Good looking car!
Guy might want to mention what an "E Code" is in the ad :dunno:
Pretty car.
I like it, but he'll never get 44K for it. A body Barracudas just don't bring that kind of $$ unless it's a '69 M code car.
I personally love those Gen II Barracudas ... and this one in particular. :inlove:
I like that it has the E-code ... the little engine that could!
Great car ... these Gen II Barracudas are going up in value because the E-bodies have become very expensive putting them out of reach and making quality Gen II's like this one more attractive to the average enthusiast. :alan2cents:
A close friend of mine has been restoring his '68 273-4spd convertible for awhile now...I don't know, is that considered an "E" code in 1968 ?
Did the 273's have dual exhaust in 68? In 67 the hp 273 had single exhaust with a huge chrome tip. You can see in the above link.
Edit: I just looked at the dealer data books on Hamtramck-Historical. They don't even list a 273 in 68 for a Barracuda. The data books list the 318 as the standard engine. Did they add the 273 as an option in 68 after the data books were printed?
The Dodge data book lists the 2-barrel 273 as the standard engine in the Dart for 68. No 4-barrel 273 is listed.
Quote from: anlauto on September 17, 2020, 10:49:02 AM
A close friend of mine has been restoring his '68 273-4spd convertible for awhile now...I don't know, is that considered an "E" code in 1968 ?
what's the VIN? 5th digit, is it "E"? (shouldn't be an option for '68)
the 340 replaced the 273 4bbl HP as the a-body performance small block
Oops....you guys are absolutely right....his is a 340 4spd car....my other buddies 67 Dart is a 273 4spd...Not sure what I was thinking...
He just sent me pictures of the restored 340 hood inserts so I guess I should have known... :headbang:
Quote from: Burdar on September 17, 2020, 11:47:55 AM
Did the 273's have dual exhaust in 68? In 67 the hp 273 had single exhaust with a huge chrome tip. You can see in the above link.
Edit: I just looked at the dealer data books on Hamtramck-Historical. They don't even list a 273 in 68 for a Barracuda. The data books list the 318 as the standard engine. Did they add the 273 as an option in 68 after the data books were printed?
The Dodge data book lists the 2-barrel 273 as the standard engine in the Dart for 68. No 4-barrel 273 is listed.
Yes, the 273 wasn't available after '67. The standard V8 in the Barracuda became the 318 (F code). The 340 and the 383 were options based on the package (Formula S). My old '68 Barracuda convertible started life as a 318 auto and I converted it to a 416 4 spd.
Quote from: anlauto on September 17, 2020, 06:24:51 AM
Guy might want to mention what an "E Code" is in the ad :dunno:
From the ad. I never heard of the e-code either. I knew about the Formula S and the Hurst Hemi's.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BxoAAOSwZR1fWWJu/s-l1600.jpg)
Oh :headbang: I never looked at all the pictures and never read that fine print...thanks for posting :cheers:
20 years ago this would have been my wife's dream car to go with my Challenger. She has since lost any interest in a car for herself.
BTW, that car does NOT weight 2800 lbs.
That reading and misinterpreting some shipping weight number on a no option and base /6 vehicle probably not event a convertible
That's a 3400-3600 lbs car. I've digitally weighed a few.
QuoteBTW, that car does NOT weight 2800 lbs.
That reading and misinterpreting some shipping weight number on a no option and base /6 vehicle probably not event a convertible
That's a 3400-3600 lbs car. I've digitally weighed a few.
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1967/CCI05152011_00029%20(983x1280).jpg
Here are the (estimated)shipping weights in the dealer data book. Not saying it's correct...
Quote from: Burdar on September 18, 2020, 05:58:22 AM
QuoteBTW, that car does NOT weight 2800 lbs.
That reading and misinterpreting some shipping weight number on a no option and base /6 vehicle probably not event a convertible
That's a 3400-3600 lbs car. I've digitally weighed a few.
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1967/CCI05152011_00029%20(983x1280).jpg
Here are the (estimated)shipping weights in the dealer data book. Not saying it's correct...
And the seller choose to use the /6 weight. Even though his car is a V-8
Those shipping weights are wrong and factored with absolutely no options.
Seller is trying to make up for the weak 273 hipo motor. The 68 340 motor will walk all over the 273 hipo. That why the 67 273's Formula S's are worth a lot less than the 68 340 Formula S's.
Quote from: autoxcuda on September 18, 2020, 12:41:42 PM
Seller is trying to make up for the weak 273 hipo motor. The 68 340 motor will walk all over the 273 hipo. That why the 67 273's Formula S's are worth a lot less than the 68 340 Formula S's.
Kinda harsh on the 273, sure a 340 is way stronger, but it's still a rare combination in '67.
If it about the $44k yeah he's dreaming.
Quote from: worthywads on September 18, 2020, 04:12:43 PM
Quote from: autoxcuda on September 18, 2020, 12:41:42 PM
Seller is trying to make up for the weak 273 hipo motor. The 68 340 motor will walk all over the 273 hipo. That why the 67 273's Formula S's are worth a lot less than the 68 340 Formula S's.
Kinda harsh on the 273, sure a 340 is way stronger, but it's still a rare combination in '67.
If it about the $44k yeah he's dreaming.
Yes that was too harsh.
But this is a case where rare does not equal similar desirability.
They might have made near the same number of 273 hipo 67 Convertible Formula S as the 68 340 Convertible Formula S. But the price difference is significant
Those little 273 Commandos run good for their size. I have respect for them considering their size.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on September 18, 2020, 06:26:33 PM
Those little 273 Commandos run good for their size. I have respect for them considering their size.
Maybe a 16 second 1/4 mile...with a tailwind...