1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

Description

The second-generation Plymouth Barracuda underwent a significant redesign, featuring model-specific sheet metal while continuing to share components with the Valiant. Riding on a 108 inch wheelbase A-body, it was offered in convertible, notchback coupe, and fastback designs. Spearheaded by John E. Herlitz and John Samsen, the new Barracuda boasted Coke-bottle side contours and extensively revamped front and rear ends. Notable design revisions included wider wheel openings, curved side glass, and S-curved roof pillars on the hardtop variant. The fastback coupe showcased a more streamlined roofline with a steeper rake, accompanied by a smaller flush rear window, departing from the original model's distinctive wraparound design. With new styling parried with a range of sporting engines, the Barracuda offered a compelling option to buyers when new and continues in that same spirit today.  

Highlights 

• Finished in Black with a Black vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 340 cu-in V8 

• Floor-shifted three-speed automatic transmission 

• Reported to have been thoroughly restored in 2015 

• Upgraded with new modern bucket seats with cloth seating surfaces 

• 15 inch American Racing aluminum five-spoke wheels 

• The chassis number, BH29F8B297719, decodes with the following information: 

  • B – Barracuda 

  • H – Barracuda 

  • 29 – Two-door sports hardtop 

  • F – 318 cu-in V8 

  • 8 – 1968 model year 

  • B – Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant 

  • 297719 – Sequential production number 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 76,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Sunpro tachometer 

• Front disc brakes 

• Aluminum radiator 

• Electric wipers 

• Padded sun visors 

• Door mounted armrests 

• Center console 

• Flat folding rear bench seat 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Manual roll-up side windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Chrome side view mirror 

• Sony AM/FM cassette radio 

• Heater 

Known Imperfections 

• Tears in the headliner 

• Torn rear seat upholstery, as pictured 

• Slight bubbling of the paint on the hood and roof 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback has owned the car for at least the last 20 years.