The Barracuda hasn’t been around since the 1970s, but if everything goes the right way, then the moniker might return. Well, sort of.
You see, Stellantis recently filed a trademark to secure the Cuda nameplate. But what for? It’s probably a concept car of some sort. There is also a chance that the automotive giant might secure this moniker and never use it, which would be a pity, given that the automotive world deserves more real muscle cars with proper V8 engines under their hoods.
If you have a soft spot for the ‘Cuda and classic muscle cars that can keep enthusiasts up at night, and you likely do, as this story is about a great 1970 model, then you could spruce up your life with the pictured Plymouth AAR Barracuda. As mentioned above, it’s a 54-year-old vehicle with some very nice touches. It’s also rare, as in this configuration, it is believed to be one of only 1,120 and one of 138 exported to Canada.
It has been with the same owner for 19 years, who took great care of it. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has been fully refurbished, a process that saw every component receive the right amount of love. However, since some parts were in great condition, they were reused without a touch of modernity, making this old-timer even more valuable to the right car guy (or girl).
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
This ultra-hot muscle car features a yellow paint finish. It also has a black hood, additional black accents on the sides, a vinyl roof that’s believed to be the original one, a ducktail spoiler, and the usual amount of chrome trim. It rides on classic wheels shod in Goodyear tires with white branding and has a cool black interior with a few wooden accents that looks just as good today as it did back in the ‘70s.
A true testament to the golden era of muscle cars, it features a 340 V8 engine that works in concert with a manual transmission with four gears and a differential. The 5.6-liter motor is said to pump out 290 horsepower, which is less than you’d get in a 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost. However, if we need to explain why a V8 is the best choice in a muscle car, especially a classic one, we won’t be friends with you anymore.
This magnificent ‘Cuda has covered 84,387 miles (135,808 km), and by the looks of it, it can do much more with almost no work. But what about the pricing? Well, you may want to sit down for this one, as it’s steep. The Garage Kept Motors ad reveals a buy-it-now price of $144,900. Thus, it’s in a superior league, and we think its next owner is a few mouse clicks (or screen taps) away from buying it. 
