414-Powered 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Drag Car

Description

Plymouth beat the Ford Mustang to market by about two weeks when it introduced the Barracuda on April 1, 1964, and its Valiant-based fastback body with an enormous wraparound rear window made it one of the first entries in the pony car segment. For 1965, the new Formula S package paired the 273ci V8 in its 235-horsepower Commando form with upgraded suspension, and the Barracuda’s light weight and compact size quickly made it a favorite at the drag strip, most famously in the Hurst-built “Hemi Under Glass” wheelstander that debuted that year.

This 1965 Barracuda is finished in teal over a teal interior and has been set up for drag racing. It is powered by a 360ci V8 stroked to 414ci when it was built in September 2020 with an Eagle 4340 crankshaft and H-beam connecting rods, Icon pistons, and a Comp Cams solid roller camshaft, topped by Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a Quick Fuel Technology carburetor. That small-block V8 is backed by a 727 automatic transmission with a manual valve body and a Hughes 3,600-rpm stall converter, along with an 8¾" rear axle with 3.90 gears.

Additional equipment includes a roll cage, G-Force Racing Gear harnesses, a Longacre switch panel, a trunk-mounted fuel cell and dual Optima batteries, a hood scoop, polished five-spoke wheels, and more.

This 414-powered 1965 Barracuda is now offered with various spares, a machine shop invoice, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Teal over teal vinyl upholstery

• Small-block V8 stroked to 414ci

• 727 automatic transmission with manual valve body and stall converter

• NHRA-certified equipment, according to seller

• Quarter-mile time of 10.67 seconds at 127 mph, according to the seller

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (V855188137) decodes as:

  • V — Valiant car line

  • 8 — Barracuda

  • 5 — 1965

  • 5 — Los Angeles, California, assembly plant

  • 188137 — Sequential production number

Modifications

• Engine

  • 360ci small-block V8, stroked to 414ci by DG Machine of Auburn, Washington

  • Eagle 4340 crankshaft, Eagle H-beam connecting rods, Icon pistons, Hastings rings, and Comp Cams solid roller camshaft

  • Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads

  • Edelbrock intake manifold and Quick Fuel Technology carburetor

  • Long-tube headers with heat wrap

  • 3" exhaust system with X-pipe

  • Electric fuel pump, electric water pump, electric cooling fan, aluminum radiator, and catch tank

• Drivetrain

  • 727 automatic transmission with Cheetah manual valve body and Hughes 3,600-rpm stall converte

  • B&M Pro Shifter with Shiftnoid electric shift system

  • 8¾" limited-slip rear axle with 3.90 gears

• Chassis

  • Front disc brakes with rear drums

  • 15-inch Race Star wheels, tire sizes (155/80 front, 235/60 rear)

  • Caltrac traction bars

  • Frame connectors

  • Single leaf spring sliders

• Exterior

  • Hood scoop

  • Battery terminals and cut-off under rear bumper

• Interior and Trunk

  • Roll cage with removable driver-side door bar

  • G-Force Racing Gear harnesses

  • Longacre switch panel for the fuel pump, cooling fan

  • Aftermarket tachometer and Equus voltage, water temperature, and oil pressure gauges

  • Shift light

  • Trunk-mounted fuel cell and dual Optima batteries

Servicing & Documentation

• Machine shop invoice dated September 2020 detailing the engine build (see photo gallery)

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle’s condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Paint chips (see gallery)

• Missing some interior trim

Ownership History

The seller acquired the car in 2025, and it was modified for drag racing and raced in NHRA events under prior ownership.

Included Items

• Machine shop invoice

• Kirkey racing seat

• Hoosier drag racing tires

• Spare racing harness

• Removed stock floor shifter

• Color-matched stock hood

• Spare rear window

• Removed rear seat assembly

• Box of removed interior trim

• Windshield wipers and side mirrors

Additional Information

From the seller: "The car has run a 10.67 @ 127mph in the 1/4 mile. Proven street legal drag car with a fresh and very powerful small-block Mopar 360 engine. Complete rebuild only has eight passes on the engine and transmission. All NHRA certified. I think it is also important to mention, while it is a drag car, this is also a fully functional street legal car."