1973 Plymouth 'Cuda 340

Description

The 1973 Plymouth Barracuda represented the fourth year of Chrysler’s E-body pony car, with styling updates that included larger rubber-faced bumper guards and a revised grille and taillights. The ’Cuda 340 remained a favorite among enthusiasts for its blend of performance and value. Powered by a 340-cubic-inch small-block V8 rated at 240 net horsepower, it featured a four-barrel carburetor and could be paired with either a TorqueFlite automatic or a four-speed manual transmission. Development Engineer Charles “Pete” Hagenbuch summed up the 340 engine: “As for design, all I can tell you is big valves, a big cam, and a high compression ratio… we threw the book at it and most of it worked.”

Performance highlights included Rallye suspension, dual exhaust, and optional “Hemi-style” stripes. Electronic ignition became standard in 1973, improving reliability. Despite declining muscle car sales, the ’Cuda 340 still delivered spirited performance, as Bud Lindemann noted on his Car and Track TV show (1973): “Out of the hole, our 340 cubic incher produced a 0 to 30 run in 3.6 seconds… Stability was excellent through a difficult reverse camber turn at 70 miles an hour.”

This automatic-equipped 1973 ’Cuda 340 has been with the seller since 2011 and was restored roughly 12 years ago in its original colors. It’s located at Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia, and is now offered on behalf of the current owner by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a Bill of Sale.

Highlights

• One of 6,583 ‘Cuda 340s produced in 1973

Factory Equipment

• 340 cu in (5.6L) V8 small-block engine with a 4-barrel carburetor and electronic ignition

• Optional TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Rallye Red (FE5)

• Black side stripes (V6X)

• Black vinyl bucket seats (A6X) seats with optional center console

• Dual exhaust system with chrome tips

• Standard Rallye suspension

• Distinctive ’Cuda badging

• Revised grille and taillights for 1973

• Larger rubber-faced bumper guards

• Rallye instrument cluster with tachometer and gauges

• The chassis number (BH23H3B299200) decodes as:

  • B – Car Line: Barracuda

  • H – Price Class: High (’Cuda series)

  • 23 – Body Style: 2-door hardtop

  • H – Engine: 340 cubic inch V8, 4-barrel

  • 3 – Model Year: 1973

  • B – Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, Michigan

  • 299200 – Sequential Production Number

Known Imperfections

• A/C works but freon leaks out in a few days (still running R12 on original system)

Ownership History

• The current owner of this 1973 Plymouth 'Cuda 340 has owned it since 2011, and states a restoration was completed roughly 12 years ago.

Additional Information

This 'Cuda is offered with a Bill of Sale only.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

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