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 compact Valiant. Riding on a 108-inch wheelbase A-body, it was offered in convertible, notchback coupe, and fastback designs.  Spearheaded by designers 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, paired with a range of sporting engines including Chrysler’s new 340 small block. Chrysler development engineer Charles “Pete” Hagenbuch said of the 340, “As for design, all I can tell you is big valves, a big cam, and a high compression ratio.... But it was still a wedge head, and it wasn’t magical. But it sure did feel good.” Originally powered by the 318 V8 engine, this ’68 Barracuda Fastback has been thoroughly restored, updated with that performance 340 cu-in V8.

Highlights 

• Finished in Black with a Black vinyl interior  

• Powered by a performance 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 as:  

  • BH – Barracuda 

  • 29 – Two-door sports hardtop  

  • F – 318 cu-in V8  

  • 8 – 1968 model year  

  • B – Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant  

  • 297719 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Updates incliude:

  • Sunpro tachometer  

  • Aftermarket Sony AM/FM cassette radio  

  • Front disc brakes  

  • Aluminum radiator  

• Electric wipers  

• Padded sun visors  

• Door mounted armrests  

• Center console  

• Flat folding rear bench seat  

• Chrome bumpers  

• Manual rollup side windows  

• Pivoting vent windows  

• Chrome side view mirror  

• 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 consignor of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback has owned the car for at least the last 20 years.

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.    

Contact: Tim Rollinger  Phone: 912.596.2099 email: trollinger@hagerty.com