340-Powered 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

Description

The new 1967 Plymouth Barracuda was a striking contrast to the old Valiant-based version. Car Life magazine went so far as to proclaim the new Barracuda “… has a tautness of line and an integrity of design unmatched by few American cars of any vintage.” Like the ’67 Mustang it would compete against, the Barracuda would have coupe and convertible variants, as well as the original fastback body. 

You could get the new Barracuda with the optional big-block 383 V8, but many agree the best option was the new performance LA 340 cu-in engine, one of the finest small-block V8s of the era. Barracuda and 340 power were the combination that drove Sally and Dennis Koelmel to a SCCA National Rally Championship, and countless drag racers to Stock class victories.  

Originally a 283 V8 powered car, this Barracuda was transformed some time ago into its present 340 cu-in form. As Plymouth said of the 1967 Barracuda with 340 power: “Climb in, start one up, and—wham!” 

Highlights 

• Finished in Light Tan (XX1) paint as per the original Body Tag 

• Mostly original Tan vinyl bucket seat interior (H6T) 

• Performance 340 cu-in V8 with four-barrel carburetor  

• TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (BH29D72357741) decodes as: 

  • BH – Plymouth Barracuda 

  • 29 – Two-door fastback coupe 

  • D – 273-2V V8 engine (now 340) 

  • 7 – 1967 model year  

  • 2 – Dodge Main, Hamtramck, Michigan, final assembly plant  

  • 357741 – Production sequence number starting at 100001 

Features 

• Performance updates include: 

  • Centerline 15-inch aluminum wheels 

  • Nexen SB802 tires front; Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires rear 

  • Two-snorkel air cleaner 

  • Holley four-barrel carburetor 

  • Edelbrock intake manifold 

  • Mild camshaft 

  • Crane roller rockers 

  • Aluminum radiator 

  • Long-tube headers 

  • H-Pipe exhaust system 

  • AutoMeter Street tachometer mounted to A-pillar  

  • AutoMeter oil pressure and water temperature gauges 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • Replaced headliner 

  • Upper A-arm bushings and ball joints 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor bubbles of the paint on both sides of the lower rocker panels towards the rear 

• Rear seat needs color refinishing 

• The floor mount automatic shifter console could be refinished 

• Typical paint wear, no dents   

• Original factory dashboard instruments are inoperable 

• Aftermarket radio inoperable  

• Air conditioning compressor missing 

Included 

• Rear end trim piece 

• Extra odometer cluster 

• 426 Hemi hood scoop

 Ownership History 

The consignor states, “the original 273 V8 was replaced by a 340 under prior ownership. The interior seems to be mostly original.” It has been under current ownership since 2024. 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.