Featured on AutoHunter, the net public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this restored 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe. One among 1,615 constructed, this Barracuda is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching, authentic 383ci V8 backed by a rebuilt three-speed automated transmission with Slap-Stik shifter. Options embrace energy steering, energy brakes, air-con, vinyl high, bucket seats, AM radio, distant driver-side mirror, and overhead console. Completed in Bahama Yellow with a darkish gold vinyl high over tan leather-based inside, this Barracuda comes from the promoting vendor with Quebec, Canada documentation.

When the Barracuda was drastically redesigned for 1970 by itself E-body platform, Plymouth launched three fashions: customary Barracuda, performance-oriented ‘Cuda, and the luxurious Gran Coupe. Following the lead of the Mercury Cougar XR-7, Ford launched the Mustang Grandé with extra luxurious trimmings in 1969, and Plymouth thought it was a dandy thought to supply the Gran Coupe to do battle available in the market. Each the Gran Coupe hardtop and convertible got here customary with leather-based buckets and fancier door panels, overhead consolette, woodgrain dashboard trim, pedal dress-up, belt moldings, distinctive rocker moldings, particular grille trim (the identical which might be used on the AAR’Cuda later within the yr), Argent rear panel, and particular trunk lid trim. Many of the distinctive gear was carried over for 1971 apart of the apparent mannequin yr adjustments, although the hardtop was the one Gran Coupe left. The Gran Coupe was discontinued for 1972.

The outside was stripped to reveal metallic and refinished within the authentic colour of code EL5 Bahama Yellow throughout its 2005 restoration. Options embrace wheel opening moldings, rocker trim, Barracuda Gran Coupe emblems on the doorways, and a tobacco brown aftermarket vinyl high. An in depth walk-around video will be seen on the public sale web page.

A set of 15-inch Rallye wheels with grey middle caps and stainless trim rings is wrapped in 245/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.

The entrance buckets and rear seat are upholstered in tan leather-based. Options embrace an overhead console, smooth molded headliner, optionally available middle console with a locking storage compartment, simulated woodgrain trim, and automated transmission with Slap-Stik shifter. Extra options embrace energy steering and brakes, AM radio, and air-con. Based on the promoting vendor, the inside is authentic apart from the carpeting, and the dashboard has just a few advantageous cracks.

The woodgrained instrument panel (a Gran Coupe merchandise) options the usual Barracuda dashboard with a 120-mph speedometer, clock, and gauges for the gas stage, coolant temperature, and alternator. The odometer reads 38,219 miles, which the promoting vendor believes to be correct.

Energy is offered by a reportedly numbers-matching 275-horsepower 383ci two-barrel V8 backed by a rebuilt three-speed automated transmission. Underhood options embrace an upgraded Holley four-barrel carburetor and digital ignition system. Most Gran Coupes had been powered by the 318 however, to provide you an thought of its rarity, 161 of the 1,331 constructed to U.S. specs had the L-code 383.

This Barracuda was factory-equipped with an unbiased entrance suspension and a strong rear-drive axle. Energy entrance discs and rear drums carry movement to a halt. A full-length twin exhaust system exits on the rear beneath the valence panel. The promoting vendor states that the undercarriage has its manufacturing facility undercoating.

The web public sale for this 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe ends on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT)

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