360-Powered 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

Description

The 1966 Plymouth Barracuda marked the final year of the first-generation fastback, which had debuted in 1964 as a sporty variant of the Valiant. With its distinctive wraparound rear glass and compact proportions, the ’66 Barracuda offered a blend of style and performance.

In the world of drag racing, the Barracuda quickly earned respect. Lightweight and powerful, it became a favorite among grassroots racers. The 273 Commando, with its solid-lifter cam and four-barrel carburetor, delivered 235 horsepower—enough to make the Barracuda competitive in NHRA’s Stock classes. More notably, the Barracuda laid the groundwork for Mopar’s later development of the legendary HEMI-powered Barracudas that followed in 1968.

This 1966 Barracuda captures the spirit of those early Stock racers. It’s received a comprehensive refresh with performance upgrades, including a 360ci Mopar crate engine with Edelbrock heads and intake. The seller states, “the floor pans were professionally sandblasted and painted, and all painted areas were soda blasted for a high-quality finish” while the “bumpers have been re-chromed, and the remaining trim has been either polished or professionally plated.” A restored interior complement the exterior. Staggered Weld Racing wheels and Firestone Firehawk tires finish the racy look.

This 360-powered Barracuda is now offered on behalf of the seller's father with a service manual and a clean Minnesota title.

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (BP29B62561973) decodes as:

  • B – Car Line: Barracuda

  • P – Price Class: Premium

  • 29 – Body Style: 2-Door Sports Hardtop (Fastback)

  • B – Engine: 225 cubic-inch Slant Six

  • 6 – Model Year: 1966

  • 2 – Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, Michigan

  • 561973 – Sequential Production Number

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Floor pan was professionally sandblasted and painted

  • All painted areas soda blasted

  • Bumpers rechromed

  • Trim polished or plated

  • New windshield

  • Staggered Weld Racing wheels

  • Firestone Firehawk tires; 195/70-14 front, 215/70-14 rear

• Interior

  • New headliner and carpet, door panels, and kick panels

  • New dash pad

  • Seats reupholstered

• Engine

  • New 360ci crate engine with less than 1,000 miles

  • Edelbrock heads and intake manifold

  • Edelbrock 750cfm carburetor

  • Chrysler 904 automatic transmission built by Chuck Lofgren

  • All new wiring, including the ignition and alternator system

• Suspension

  • Strong 8-3/4” rear end

  • Front disc brake conversion, all new lines and master cylinder

  • New steering gear

  • New heavy duty torsion bars

  • QA1 front shocks, HD rear shocks and springs

  • New drive shaft

  • Battery has been relocated to the trunk

Servicing & Documentation

• Recent oil change

• New battery

Known Imperfections

The seller states: “There are no noteworthy flaws. The vehicle starts and drives great, it has been to a number of car club shows without any issue.”

Ownership History

The seller reports, “The vehicle has been stored in a climate-controlled garage for more than 15 years while being restored. Prior to that it had been stored in a garage for 19 years, it came to its current owner as a rust-free vehicle and remains rust free.”

Included Items

• Plymouth Service Manual