning, power steering, power brakes and disc brakes were not available with the 'Cuda 440. It was all business! Only (70) of the (299) M-Code Fastback ‘Cudas produced in 1969 are know to exist. They are documented in the 440 ‘Cuda Registry created by Tom Wenstadt. The 'Cuda 440 Registry has (23) known wrecked or otherwise unsalvageable VIN numbers on their list. Only (6) F8 Ivey Green Metallic Cars are known to exist. This includes Notch Back Coupes and Fast Backs. It is thought that the majority of the (70) surviving 1969 440 ‘Cudas “do not” have their original engines. Engine Specs: BH29 M-Code 'Cuda: 375bhp@4700rpm, 490lb-ft@3200rpm. Performance: 440/390bhp: 0-60 in 6.3 sec, 1/4 mile in 13.8 sec @ 104.2 mph. Car Life tested the 'Cuda 440 at 0-60 in 5.6 sec, and 14.0 @ 103 in the quarter mile. They were disappointed. It seemed that they just couldn't get the car to hook up. It kept spinning the tires. (Car Life, June/69). Another period road test, reprinted in Musclecar magazine, backs up the 14-flat quarters, but they also tried it with ten-inch slicks, and ran low 12s. Modern street tires are better than those slicks ... And now for this rare 1969 M-Code 'Cuda that we are auctioning here today on eBay Motors. There are a lot of terms that I could use to describe this car but the first one that come to my mind is “Super Rare.” This term gets thrown around a lot on eBay but I feel that this car really fits the bill. I mean come on. Only (299) produced, only (70) know to exist, only (6) in Ivey Green Metallic and the majority of the cars that are left, do not have their original drivetrain. If that doesn’t classify my original drivetrain car as “Super Rare” I don’t know what does. The car shows 26,698 miles which is believed to be original. It is in excellent overall shape including body, paint and mechanical condition. Just freshened up the interior with the following: 1. New dash cap: 2. New windshield; 3. New headliner; 4. What I believe to be the original seats and door panels re-dyed. Recently completed: 1. New universal joint; 2. New gas tank and sending unit; 3. New speedometer cable; 4. New ‘Cuda front and rear floor mats; 5. Installed the correct 14” X 5.5” heavy duty wheels with new and correct E70 X 14” Diamondback Supreme Redline Radial tires. All gauges and lights to include the radio are in working order. The car starts a drives great with the type of power and sound you would expect from a true muscle car. Let me be completely honest here, this car will melt the rear tires if that’s what you had a mind to do. It has that type of raw power. Let’s face it, there are only (70) of these M-Code 'Cudas know to exist and how many of those have their original drive train? It seems like all I see today on the internet are what they call; CLONES, REPRODUCTIONS, RECREATIONS and TRIBUTE CARS. I am not knocking these cars but my point is that it is becoming more and more difficult to find the “REAL DEAL.” However, if you win this auction, that is exactly what you will get, the “REAL DEAL.” Try to find another with the original drive train. Here is what my 1969 M-Code 'Cuda has that you need to know: 1. Copy of Broadcast Sheet, Decoded; 2. Original Vin Stamped Engine; 3. Original Vin Stamped Transmission; 4. Vin Stamped on Radiator Support; 5. Vin Stamped on Trunk Lip; 6. Original Vin Tag, Decoded; 7. Original Body Tag, Decoded; 8. Correct Rear Axle; 9. Correct Heads with Correct Build Dates; 10. Correct Intake with Correct Build Date; 11. Correct Carburetor with Correct Build Date; 12. Correct Passenger’s Exhaust Manifold; 13. Correct Radiator; 14. Correct Water Pump; 15. Original Glass with the Exception of a New Windshield; 16. Original Seat Belts; 17. Original Seats; 18. Documented in the 1969 440 ‘Cuda Registry; 19. Copy of the Complete ‘Cuda Registry. I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person and hear it run. You will not be disappointed. Go to our website for more pictures and build sheets. click here I know from previous experience that there is never too much information for the serious collectors. So, for all of you numbers guys and gals, this is for you. Vin Number Decode: BH29M9B312355 B Plymouth Car Line H High Price Class 29 2-Door Sport Hardtop Body Type M Special Order 8-Cylinder Engine 9 1969 Model Year B Hamtramck, Mi. Assembly Plant 312355 Sequence Number Body Tag Decode: Starting from the bottom left: E63 383 CI, 8-Cylinder, V8, 335 HP; D32 727 3-Speed, Automatic Transmission; BH29 BH Plymouth Barracuda, 1969 Only, ‘Cuda 440 29 2-Door Hardtop; M9B Special Order 440 CI V8, Super Commando; 312355 Sequence Number; F8 Ivy Green Metallic; F8 Ivy Green Metallic; H6G H High, 6 Bucket Seats Vinyl, G Light Green; F8 Ivy Green Metallic; 302 3 March, 02 2nd Day of March 1969; 920241 Vehicle Order Number; A01 Barracuda Light Package; Glove Box Lock, Map/Courtesy Lamp, Reading and Dome Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Ashtray Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Trunk Compartment Lamp, Hood/Fender Turn Signal Lights, Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch, Ignition Switch Lamp w/Timer, Headlamp On Buzzer, Headlamp Switch Lamp w/Timer. A13 440 4bbl Engine Conversion Package; 440 1-4BBL, Console, Bucket Seats, Torqueflite Automatic Transmission (Only), 3.55 Ratio, Sure Grip Rear Axle, 383 1-4BBL Engine Replace By 440 1-4BBL Engine, HD Suspension, HD Shocks, HD 14 x 5½” Wheels, E70 x 14” Red Streak Tires. Identification: Hood Scoops and Hood Tape Stripes – Black w/Lower Body Stripes – Black, Black Grille, “Cuda 440” Callouts on Plymouth. Special Order. N/A With Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning or Power Steering. A57 Cuda 383 Package; 383 1-4BBL Engine, 4-Speed Transmission, Vinyl Trim, Dual Exhaust System w/Chrome Tips, Rallye Suspension, Firm Ride Shocks, 14” Red Sidewall Tires, 14 x 5.5” HD Wheels, Rear Deck Appliqué, Black Grille, ‘Cuda 240 Tape Nameplate, Simulated Hood Scoops, Delete Accent Stripes. C16 Wood Grain Console; C55 Bucket Seats; L31 Hood Turn Signal Lights; M21 Drip Rail Moldings; M31 Body Belt Moldings; M47 Simulated Hood Scoops; N85 Tachometer; R11 AM Radio V78 Accent Stripe Delete; Y39 Special Order; END End of Sales Codes. IMPORTANT ID INFORMATION SUPPORTED WITH PHOTOS Block Casting Number: 2536430 66-72 440 RB Correct Block Casting Date: 2 21 69 Correct Time Frames 2 February 21 21st Day of February 69 1969 Vin Stamping on Block: 9B312355 Matches Vin Vin Stamping on Radiator Support: 312355: Matches Vin Vin Stamping on Trunk Lip: 312355: Matches Vin Vin Stamping on Transmission: 9B312355 Matches Vin Cylinder Head Casting Number Driv: 2843906 Correct Cylinder Head Casting Date Driv: 01299 Correct Time Frames 01 January 29 29th Day of January 9 1969 Cylinder Head Casting Number Pass: 2843906 Correct Cylinder Head Casting Date Pass: 01279 Correct Time Frames 01 January 27 27th Day of January 9 1969 Intake Manifold Casting Number: 2806178 Correct Intake Manifold Casting Date: 2 27 69 Correct Time Frames 2 February 27 27th Day of February 69 1969 Exhaust Manifolds Casting Numbers: Driver: 2299002 Not Correct Passenger: 2883900 (Upside Down) Correct Rear Axle Casting Number: 2881489 Correct Carburetor Number: 4618S Correct Carburetor Date: L8 Correct Time Frames L December 8 1968 Radiator Casting Number: 2949065 Correct Water Pump Casting Number: 2780987 Correct BROADCAST SHEET DECODE 2 Hamtramck Plant Trim Shop Code; 000000 Broadcast Print Sequence Number/Unknown; 302 Sunday march 2, 1969 Standard Production Date; 920241 Vehicle *SPECIAL* Order Number; BH Barracuda High Price Class; 29 2 Door Sports Hardtop; M Special Order V-8 Engine; 9 1969 Model Year; B Hamtramck, Mi Assembly Plant; 312355 Plant Sequential Number; Y39 Special Order Engine; E63 383 4bbl High Performance V-8; D32 A727 Automatic Transmission; D56 3.55:1 Final Gear Ratio; D91 Sure Grip Axle; T75 E70 x 14” Red Streak Fiberglass; H6G High Price Green Vinyl Bucket Seats; F8 Dark Green Upper Door Frame Color; V01 Mono Tone Paint Style; F8 Ivy Green Metallic Roof Paint; F8 Ivy Green Metallic Body Paint; V78 Delete Body Accent Stripe; 44F811 A-Body Green Steering Column w/Floor Shifter; 16 F7 3 Spoke Green Steering Column w/Horn Button; 2949065 A-Body 22” HDC Radiator; 2863209 A-Body Radiator Inlet Hose; 2863243 A-Body Radiator Outlet Hose; 2863213 7 Blade Engine Fan; 1851960 .70” Engine Fan Spacer; 2875320 59 Amp Per Hour Battery; 1859127 Intake Manifold Vacuum, “Plug”; 896 383 4bbl Hi Perf Engine for A.T.; 2946581 Carter AVS #4618S 4bbl Carburetor; 2863245 Carter AVS 4bbl Carburetor Choke; 2892091 A727 Automatic Transmission for 383 4bbl; 2538937 37 Teeth/White/Speedometer Pinion Gear; 2852216 #7290 3” x 48.88” Propeller Driveshaft; 567 3.55:1 S/G 8.75” Axle w/HD Rr Brakes; 12 F8 14 x 5 ½” Wheels Painted Ivey Green; 2944088 Plymouth Division Hub Caps; 08 A-Body V-8 Frame; 2535534 A-Body Front Sway Bar; 2535895 Left Extreme Duty Torsion Bar .89” Dia; 2535894 Right Extreme Duty Torsion Bar .89” Dia; 056 Left H.D. Rear Spring Assy/6 Leaves; 056 Right H.D. Rear Spring Assy/6 Leaves; 47 Front Firm Ride Shock Absorbers; 01 Rear Firm Ride Shock Absorbers; 12 A-Body H.D. Drum Front Brakes; 15/7 A-Body A.T. Clutch/Brake Pedal; 2899842 5 Degrees BTC 650 RPM in Neutral Idle Level; 3400485 E70 x 14” 4-Ply Rating Tire Label; A01 Barracuda Light Package; Glove Box Lock, Map/Courtesy Lamp, Reading and Dome Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Ashtray Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Trunk Compartment Lamp, Hood/Fender Turn Signal Lites, Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch, Ignition Switch Lamp w/Timer, Headlamp On Buzzer, Headlamp Switch Lamp w/Timer. A13 440 4bbl Engine Conversion Package; 440 1-4BBL, Console, Bucket Seats, Torqueflite Automatic Transmission (Only), 3.55 Ratio, Sure Grip Rear Axle, 383 1-4BBL Engine Replace By 440 1-4BBL Engine, HD Suspension, HD Shocks, HD 14 x 5½” Wheels, E70 x 14” Red Streak Tires. Identification: Hood Scoops and Hood Tape Stripes – Black w/Lower Body Stripes – Black, Black Grille, “Cuda 440” Callouts on Plymouth. Special Order. N/A With Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning or Power Steering. A57 Cuda 383 Package; 383 1-4BBL Engine, 4-Speed Transmission, Vinyl Trim, Dual Exhaust System w/Chrome Tips, Rallye Suspension, Firm Ride Shocks, 14” Red Sidewall Tires, 14 x 5.5” HD Wheels, Rear Deck Appliqué, Black Grille, ‘Cuda 240 Tape Nameplate, Simulated Hood Scoops, Delete Accent Stripes. B11 HD Front and Rear Drum Brakes; C16 Wood Grain Console; C55 Bucket Seats; C93 Carpeting; F23 59 Amp Per Hour Battery; G-- Clear Glass All Windows; G-- Outside Manual Chrome Mirror; H11 Front Heater; J15 Cigar Lighter; J31 Dual Horns; L05 Courtesy Lamp; L11 Glove Box Light; L25 Trunk Light; L31 Hood Mounted Turn Signal Lamps; L65 Ignition Switch Lamp w/Time Delay; L72 Headlight On Signal Buzzer; M21 Drip Rail Moldings; M26 Wheel Lip Moldings; M31 Body Belt Moldings; M47 Simulated Hood Scoops; N85 Tachometer; R11 AM Radio; S13 Rallye Suspension; S25 Firm Ride Shock Absorbers; S75 Manual Steering; W-- Hub Caps; W25 Stamped Wheels; 17 Special Order/Engine. We do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller.If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Serious Buyers only (only users with feedback) . The car is advertiesd locally and for a shipping qoute you have to send me a zip code. Payment must be in the form of bank to bank wire transfer. I have taken in 2 fraudulent checks, therefore a bank to bank wire transfer is the safest and easiest for the buyer and the seller. Shipping cost is the BUYERS responsibility