1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

History

The Plymouth Barracuda is a two-door car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 to 1974.

The first-generation Barracuda, a fastback A-body coupe based on the Plymouth Valiant, had distinctive wraparound back glass and was available from 1964 to 1966. The second-generation 1967 to 1969 Barracuda, though still Valiant-based, was heavily redesigned. Second-generation A-body cars were available in fastback, notchback, and convertible versions.

The new Barracuda was less rectilinear than the Valiant, with Coke-bottle side contours and heavily revised front and rear end styling. Design cues included a concave rear deck panel, wider wheel openings, curved side glass, and S-curved roof pillars on the notchback. The rear portion of the roof on the fastback coupe was more streamlined, and the back glass, raked at a substantially horizontal angle, was much smaller compared with that of the previous model. Also, the use of chrome trim on the external sheet metal was more restrained.

VIN BH29P8B424570

Numbers Matching Formula S Car!

The engine has the VIN stamped on it, see the picture

The numbers on the front of the block are:

DW340P24910194

D = 1968

W = Windsor Plant

340 = 340 cu in

P = Premium fuel

2491 = May 23, 1968

0194 = 194th Engine Assembled that day

The VIN is stamped on the rear of the block, see the picture.

Mechanics

Numbers Matching 340ci Engine

Correct A Body 4 Speed Manual Transmission

Fender Tag Intact

Power Front Disc Brakes

Edelbrock Carb

Nice Radiator

Factory Rear End, 741 Case

New Gas Tank

New Exhaust System

Rebuilt Springs

New Shocks, Front and Back

New Fuel Line

Replaced Brake Lines

New Ball Joints

New Bushings on Sway Bar

Body

Beautiful Red Paint (Original Color)

Re-Chromed Bumpers

Doors Fit and Operate Great

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Beautiful Solid and Straight Body

Emblems Look Great

Beautiful Chrome

Rare Rocker Molding

Fuel Door Looks Great

Window Trim is in Great Shape

Solid Trunk with Nice Mat

Original Quarters

BF Goodrich Silvertown Redline Tires by Coker

Beautiful Hubcaps

Frame is in Beautiful Shape

Floorboards are All Original

Solid Undercarriage

Rockers are Solid and Clean

K Member is in Great Shape

Interior

Beautiful Black Interior

Fold Down Back Seat

Very Nice Door Panels

Good Looking Steering Wheel

Nice Dash Pad

Beautiful Bucket Seats

Console

Interior Lights Work

Headliner Looks Great

Seatbelts Front and Back

Gauges Work

Wipers Work

Aftermarket Gauges Under the Dash

VIN decoding:

BH29: Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

P: 340 1-4 BBL

8: 1968 Model Year

B: Hamtramck, MI Assembly Plant

424570: Sequence Number

Fender Tag Decoding:

Row 1:

a: 6 = Console

b: 4 = Bucket Seats

Row 2:

F: 7 = Formula S Package (Front sway bar, HD Torsion Bars, HD Leaf Springs, 14 x 5.5" Rims)

R: 1 = AM Radio Music Master

T: 7 = Tachometer

X: 2 = Tinted Windshield

Row 3:

1: 9 = Molding: Wide Body Sill

2: 5 = Molding: Drip Rail

3: 0 = Molding: Belt Line

7: 8 = Molding: Wheel Lip

A: 4 = 3.23:1 Rear End Gear Ratio

X: 8 = Sure Grip Rear End

TRM: H6X = High Grade Bucket Vinyl Seats Black

PNT: PP1 = Bright Red Paint

U: B = Black Upper Door Frames

Row 4:

BH29 = Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

52 = 340 1-4BBL  (275 HP)

3 = 4-Speed Transmission Floor Shift

38 = E70 x 14 Redline Tires Steel Rims

621 = June 21, 1968 Production Date

077799 = Shipping Order Number

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