1967 Plymouth Barracuda

1967 to 1969 · Fastback

The first-generation Plymouth Barracuda holds a special place in muscle car history as Chrysler's answer to the Mustang, actually beating Ford's pony car to market by 17 days in 1964. By the 1967-1969 refresh, the 'Cuda had evolved into a more aggressive performer with its distinctive fastback silhouette and wraparound rear glass. The base model came standard with Plymouth's reliable 225 Slant-Six, but savvy buyers could option up to the potent 340 small-block or the legendary 383 big-block V8. What makes these years particularly collectible is their transition period status—bridging the gap between the original fish-bowl design and the iconic E-body that followed in 1970. Clean examples with V8 power are increasingly sought after, especially Formula S models with the handling package. The Barracuda's understated styling and solid performance credentials make it an accessible entry point into serious Mopar collecting.