If there were ever two cars from the same corporation that couldn’t be any more different, the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible and the 1982 Chrysler Town and Country convertible are them. The only thing they share is the corporation and the droptop deal…after that, help me find the similarities. The Barracuda was a sprightly rear-drive compact sport coupe with it’s head lopped off, sitting on the A-body…not the most potent musclecar out there, but a stout one nonetheless and on one of Chrysler’s most celebrated platforms. The Town and Country was the most gussied-up LeBaron sold, a decapitated K-car with that annoying-ass Speak and Spell voice reminding you that “your door is ajar.” Both were products of their time and both have their fans, but what happens when you combine the two ideas into one? You get this:
We aren’t going to tear this car apart. Someone went out of their way to make this happen, and used oak in the construction of it. And it does stay faithful to the “Chrysler woody” look that the K-car used. Ignoring the wood paneling, it’s a decent 273/automatic A-body Barracuda droptop…that alone is a good reason to look at this car. The auction will wrap up shortly, so if this is scratching an itch you didn’t know you had…well, good luck finding another!
eBay Link: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible
This makes as much sense as that four door Barracuda.
I live just down the street from this guy and I’ve seen the car up close. Although it’s not my cup of tea the guy did a great job on the wood, excellent craftsmanship.
I don’t know why he built such a thing, but I’m glad that he appears to have done a good job of building it.
Should only take 3 months to weld up all the drywall screw holes?
FUGLY!
The last thing I will regret when my life comes to an end is not hanging wood all over my convertible.
Did he put those on with wood screws or sheet metal screws? Just wondered.
Set it on fire….at least the wood.
Yes – at least it comes with built in firelighters…