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The Barracuda (particularly the 1970–1974 E-Body cars) is a collectible car today, with high-performance versions and convertibles commanding the highest prices. The small number of Barracudas remaining in existence is the result of low buyer interest (and low production/sales) when the vehicles were new.
A very nicely restored 'Cuda, equipped with a 440ci V8, a "pistol-grip" 4-speed transmission, power steering, power disc brakes, and factory air conditioning. The latter three features may be taken for granted today even in the cheapest cars, but they were a big deal in the 1970s. The 'Cuda's corporate twin sister was the Dodge Challenger.
Each wheelstander was based on the current Plymouth Barracuda for the corresponding model year. The car was so named because the fuel injected Chrysler Hemi engine was placed under the Barracuda's exceptionally large rear window. The result of the rearward weight transfer was a "wheelie" down the length of the drag strip.
Full-size car, middle range model Concord: 1951 1952 1 Full-size car, least expensive model Cranbrook: 1951 1953 1 Full-size car, top-range model Belvedere: 1954 1970 Chrysler B platform: 7 Top line model, 1954-1955, Mid-range model full-size car until 1965; intermediate car until 1970 Plaza: 1954 1958 1 Entry-level car Savoy: 1954 1964 ...
In other markets such as Canada and South Africa, where Valiant was a marque in its own right, the car remained known as the "Valiant Barracuda" until the A-body Barracuda was discontinued after 1969. For 1970, the Barracuda lost all commonality with the Valiant as an all-new E-body Barracuda was produced.
The 1964 Barracuda fastback is considered the first of Plymouth's sporty cars. Based on the Valiant, it was available with the Slant Six , or 273 cu in (4.5 L) small block V8. For 1967, Plymouth introduced the Belvedere GTX, a bucket-seat high-style hardtop coupe and convertible that could be ordered with either the "Super Commando" 440 cu in ...
Shirley also was named Car Craft magazine Person of the Year during the annual Car Craft Awards Banquet, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the first Top Fuel driver to win three NHRA national events back-to-back. She was the NHRA Winston world points championship for the second time in 1980.
Similar cars went to Chrisman, "Fast Eddie" Schartman, and Kenz and Leslie. [33] These cars had the first coilover suspension in funny car, and were powered by Hilborn-injected 427 SOHCs producing 1,000 hp (750 kW) on 80% nitro. [33] (Chrisman's was the oddity, a roadster running a 6-71 GMC supercharger. [33])