1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Tribute 273 4 bbl 4 Speed Cragars BFG's

Plymouth Barracuda 1965 Description

Up for your bidding pleasure is my 1965 Barracuda Formula S Tribute Car. Car is located near Birmingham Alabama and it is almost completely done and is a really beautiful car. I took a very nice 273 4 speed car and used is to create a Formula S tribute to use all of the parts from my total basket case Formula S that was the donor car for many of the parts. I DID NOT change any vin plates or fender tags.

The Good:

*99% Rust free car to start with, nly rust a small spot behind the drivers seat and there were a few small perforations in the outer passenger side quarter skin due to southern dirt roads as this was a Georgia/Alabama car it's whole life.

*painted Viper Red with matte black Barracuda Sport Stripe (correct dimension) and interior metals are painted to match

*All New Black New Legendary interior-seats and door panels

*New headliner

*New Visors

*All new ACC Carpet

*low mileage was showing on the odometer before restoration (~35K)

*correct 65 Formula S intake manifold and Carter AFB 3853S

*NOS Formula S emblems

*Lots of NOS stuff under the hood

*Commando wrinkle finish valve covers

*Commando chrome breather

*Commando chrome pcv and and oil filler cap

*two Original side view mirrors

*Faux "original Green Cap" battery topper and MOPAR decal

*all trim is complete

*I can include the New Cragars and BFG's that have less than 100 mile on them or I can include the original 14 inch wide rims with correct Formula S 14 inch wheel covers that are in really nice shape

*NOS Formula S/Commando 273 resonator

*all new brakes, ardware, aster cylinder, oft line,s and new wheel cylinders and parking brakes.

The Bad:

*Not a true Commando engine, ut it ran strong before the work began (donor car motor was locked up)

*I am including the Commando Sway Bar and Lower control arms with correct tabs. I didn't install them because the alignment was dead on and I don't want to mess with it for now. Also, recommend a front end rebuild with new bushings and ball joints.

*Needs rear axle bearings as i can hear them hum a bit.

*Needs to be fine tuned, uns well, ust fussy at first start. I will probably have this worked out.

*Someone before me changed the ball and trunion to a slip yoke.

*Fender tag is currently missing

*Tach is not registering, thergauges may not be accurate.

The Ugly:

There is NO ugly here!!

*Car is registered in my name but since it is a Pre '75 Alabama car THERE IS NO TITLE, ill of sale only.

I am currently finishing the small details that include:

*install review mirror

*small carpet details(in back area)

*new windshield washer pump and tee to hook up windshield washer

*install the rare stainless steel carpet guard (included)

*hook up heater cables

*repair driver’s side fresh air vent door

*new glovebox liner

*install new factory warranty card in glovebox ( I will provide it as soon as I have it)

*new seat belts

*clean and detail theundercarriage

*Remember this is a 50 year old car, hile not perfect, t is a very good specimen!

I have sunk a lot of money and time into this project and I will never get all of that back.

I am asking $18,500 locally and will entertain all offers. Reserve is below that. Car is beautiful!

I think this would make an incredible Father/Son project car as it has a handful of little things to do almost all of which will not take it off of the road so you can enjoy driving it and teaching a son to turn wrenches and appreciate the old cars!

If you need more info, lease ask questions!

I will help with the loading if car is to be shipped.

On Nov-16-15 at 17:33:57 PST, eller added the following information:

I have added several more photos taken in better lighting. The others in front of a rich persons house(definitely not mine) and were taken in harsh sunlight. These taken in my driveway, ake it easier to see the quality of the paint and interior.Thanks,David

On Nov-17-15 at 20:58:10 PST, eller added the following information:

I added a photo of the exhaust tip. It is an NOS tip, ot a reproduction. These sell for ~$500.00 alone.

On Nov-20-15 at 15:04:07 PST, eller added the following information:

Today, added the gas shocks to the front, nd in the morning, hope to put the new axle bearings and rear gas shocks on it too. I also adjusted the hood bumpers and striker and the hood closes as it should.