1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 4 Speed

1972 Plymouth Barracuda E body Description

This is a 1972 'cuda originally equipped 340, 4-Speed car with Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tinted Glass, Rallye Dash, Light package (including fender-mounted turn signals),and Air-Conditioning. Originally it had no console and a single driver's side mirror. These items were added when I restored the car. So, you will not see G36/G37 (dual mirrors) or C16 (console) in the fender tag decoding below. It is an original FY1 Lemon Twist car with white interior and white stripe. I did not care for the yellow/white combination and especially the white stripe. In fact, I don't like the 72 stripe really, so I installed black interior and did not replace the stripe. One could easily change these things back to original, simply a matter of personal preference. The paint is a very nice driver-quality job with some minor flaws. It shows very well on the street and at local shows. It would not describe it as a concourse show paint job. It is now equipped with a potent well-appointed 440 Six Pac. So, the engine (and transmission)are not original to the car.This is what some might call an "over restored" car. I bought the car in 2003 andtotally restored it to the current condition over several years of intense work. It has been driven very little since the restoration and has lived in a heated, cooled and dehumidified garage. The car has 100% all of its original sheet metal and has had NO RUST EVER! The VIN matches on the VIN plate, cowl, fender tag and radiator support.Obviously the motor and transmission do NOT match as both have been replaced. The A/C has been upgraded using a modern Classic Auto Air "under hood" Refrigerant 134a kit with polished Sanden rotary compressor.The A/C currently is not functioning properly (has a refrigerant leak) and will need attention. Everything else works on the car; right down to the seatbelt buzzer and ignition key-in buzzer. Because blue was the correct color for the 340, but orange is the correct color for the 440, I decided to paint the engine and air cleaner base Lemon Twist to match the body color. The remainder of the items under hood retain stock appearance. It has modern 17" Road wheels with B F Goodrich radial tires. The AM radio has been replaced with a modern electronic AM/FM retro stereo that looks identical to the original. The entire interior of the car was restored to retain 100% original look. You will just have to look closely at the pictures to really understand and appreciate the level of restoration and quality of the endless list of new and/or restored items and the detail. I havesome pictures of the restoration process available for those interested. It is NOT restored to a concourse original level with stampings, markings, 100% correctness, etc. It is simply tastefully and meticulously done. No item has gone untouched or unconsidered. Every nut, bolt, wire, clip, strap, bulb, spring, plug, bumper, insulation, trim piece, etc., etc. has either been replaced with NOS, or new reproduction part; or has been reconditioned and cleaned; particularly the parts original to the car that were in good condition, and/or where QUALITY partsare not readily available.It is my personal preference to retain ANY parts original to the car that are in good condition, so in those cases many items were kept...

All sales are final. This car is sold AS IS WHERE IS with NO warranty expressed or implied. I reserve to end this auction at any time as I have the car for sale elsewhere. Please ask any questions before placing a bid. Shipping cost to be paid by buyer. I will assist with pick up and loading by your chosen carrier.

Fender Tag decoded:

N 4 2 N 8 5 R 1 1 V 6 W 2 6 E N 2

© M 2 5 M 3 1 M 8 8 N 2 3 N 4 1 ©

H 5 1 J 2 5 J 5 4 L 2 5 L 3 1 M 2 1

F Y 1 U B 5 1 C 5 6 G 1 1 G 3 5

F Y 1 A 6 X W 0 0 0 6 2 2 2 8 7 9 5 3

E 5 5 D 2 1 B S 2 3 H 2 B 4 8 2 0 4 7

E55 - Engine: 340ci V8 1x 4bbl 240hp

D21 -Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

B - Car Line: Plymouth Barracuda

S - Price Class: Special (= 'cuda)

23 - Body Type: 2 Door Hardtop

H - Engine: 340ci V8 1x 4bbl HP (240hp)

2 - Model Year: 1972

B - Assembly Plant: Hamtramck, MI

482047 - Plant Sequential Number

FY1 - Body Paint Color: Lemon Twist (High-Impact Color)

A - Trim Grade: Grade A

6 - Front Seat Type: Buckets, Vinyl

XW - Interior Color: White and Black

000 - Upper Door Frame Paint Color: (N/A) Full Door Panel

622 - Scheduled Production Date: Thursday, June 22, 1972

287953 - Vehicle Order Number

FY1 - Roof: Painted, Lemon Twist (High-Impact Color)

U - Order Type: Build to USA Specifications

B51 - Power Brakes (Front Discs)

C56 - Front Bucket Seats

G11 - Tinted Glass: All Windows

G35 - Left Outside Mirror, Remote, Racing Style, Chrome

H51 - Air Conditioning

J25 - Variable Speed Windshield Wipers, w/ Electric Washer

J54 - Sport Hood

L25 - Trunk Light

L31 - Fender Mounted Turn Signal Indicators

M21 - Roof Drip Rail Molding

M25 - Body Sill Moldings

M31 - Body Belt Moldings

M88 - Rear Deck Molding Treatment

N23 - Electronic Ignition System (1972 only)

N41 - Dual Exhaust

N42 - Bright Exhaust Tips

N85 - Tachometer

R11 - Radio: AM Music Master

V6W - Stripe: Longitudinal, Sport Tape; White

26 - 26" Radiator

EN2 - End of Codes, Assembly Line 2