In Torque We Trust - 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

Mr. Bob Gough's family moved to France for a few years when he was thirteen years-old and thus he grew up idolizing European sports cars and looking down on American muscle. That was until he discovered the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S. The 'Cuda Formula S was upgraded in-house by Plymouth with suspension and brakes that allow it to keep up with European sports cars in the twisties (that is, all but the tightest twisties). He purchased this car over twenty-three years ago and has gradually upgraded it. Bob replaced the transmission with a Tremec 5-speed and now runs a 340 cubic inch V8, rather than the original 273 ci engine. He's also replaced the original 14" wheels with custom 15" steelies.
And the only suspension mod that Bob has made is replacing the original shocks with nitrogen shocks that vastly improve the handling. The Plymouth handles so well in fact, that he frequently surprises sports car owners on drives. And once the curves straighten out, its ample torque allows it to "leave Porsches behind." You do need to exercise caution entering corners though, because the Forumla S is prone to rear wheel lock-up-so early braking is a must! Even though Bob pushes the 'Cuda, it's actually docile to drive, "but who drives a car like that?"
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[@overdriven77]

Glad you kept those wheels! I hate when someone puts those ghetto 30'' wheels on classic cars.

[@parksed24]

Bob sounds like just about the coolest car guy with just about the coolest Plymouth out there!

[@siddharthm285]

60s American cars have so much personality. There's something so moody and mysterious about the sight of a muscle car alone on the highway at dusk. I guess that's why all the best existential road movies were made around that time...Two Lane Blacktop, Vanishing Point etc.

[@djweetos]

I am European and i think this car looks very American in a very good way!

[@carl_marks1626]

That door closed shut like a bank vault door. Very cool car and love the way he has upgraded it slightly to his personal taste without ruining it.

[@Buttnut105]

See people; American muscle cars can be tasteful. I love the understated, original-style look to this car. Steel wheels and a stock (enough) ride height make for a rather attractive and unusual look for these cars. I think it's great.

[@nilsbijlsma5633]

That thing is a mental hurricane, jesus what a beast.

[@nojnoj3069]

This is possibly one of the best automobile videos outthere. Perfect. Bob is a real car guy. Thankyou for uploading this.

[@paulbourgeois5712]

What a nice nice nice car this is... It may not have been Mopar's most beautiful effort, but this guy did the exact perfect thing to do, with the engine and the transmission, for a car this size... In Torque he trusts, and in Mopar I have trusted, for 35 years. Bravo. Maybe the nicest 1967 Barracuda I have ever seen.

[@W7VO]

I vintage road race a 66 Barracuda Formula S, and have a LOT of fun with it. Congratulations!

[@MattLarson440]

Those 340s will rev to the moon. Meanest small block of the 60s.

[@vincem9468]

The folding seats for 7 feet of space is AWESOME. One of my new favorite cars.

[@Barracuda168]

I bought my 1968 Barracuda Fastback in 1984 and have kept it ever since. I feel the same way you do, once I fell in love with the style, I decided it was all I ever needed.

[@YFZ52]

Love the classic wheel choice. Modest guy with a great story. Nice video!

[@RamblinAround]

What a great car....very tastefully modified. Excellent video!

[@steedandersen]

I had a 67' Formula "S" back in school. That car ate everything. My old man was pissed when I took his brand new Vette in the curves. My best friend still says it felt like it was locked on rails at 120mph. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@JackF99]

Great car- kudos to owner for resisting all ridiculous mods people do to these clean late sixties designs.

[@randyattwood]

Oh man, my Dad bought me a new one of those for my second year in college. Loved that car. Put the pedal to the medal and hear that four barrel kickin. Fold the back seat down and lower the small tab to the truck and you had seven feet of space were you could lay down and look up and through the huge window and the stars above. Girls loved that! Remember it was crap in snow, however.

[@4tusix]

the handling of them barracudas is very underrated,,,,i have 2 1968 version and with a small block aluminum intake and i pull one across some scales with 1/4 tank of fuel and the weight from front to back axles wasn't more than a couple hundred pounds difference,,,,,,i live in northern california,,,,,,takes a pretty good car and driver to keep up and/or get away from me in the mountain corners,,,,,1968 Barracuda Formula S 340S 4 speed,,,my favorite car ever,,,,i'll never part with it

[@Ivannos92]

every car you guys "review" makes me want to own it!