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- Sales Brochure, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda - Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- 1971
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Sales Brochure, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- Plymouth Barracuda Nameplate, 1964-1974 - Car model names might seem straightforward (especially once they are well-established and familiar) but most are masterpieces of allusion, rife with references to glamorous locations, social rank, rugged environment -- all tied to the self-image and aspirations of potential car buyers. Different styles of lettering -- whether bold, high-tech, freehand, or formal -- offer further reinforcement to the power of a model name.
- 1964-1974
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Plymouth Barracuda Nameplate, 1964-1974
Car model names might seem straightforward (especially once they are well-established and familiar) but most are masterpieces of allusion, rife with references to glamorous locations, social rank, rugged environment -- all tied to the self-image and aspirations of potential car buyers. Different styles of lettering -- whether bold, high-tech, freehand, or formal -- offer further reinforcement to the power of a model name.
- Swede Savage Driving a Plymouth Barracuda in Trans-Am Race at Bridgehampton Raceway, May 1970 - Drivers Dan Gurney and Swede Savage raced Plymouth Barracudas for Gurney's All American Racers team in the 1970 Trans-Am season. Mechanical problems plagued the cars throughout the year. Since Trans-Am rules required that participating cars be production automobiles, Plymouth built 2,724 street versions of the 1970 AAR 'Cuda for public sale to qualify.
- May 01, 1970
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Swede Savage Driving a Plymouth Barracuda in Trans-Am Race at Bridgehampton Raceway, May 1970
Drivers Dan Gurney and Swede Savage raced Plymouth Barracudas for Gurney's All American Racers team in the 1970 Trans-Am season. Mechanical problems plagued the cars throughout the year. Since Trans-Am rules required that participating cars be production automobiles, Plymouth built 2,724 street versions of the 1970 AAR 'Cuda for public sale to qualify.
- 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Sales Brochure, "Plymouth is Out to Win You Over" - Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- November 01, 1966
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1967 Plymouth Barracuda Sales Brochure, "Plymouth is Out to Win You Over"
Plymouth introduced its sporty Barracuda on April 1, 1964 -- two weeks before Ford's Mustang debuted. Barracuda remained in production, over three distinct styling generations, through 1974. From 1964-1969, Barracuda was based on Plymouth's Valiant. From 1970-1974, Barracuda shared its platform with Dodge's Challenger. Engine options over Barracuda's run ranged from a 170-cubic-inch Slant 6 to a 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8.
- "1969 Plymouth Barracuda- Look what Plymouth's up to Now" - This 1969 sales brochure showcased the Plymouth Barracuda. The Barracuda was a "pony car" -- a small, sporty four-seater with a big engine. The term "pony car" originated with the successful Ford Mustang. Interestingly the original Barracuda was introduced in 1964 just weeks <em>before</em> the "pony car" namesake.
- 1969
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"1969 Plymouth Barracuda- Look what Plymouth's up to Now"
This 1969 sales brochure showcased the Plymouth Barracuda. The Barracuda was a "pony car" -- a small, sporty four-seater with a big engine. The term "pony car" originated with the successful Ford Mustang. Interestingly the original Barracuda was introduced in 1964 just weeks before the "pony car" namesake.