Riddle me this. How do you turn a pony into a fish??

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Salutations all. :D

A strange question I know but it is possible.
As you may recall I recently imported a Mustang from the States. Here 'tis:


Now, due to a rather fortunate set of circumstances, I am trading for a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda :shock: Plus a wadge of cash on top.


This is the real "Pony" car, beating the Mustang to market by 2 weeks :!: Only to be slaughtered in the sales figures by the Mustang's universal appeal and range options.

What do you think? Reasonable trade or not :?: :?:
 

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Which way did the cash go? :LOL:
I am a Mopar fan through and through so I would go for the Plymouth anytime, though I must admit I would rather have one of the second generation Baracudas ('67-'69) in fastback, formula 'S' with a 340 4bbl and auto, Kelsey hayes wheels and a nicer subtle colour like pale yellow or turquoise.... Not that i've thought about it much. :oops:
Mustangs are pretty common now anyway. Not like Rovers. :D
 
I think that trade depends on what engine and options the Plymouth has as to whether it was a good one - that and the profit margin. You're going to tell us that shortly aren't you! The Plymouth's colour is a tad insipid compared to that lovely bold red on the Mustang - but you could change that!

The side view of the Plymouth brings home just how similar the late '68 on Sunbeam Rapier was. Definitely from the same design pen.

Chris
 
I'm a Mustang fan so I'd stay with the pony.

Nice wheels on the 'cuda though :D and it doesn't fall into the usual run-of-the-mill (in the nicest possible way :wink: ) type US muscle.

Dave
 
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Grey primer usually is insipid. The shape of the 'Cuda looks a tad unbalanced to me.
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Does to me too I'm afraid.

Looks a bit like a Jenson has intercepted a Mk1 Cortina from behind.

If I had the choice I would have the Mustang, but I wouldn't turn down the Backaruda if offered :D

What colour are you going to paint it?

Richard
 
From what I remember that Mustang was near perfect, really nice red interior hasn't it?
Is the wad of cash enough to respray the plymouth?

For me it would have to be a slightly later car by a couple of years..That's my favourite shape cuda.
This is a 69
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And a 72
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A little too much glass going on at the back on the earlier ones for me.

But this is your car :LOL:

Jim
 
Another vote for the Mustang, but I may be a tad bias being a lover of classic Fords as well as Rovers :)
 
Salutations. I like the Barracuda. I haven't seen one like that in the flesh. Not that Mustangs are two a penny either, but the Plymouth is certainly more individual. I've always been a big fan of the slightly later ones, like the black one in Corazon's photo. Almost bought a black '72 but it had suffered a shunt and would've been far too much work and money to have straightened out. The rear seats laid flat and you could lie down with your head under the rear window. Can you do that in yours too? Paint it a deep dark colour and it'll be a corker.
 
PONY
POSY
POSH
PISH
FISH

SIMPLES!! :LOL:

PS.
If I had the choice of any american car,and I dont really like american cars,the iconic 60's Mustang would win every time.
 
It had to be done Alan, I'm sure there's a company order in the Mopar vaults saying 'tis so :LOL:


John.
 
John said:
It had to be done Alan, I'm sure there's a company order in the Mopar vaults saying 'tis so :LOL:


John.
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You're quite right John, it had to be done, and who better than you to do it.

Back to the Cuda... depending on the options, I would go with it as Mustangs are kinda 10 a penny. I know this is one cracking looking Pony, but I am sure you can make that Cuda every bit as special - just say it isn't the slant six engine...
 
My first car was a '65 Mustang, 289, automatic coupe. Had a friend's first car was a '66 Barracuda, 273, automatic. The mustang outran the Barracuda consistently on the straights, the Barracuda out handled the Mustang on anything twisty, but I always caught him.

Incidently, the Mustang ended up rolled in a ditch, the Barracuda's accelerator stuck, and ended up plowed into a concrete barrier, but we both made it without a scratch.

If both were fastbacks, Mustang all the way, but there's something about that back light on the early Barracuda........
 
Hello again All,

The deal itself saw the extra cash coming my way :D But it was very much a "side-ways" move. I think I only just maintained a financial "neutral bouyancy" regarding the initial purchase of the Mustang.

The Mustang certainly looks great in the photos but a picture can hide a miriad of sins :( The work required on the Mustang to get it road legal was quite extensive :arrow:
:!: New suspension rubbers all round.
:!: Complete break rebuild, front and rear.
:!: Both floors have gone "Flintstones" style.
:!: Steering column is dodgy.
:!: Power steering needs replacement/rebuild.
:!: Structural rust in small areas of the engine bay.
:!: Will need paint, despite its photogenics.
:!: Several, assorted fluid haemmorages (Sp???)

Sure the interior is good and the paint scrubs up to a fifteen footer but i have to way up the cost, and that's just to get it legal, forget any resto costs!! Then there is the other "hidden" issue that Ford don't tell you about. I believe they have paid out something like 7,000 law-suits due to the death trap that is created by the fuel tank rupturing during mid-speed rear enders and filling the passenger area with petrol, thus immolating the poor souls inside :shock:

The other factor is the "individuallity" of the 'Cuda. There are still well over a million classic Mustangs driving around the streets of the world, and most of them seem to be here in Australia!!!!! This does not suit my avante garde side so the 1964/65 Barracuda with only
100, 000 units made certainly makes it stand out like dog's bolsheviks when driving around. A rarity indeed :D

The car is in primer as has been noticed :oops: But this leaves a blank canvas for me to work on :D I'm thinking a mid range navy blue with the twin Rallye stripes straight down the middle, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Rallye stripes :roll:

There is absolutely no rust in the 'Cuda. The floors are like new, inside and out. Thankyou California!!! Just a couple of tiny spots that need a quick finish and that's it. So money saved there. The breaks are better than the Mustang, saving. The interior lets it down but kits are available. Seven foot of flat storage space has to be a winner as well. SS Cragars, yummy!! 273 V8 motor plus light curb weight means it has plenty of grunt :D Plus the 14.5sqft of rear glass makes it stand out from the crowd 8)

And what a rear end :D
 

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