Always loved those '67 - '69 Barracuda's. Especially in Formula S trim. They're definitely one of the coolest pony musclecars. I can imagine with a 383 that thing can really haul the mail too.
I did not know this video existed until a few days ago when some of my husband's friends were talking about it. Imagine my surprise to see my car! Really cool, thanks ScottieDTV! 1968 was the first year for the big blocks in the 'Cudas, most of them 383s. There were a few hemis, around 50, but they were not street legal and could only be sold to licensed racers. Formula S was the designation for the sports version of the barracuda with upgraded suspensions and V-8 engines. In 1969, Plymouth changed the name of the Formula S package to 'Cuda since everyone referred to the cars that way anyway.
The formula S refers to the suspension. My friend got a brand new 383 formula S convertible , canary yellow, with torqueflite auto for his high school graduation present. I drove it and it was a great car.
ScottieDTV I forgot to mention the brakes were also different. The idea was to make it handle like a European sports car, which it did quite well. Your welcome.
Mopar till I die. I will have this car. This is my dream car. I'm on my second Challenger now 2013/2018. If they brought back a nicer looking version of the formula S Cuda, I am trading in immediately. The Challenger of today looks much more aggressive and bad ass than the old ones. I would love it if they did the same thing for this car.
I had a 67 formula s 383 back 15 years ago was one of my favourite cars I’ve owned the standard steering was awesome I loved it except if you were not moving it was a work out sometimes mine was green no strip
This is one really beautiful '68 Formula S Plymouth Barracuda! I'm a huge Mopar fanatic and I've always thought these Barracudas were in my Top-5 List of some of the most beautiful Mopar designs ever made! Sure I love the '70-'74 'Cuda bodystyles but I think these 2nd generations were the best-looking IMO! Thanks for sharing this one, ScottieDTV!!! =D
Whatever he does, Scottie, I hope he puts the rear glass in a safe place-I was watching one of those rehab shows on cable(I won't mention the show, as I'm sure they don't want to be reminded)...they were doing a '67, the shop foreman told them to BE CAREFUL W/THE REAR WINDOW! Guess what? They put the glass on a couple of sawhorses, someone bumped into it, & they spent another week sourcing a nos one. But as always, Scottie-Great Job!
+theunknown302 The car was previously owned by a smoker so there are some burn holes. The interior is going to remain stock though, I just need to get the cigarette stench out.
so this is a formula S 68.... that combo of "options" is a bit on the rare side... obviously the formula S cars where a sports package that included, hp, handling, & braking... power drum brakes for the first gens (1964-1/2- 1966) with dealer installed front power disc brake options. from 1964 through to 1969 the Automatic transmissions where a special ordered options on each car's build sheets. & so was that center console. these A-body barracudas weren't popular back in the days, & obviously as time advances they become more rare. from 1964-1966 the ford Mustang outsold all Chrysler corporation's A-bodies by 8to1... for every 8 ford Mustangs that sold, Chrysler would sell one plymouth Valiant, or dodge dart, or plymouth barracuda. i currently own 4 plymouth barracudas.. a rare '64-1/2, two 1965s, & a unique special ordered 1966 with an extremely low production number. the three: (64, & both 65s) are factory v8, floor shift 4spd cars.
+Fred Garvin It was faster than the Mustangs or GMs of the day. The body is very light so many of these cars were modified with 440s or Hemis and used on the track. The 383 is quite a beast for a stock car. Thanks.
From what I have been told even back in the day. Those cudas were so bad a$$ that in some states and counties they were un insurable.After around 1969 Chrysler had to figure out "tricks" to fool them..to get them/keep them on the road. ...
They really were not much faster than the 340, if any due to the restricted exhaust system. That's why they had a lower horsepower rating than the 383 roadrunner even though both engines were the same.
I had a lady try to trade me one of those for a 70 Impala that I paid a $100 for, Of course I was going to do it but she had parked it at her brothers and he Interfered on behalf of his friend, I'm pretty sure it had a 440 though
Always loved those '67 - '69 Barracuda's. Especially in Formula S trim. They're definitely one of the coolest pony musclecars. I can imagine with a 383 that thing can really haul the mail too.
Right on...Thanks for checking it out!!
I did not know this video existed until a few days ago when some of my husband's friends were talking about it. Imagine my surprise to see my car! Really cool, thanks ScottieDTV! 1968 was the first year for the big blocks in the 'Cudas, most of them 383s. There were a few hemis, around 50, but they were not street legal and could only be sold to licensed racers. Formula S was the designation for the sports version of the barracuda with upgraded suspensions and V-8 engines. In 1969, Plymouth changed the name of the Formula S package to 'Cuda since everyone referred to the cars that way anyway.
+Susan Anderson Cool...Thanks for the information...Hope you enjoyed the video...Nice Car for sure!
1967 was the first year for a 383 in a Barracuda, good grief!
I love all models of the Barracuda's and Cuda's I had 64 65 and 66.sure wish I had them back.
Right on...Thanks for checking this one out here Brother!!
Beautiful car!
no doubt...
Really like his paint scheme
I was caught off guard as well and had to scramble for some more info on this "S" model. Love the car but also I appreciate the story behind it.
Cool!...I had no idea either...
This is still my fav. car of all as I have a cupe and fast..I wandered a bit with a 1990 1LE-IROC-Z one of 28 and a 1992 1LE-B4C one of 250.
Cool...Thanks for checking this one out here!!
Sweet video! I just saw an Formula S at a local car show and didn't know much about it.
Thank you....Glad you enjoyed it!!
My favorite car and video 😁
Cool....Glad you liked it!
The formula S refers to the suspension. My friend got a brand new 383 formula S convertible , canary yellow, with torqueflite auto for his high school graduation present. I drove it and it was a great car.
+Gregory Nasrallah Thanks for the info!
ScottieDTV I forgot to mention the brakes were also different. The idea was to make it handle like a European sports car, which it did quite well. Your welcome.
that's a sharp car. fastbacks are sweet
I agree...good looking car!
My dad has a 67 fastback formula s 440 bigblock
Cool!
SCOTTIE what a great find,great job
Glad you enjoyed it Brother!!
Mopar till I die. I will have this car. This is my dream car. I'm on my second Challenger now 2013/2018. If they brought back a nicer looking version of the formula S Cuda, I am trading in immediately. The Challenger of today looks much more aggressive and bad ass than the old ones. I would love it if they did the same thing for this car.
Cool..
I had a 67 formula s 383 back 15 years ago was one of my favourite cars I’ve owned the standard steering was awesome I loved it except if you were not moving it was a work out sometimes mine was green no strip
Right on...Thanks for checking this one out here!!
This is one really beautiful '68 Formula S Plymouth Barracuda!
I'm a huge Mopar fanatic and I've always thought these Barracudas were in my Top-5 List of some of the most beautiful Mopar designs ever made! Sure I love the '70-'74 'Cuda bodystyles but I think these 2nd generations were the best-looking IMO!
Thanks for sharing this one, ScottieDTV!!! =D
No problem Brother...glad you liked it..
RAD Motorsports I love the barracuda fastback body style.
Those body style of Baracudas are nice cars.
I agree...cool cars!
HARMARSCH2 I agree, i love the body style.
Nice video...learning something new all the time!
Whatever he does, Scottie, I hope he puts the rear glass in a safe place-I was watching one of those rehab shows on cable(I won't mention the show, as I'm sure they don't want to be reminded)...they were doing a '67, the shop foreman told them to BE CAREFUL W/THE REAR WINDOW! Guess what? They put the glass on a couple of sawhorses, someone bumped into it, & they spent another week sourcing a nos one. But as always, Scottie-Great Job!
Ya...on these project you want to be careful with every part.....specially MOPAR stuff not as easy to get as Ford and Chevy...
Beautiful car! I prefer the notchback myself though.
That white wonderland was spectacular! 383, all the right stuff! Super job ScottieDTV!!:-):-):-)
karl jacobson Glad you liked it Brother!!
scottie is the man!!!great vid...kudos from mx.
lol...thank you Brother...
We have 2 1968 Barracuda Formula S cars. Both are convertibles, Same color red on black int. One is a 383 and the other is a 340, both 4 speeds
Dave Montanbeau Cool...thanks for checking this one out here!!
That place reminds me of sunbust . graham wa.
Cool!
I want one
lol..I hear ya!
thats a very nice car bro thank you for sharing
No problem...glad you enjoyed it Brother!
Nice!!
Agreed!!
I was surprised to learn that it's slower than the 340 in the quarter mile , the info I got could be wrong though
Yea....I'm no expert....
I don't understand the need to restore the interior, looks pretty clean to me. The whole car is awesome.
Ya...I don't know...it is a straight car...
+theunknown302 The car was previously owned by a smoker so there are some burn holes. The interior is going to remain stock though, I just need to get the cigarette stench out.
Nice
Sweet Mopar! Well done, & his wife must be a saint lol..some women don't get
lol..She is lucky for sure...
so this is a formula S 68.... that combo of "options" is a bit on the rare side... obviously the formula S cars where a sports package that included, hp, handling, & braking... power drum brakes for the first gens (1964-1/2- 1966) with dealer installed front power disc brake options. from 1964 through to 1969 the Automatic transmissions where a special ordered options on each car's build sheets. & so was that center console. these A-body barracudas weren't popular back in the days, & obviously as time advances they become more rare. from 1964-1966 the ford Mustang outsold all Chrysler corporation's A-bodies by 8to1... for every 8 ford Mustangs that sold, Chrysler would sell one plymouth Valiant, or dodge dart, or plymouth barracuda. i currently own 4 plymouth barracudas.. a rare '64-1/2, two 1965s, & a unique special ordered 1966 with an extremely low production number. the three: (64, & both 65s) are factory v8, floor shift 4spd cars.
Cool....Thanks for checking this one out here!!
What a great find. I've never even heard of this model. I love this body style. Maybe Dodge's answer to the 390 Mustang GT? Bet it's faster.
I shot another...a few weeks before....had no idea what it was...cool car!
+Fred Garvin It was faster than the Mustangs or GMs of the day. The body is very light so many of these cars were modified with 440s or Hemis and used on the track. The 383 is quite a beast for a stock car. Thanks.
jamn tht is one clean car bet tht thing could melt some tires lol great job scottie
Glad you enjoyed it Brother!
hope he dont break or need to replace that rear glass , hard to find
I bet..
Nice fish. Not bait. Predator.
lol..cool!
You could get a Formula S in a small block.
Cool!
From what I have been told even back in the day. Those cudas were so bad a$$ that in some states and counties they were un insurable.After around 1969 Chrysler had to figure out "tricks" to fool them..to get them/keep them on the road. ...
It was a big game back than....they were all underrated in power...
They really were not much faster than the 340, if any due to the restricted exhaust system. That's why they had a lower horsepower rating than the 383 roadrunner even though both engines were the same.
I had a lady try to trade me one of those for a 70 Impala that I paid a $100 for, Of course I was going to do it but she had parked it at her brothers and he Interfered on behalf of his friend, I'm pretty sure it had a 440 though
To bad...would have been a nice car to have!
That's a nice one Scotti!!! Looks like my 67.Check mine out@ tony badcuda.......
Will do...glad you enjoyed this one!
Mopar or no car ;).
lol...That's what I hear!
Mopar!
lol..there ya go!
Thought i never say FIRST but ok i I lied...lol
lol....Congrats!
My dad has a 67 fastback formula s 440 bigblock