1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

BP27G0B196601

Gasoline

Up for sale is a classic 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe convertible in red, with a black top (glass rear window) and a black interior. I have owned the car since July, 1994, when I purchased it at the Chryslers at Carlisle show from a private owner. At that time, it had about 94k miles and was in very nice, original, unrestored condition. Since then, I have extensively restored the car, including a few modifications detailed below. It currently has about 99k miles. This car is rather unusual in that it is a Gran Coupe convertible, which was only available in 1970-71 (518 V8s and 34 6-cylinders were produced in 1970). The Gran Coupe was the “luxury” version of the Barracuda, and had unique trim options (badging, wheel lips, etc.) and leather front seats. The hardtops also came with an overhead console, but of course that was absent in the convertible. The VIN translates to: B = Barracuda P = premium (i.e. Gran Coupe) 27 = convertible G = 318ci 2-bbl V8 0 = model year 1970 B = built at Hamtrack assembly plant 196601 = serial number (it was assembled in November, 1969) The car was stripped and painted the original color in 2003-2004 at WW Motor Cars and Parts in Broadway, VA. The 440 engine and 727 trans were also completely rebuilt (I have photos of all the body and mechanical work). The paint is still beautiful, and there are no dents, dings, or rust. The car has power front disc brakes, a console-mounted slapstick auto trans, power steering, and an 8-3/4 3.23 rear end. I have the original collapsible spare and tonneau cover. It also came with some interesting options, including air conditioning, a chrome luggage rack, and the rare console mounted cassette player/recorder with a microphone (which I don't think works, but I don't have a cassette any more to even try it out!) As I rebuilt and restored the car over the years (primarily from 2001 to 2007), I added a few options as I went along: 'Cuda rear valance with the dual exhaust outlets Front road lamps Shaker hood with hood pins 15x7 Rallye wheels (originals were 14” Magnum 500s) 1968 440ci 4-bbl V8 engine with 727-B transmission from a '68 Fury (yes, I kept the engine block the original blue color, as it was the 350hp version of the 440) Full tti dual exhaust system including headers (one of the very few non-Mopar modifications to the car). Rumbles very nicely without being obnoxious. Mopar electronic ignition and distributor Sharp-eyed readers will note that although the car originally came with air conditioning, you couldn't get air conditioning on a car with a Shaker hood. However, wanting to keep the air conditioning, I had a Sanden compressor installed with special brackets that fit under the Shaker, and the car was converted to R-134a. Note that I do not have a fender tag or broadcast sheet for the car. Evidence from when the car was painted indicates that the driver's side front fender was repaired/replaced sometime early in its life, and the fender tag was probably just removed and tossed. Unfortunate, but nobody cared about that sort of thing when these cars were just thought of as “used cars”. However, the VIN tag is on the dash and the VIN sticker is on the door jamb. Niggles? The hood needs adjusting for panel gaps, as I was never happy with the way it sat with the hood pins, and my attempts at adjusting didn't really help. Same with the side glass; the driver's side glass was replaced and could be better lined up with the other window and top. The a/c and heat work, but the blower fan is weak. The gas gauge does not work, although the gas tank has been cleaned and the sending unit is new. This car has been garaged, babied, and covered the entire time I have owned it. No pets, no smoking, no driving in the rain or snow. No leaks or drips. The convertible top and well are in excellent condition. Obviously this is not a concours-correct restoration considering the “'Cuda” modifications I have made. However, they have not basically changed the car, which is a beautiful, well-sorted 1970 Barracuda convertible that you can actually drive. To me, it represents the best of the '70-'74 E-bodies – a convertible, a big block with a Shaker, and the unusual Gran Coupe trim option. Even in a sea of other Barracudas at Carlisle or the Nats, this car stands out. One interesting note....when I purchased the car it came with a dealer badge on the trunk for a Chrysler dealer called “Star”. The only Chrysler-Plymouth dealer called Star I was able to track down was Star Chrysler-Plymouth in Nashville, TN. It is long out of business, unfortunately, but I put the badge back on again after the car was painted (it attaches with screws, not an adhesive, which could date it as being from the original dealer). Being sold by older car collector (and long-time Mopar enthusiast) with lots of other cars. Questions are welcome....thank you!