Star Cars!! Brady Bunch 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. Did we find It??

[@brian56]

Just look for the hole in the top when Bobby stuck the umbrella through it when he was being a wiseass on Greg's date!

[@planet6393]

When Greg was trying to make a move on that chick! I remember it well!

[@kentmckean6795]

Sorry, not the TV car. The TV car sported a 71 front grill with 4 headlights. Also, the TV car did have a Rally dash with a tach. My guess is the TV car was a 71 Barracuda convertible with a 72 tailpanel and taillights put in to look current year.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Cool..Thanks for the information...we will.see what happens...Thank You.

[@r71cuda]

No rally dash. Watch S3 E23 @ the 17:50 mark. Standard dash, rimblow steering wheel and it has the convertible latches in the front header panel. Also in that episode it has 71 side markers and all the convertible trim with boot cover installed.

[@TNitroH]

It was a 71 dressed up for 72 per Barry Williams on Brady Bros podcast.

[@robbiecalvert]

It also was a column shift car

[@KetchLambier]

Wrong! It's the car, no doubt!

[@nickbass5]

Both Brady Bunch and Mannix were both produced during the same time period by Paramount and shared the same studio. Several Mannix episodes were filmed using the Brady Bunch set and the studio had a deal with Chrysler to supply cars. They supplied several custom Cuda convertibles for the Mannix series so it’s likely they did the same for the Brady Bunch.. Here’s some of the Mannix Cuda’s.. Season 4 - 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 dark green convertible Season 5 - 1971 Plymouth Cuda convertible, actually, three 1971's (all dark green with green interiors and black soft tops), were supplied by Chrysler Corporation, and all had differently sized (318, 340, 440) engines. One was wrecked, but later repaired. Season 6 - 1973 Plymouth Cuda convertible (actually two of the 1971 cars updated with 1973 grilles, headlamps, front fenders, front/rear bumpers, and tail lights).

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Wow, Great information. Thank you!

[@lvsqcsl]

I do remember Robert Reed playing both Lt. Tobias in Mannix and Mike Brady in The Brady Bunch at roughly the same time. I do remember an episode of Mission: Impossible in which The Brady Bunch living room and staircase was used.

[@recratdemopublican2024]

I saw a video a long time ago where someone was talking about the car, there was one part where it was stated that the taillight panel was changed for the show to make it look like a '72 model

[@71sixpak]

From my understanding, the Brady bunch car was on loan from Chrysler and went back to Chrysler. You have a 72 that was modded to be a convertible. The Brady car was a 71 modded to look like a 72. So you're missing the point when you think your 72 was the 71 in the series.

[@johnhughes9019]

The *"1972"* Barracuda (and Challenger) convertibles featured in TV programmes were cosmetically - updated *1971* models. Why Chrysler did this is anyone's guess. Note that the Barracuda from The Brady Bunch has a *1971* licence plate ( "D" = 1971 ) , the same plate as seen on the car form the year prior , when it was still in its 1971 livery.

[@culcune]

One theory is they were gauging public reaction and whether or not they would continue with convertibles in 1972. Another is that the Barracuda(s) produced as convertibles were early press models before corporate pulled the plug. So they had an orphan which they could have simply sold via retail channels, or use as PR and possibly go full-circle back to my first theory above. If there had been enough interest, they could have re-started offering convertibles of the Challenger and Barracudas.

[@anthonyv1971]

From what I understand the same treatment was done to the Barracuda in Mannix aswell

[@johnhughes9019]

@@anthonyv1971 , et alia : *All* of those cars should have a *1971* V.I.N. (e.g., BH27G *1* B ---) . Mannix is another example of a phantom 1972 convertible ; "phantom" due to its prima facie 1972 front and rear fascias .

[@UberLummox]

SO obvious it's never been a real cnvt. though. I don't get why this is even a possibility. 🤔

[@birdmandavej]

If it’s the actual car used or not I don’t care, I just love it! I hope it is that car as it would be such a cool part of pop culture to restore and enjoy

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Absolutely!!

[@CajunRobFishing]

Great topic! Love the Aspen/Volare in the background 👍

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank you.

[@nathanielwaters6730]

When Chrysler had contracts with certain shows, Brady Bunch, Mannix, and Mod Squad, they took '71 E-Bodies, and dressed them.up as 1972 cars, they actually were1971 legit droptops, they were made to look like 1972 production vehicles!!! Chrysler did away with E-body Convertibles after 1971!!! Mopar Nate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thanks Nate. Appreciate ya

[@nathanielwaters6730]

@@BustedRadialGarage Thank you Guys for letting me share that tidbit with, BTW, Awesome videos!!! Mopar Nate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[@UberLummox]

But it's SO obvious is isn't even a real cnvt. This whole premise is complete bOnKeRs.

[@timothyballinger6280]

Wow! You may have found the holy grail! What this will do for your channel could be awesome. I'm in love with this car👍 what a find! I really hope it is the Brady bunch car!

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Me too Timothy.

[@PaulPupp]

​@@BustedRadialGarage the blue Seats painted black, along with the blue dashboard seals it for me 🐕

[@EddieMayo-x2u]

Whether later filled in or not, ALL vehicles sold new 1968 and after, had federally mandated side marker lights

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Yes and the one in the show has 1971 lights and the butcher job one in the garage has the ugly 1972 style.

[@UberLummox]

Exactly. Maybe this guy is new to the old car world perhaps?

[@VincentFisher-e8b]

Paramount studios had a sweetheart deal with Chrysler for use of their cars on their TV shows .when Chrysler dropped the Challenger and Barracuda convertible after 1971 model year .The studio had a body shop graft 72 model year front and rear ends on the 71 Brady Cuda along with the Mod Squad Challenger and Mannix cuda. All 3 cars were 71 cars modded to look like 72s .the only giveaway was 71 side marker lamps. About 5 years ago the "72" Mod Squad Challenger was on ebay for sale.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

That's cool!

[@ludedude5228]

Bewitched had Darren pull up in a parking lot that had both a Brand new RS Camaro and Corvette , 1968 if I remember , Very cool way to advertise your product "

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank ya

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

The best episode is when Sam went to the PTA meeting and all the women left and they all got into Chevy muscle cars in the parking lot. You can absolutely hear the big block in the Chevelle that the lady gets in and starts up.

[@kurthollembeak190]

The show was sponsored by Chrysler Dodge Plymouth it is a 1971 convertible barracuda when the model gear changed to 72 they put new grill and tail light panel and tail light to make it to 72 to make it current with a model year for their advertising even though there was never a 72 commercial.

[@jd4harley]

It would appear to me personally that’s from all the information you know about it and that you have shared with us. I think you have the real deal. The idea that it had the side marker lights that have been filled in was a big find as far as I’m concerned, along with your other observations😮❤

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@jd4harley thank you

[@mexicanspec]

Did the Brady car have the fender mounted turn signals? Also are there are shots in the show with the top up? If so you will see the snaps in the show.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

What snaps? Convertibles don't have snaps on the header panel. They have latches. The car in the video has them but that is because it is a hack job, not a real convertible like the one in the series.

[@brentleehayes9621]

Hey I love your video my name is Brent Hayes I've been a transpo guy in the film industry for many many years that strap you found is definitely what we call a camera fender strap the camera hangs off the side of the fender with suction cups and that is to pull the camera up and down so you definitely have a film used car there whether it was on The Brady bunch that's another story but yes you have any questions feel free to holler at back.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Awesome..Thank you fir the information.

[@tommymcdonnelljr1582]

That's awesome that someone found that car

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@tommymcdonnelljr1582 thank you

[@sportsterray66]

The cars used on the show were real convertibles, not a hardtop with the roof cut off. That's a horrible looking windshield header. 🙄

[@UberLummox]

100000% correctamundo, Fonzerelli!

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@UberLummoxyup the 72. Vida had its rear sail panel updated 😊😊

[@ChuckThompson-b8f]

Well thats just great Greg

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@ChuckThompson-b8f lol...

[@pappy017]

owned a '72 blue on blue fish. 318 auto gran coupe. Sold it to a guy that dropped a 383 in it and raced it. Love the look of the E-body Barracudas.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@pappy017 For sure, Beautiful cars.

[@countdown2xstacy]

Maybe next we can look for Major Nelson’s 65’ 66’ or 67’ GTO from I dream of Jeannie ? 👍🏻

[@wheelie642]

I heard the 66 GTO became the Monkee mobile. Then I heard that wasn’t true.

[@rickloera9468]

I can tell you this. It's not the Brady Barracuda. The convertible used a specific Convertible only A post. It is different from the A Post the hard top used. The Brady car was a 1971 with 1972 updates. All convertibles used the A Post with the chrome surround. You can clearly see that in the car when Greg is backing the car into the driveway. The line you see on the hard top A Post is from the top when put up. Because of vibration and body flexing from driving the car, it will create that line you are seeing. Convertibles have reenforced frames to strengthen the body. This one probably doesn't unless the person who chopped the top did so. Side marker lights were mandated by the government and are on all cars manufactured starting January 1, 1968. Here is another way you can test your theory. Look at the build date of the car. This episode aired on March 10, 1972. My guess is that it was filmed up to two weeks ahead of time. So the likelihood that the car on the Brady Bunch was manufactured between August of 1971 up to sometime in late January. If the car you have was manufactured after January and especially February through July of 1972, then there is further proof that this is not the car.

[@UberLummox]

It's like this guy isn't sure what a real cnvt. looks like. Like he's never seen any US made cnvt. interesting...

[@Scott-ri2sy]

love the 70 to 74 cuda but always partial to 71😊

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@Scott-ri2sy Definitely. For sure!

[@BiggChris1972]

Marsha Marsha Marsha That's a nice barracuda

[@outfitsgarage88]

Very interesting Man. Very cool car

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@outfitsgarage88 thank you

[@randyrussell4331]

Now you gotta find miss Hathaways convertible challenger red from the beverly hillbillies episode.❤😊

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Lol

[@jamesf4405]

​@@BustedRadialGarageor find the Mustang II that Farrah drove in Charlie's Angels....😂

[@kennethsouthard6042]

Actually, it'd be cool to find Ms. Hathaway s 64 Fury convertible.

[@randyrussell4331]

@@kennethsouthard6042 that one too haven't forgotten that one.

[@dannystephenson4855]

@@randyrussell4331 Miss Hathaway and Mr Drysdale did drive some fine cars back then

[@donnybarley-y3t]

After further research. There was 71 B5 blue Cuda 318 convertible used in Brady . In the episode you are using to verify your car , tv guys swapped in a 72 tail panel on the 71 . The car in series is a manufactured 71 convertible as opposed to a hack job . And the hood was flat with no hood scoops .

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@donnybarley-y3t Great information. Thank you

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Exactly!

[@PaulPupp]

How did you research it?

[@donnybarley-y3t]

@@PaulPupp I pulled up the Brady Bunch and fast forwarded through a couple seasons to get to the scenes with Cuda . I also checked past Graveyard episodes where he talks about it . There was def a blue 71 used for 71. The episode where they mimic the accident and shows round tail lights suggested either a swapped tail panel or a hacked 72 , however the car on show appears to be a factory convertible . I have no facts other than this to say I’m 100 percent correct , I’m been looking for stuff about this for awhile and have watched the show a lot - lol

[@jeremylandrum7017]

That's awesome!

[@sgtyork9330]

My 71 Cuda was B-5 blue with matching blue interior. I believe that was a common item. Alpine White and B-5 Blue were no-cost paint orders.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thanks for the info.

[@jamiel3504]

That would be the cherry on top if it is the actual car, if not, oh well, you still have a slick looking barracuda regardless 👍

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@jamiel3504 absolutely

[@catlady8324]

4:40 George Barris cars really need to include the 1966 Batmobile!

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@catlady8324 definitely

[@CorgiConnect]

I could not find if you ever did an update to this. Did you find out anything about this cars history since this video?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@CorgiConnect We will have an Update video for everyone soon. Thanks for watching.

[@RudeCustoms]

Whether you have Mike Brady's Convertible or not . . . you still have a cool car that is still considered very hard to find.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

I agree 100% thank you.

[@donstrang5]

The car in the acual episode shows Brady Dad walking around the car showing dual headlights. This car has singles.

[@OsbornTramain]

Get a copy if the build sheet to see where it was delived.. Chrysler sells them

[@volvoman1096]

Did you get the Galen Govier docs for the car?

[@lvsqcsl]

Seems like I remember that NHTSA mandating the use of side marker lights beginning with the 1968 model year for all new cars sold. However, I had a 1968 Ford Fairlane that had the parking light serving as the turn signal and the side marker light in the front; however, it did not have a light in the back on the side it had a reflector as did my dad's Country Squire and his Ford pickup. I would say they were just filled in on this car. Seems like Mike Brady drove a 1967 Dodge Monaco in the pilot and in the first season of the series he drove a 1969 Plymouth Fury convertible. I heard the Fury had also been found. GREAT VIDEO!

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank you!

[@dannystephenson4855]

I mean if it was me id call up the graveyard cars dude and let him look at it. Dude could take a walk around and tell ya everything you need to know about the car itself. Movie car or not it may still be a rare cuda which makes it more valuable to me Brady Bunch aside lol

[@michaelcunha6155]

In filming they often use a dulling spray to keep down reflections while filming ....that could be the dull look you see

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@michaelcunha6155 very possible. Great catch.

[@440phoenix]

That Barracuda is gorgeous either way 👍

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank you!

[@normaguerra6158]

I have a real 1971 convertible with a 72 grill and tail panel, but the side markers from the 71, which I believe could be a Mannix show car. California car, original green color. Hope to start the restoration process soon.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

That's awesome, would love to see it.

[@PaulPupp]

@@BustedRadialGarage So would I....

[@mattskustomkreations]

I would have thought it would be much easier and cheaper to put new ‘72 front & rear fascias on a ‘71 convertible than chopping off the roof and adding all the ‘71 top gear to a ‘72.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

You would think so.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Which is what they did. This was in the magazines years ago. So this 72 is not even close to being the car in the show.

[@UberLummox]

@@auteurfiddler8706 You are correct sir.

[@MikeJBlues]

Pretty cool car, look for some sort of property number or tag . Every car had a inventory property number of some kind.

[@anthonyduffy5967]

I wonder with the production company, based on the fact that they must’ve insured the car, would keep accurate enough records to know the Vin on the car they used?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

They currently have the car in their possession for validation. Hopefully it all pans out.

[@genogeno6643]

Any update from Barris' daughter?

[@mexicanspec]

I would say run the California plate 200DIR, which was a real plate, and see if it is still registered to the car in California.

[@PaulPupp]

And how is one supposed to "run" a CA license plate ... Legally? Even Cops can't do that today (or run the risk being fired).

[@mexicanspec]

@@PaulPupp You send on a form to CA DMV requesting the information. They will decide if they give it to you or send back a paper saying it is not in the system.

[@PaulPupp]

@@mexicanspec You better tell em that form # then. CA statutorily stopped this when Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered by a stalking fan, who paid to get her address from DMV. CA passed the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), DMV will not allow anyone outside of law enforcement to run plates. www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/educational-materials/fast-facts/how-your-information-is-shared-ffdmv-17/

[@N8076U]

The holes for rear marker lights are the '72 style

[@geovanniinusa5973]

Very interesting to watch. There may not be a definitive answer but when you add everything up, it's probably the same car. Either way, I hope you enjoy it!

[@BustedRadialGarage]

We will see very soon. Thank you. Keep watching!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Definitive answer..."Nobody that knows anything about Mopars or Chrysler or the TV series would think for a second it is the same car. Al the reasons are given in the other responses.

[@oscarwalton1188]

The less than high-quality paint and un primerd body panels wouldn't be out of place for a movie car they were on a tight filming schedule and a factory 318 car wouldn't have the rally dash unless ordered by the owner.

[@ericheld4382]

Brady bunch barracuda also had power windows and air conditioning

[@paulc4213]

Mr. Brady's cuda had a flat hood and hub caps, but things could have been changed later.

[@robbiecalvert]

And it was a column shift car

[@chriscadillac8448]

Sorry, no. The Brady version had power windows.

[@richardgroves9376]

If you watch the show the car in the show was a column shift

[@MidnightinSavannah]

They also had a 1971 blue Barracuda they use that was identical to that car. I bet they used the same car but changed out the tail panel if Plymouth didn't have a Conv in 1972. And the reason i say that, in Smokey and the Bandit, They used 1976 Trans Ams and used the 1977 front clips because the '77 models weren't in production yet.

[@1998Formula]

Is the door tag showing the month/year it was built still there? "Fender Benders" aired as the season finale March 10 of '72 (but was the 2nd to last episode filmed that season). It looks like that car was also in "The Big Bet" episode that aired in Jan 28 of '72. I came across a source indicating this episode was produced Nov 17 of '71. If what I said is correct, this would have to have been a pretty early build to be the car.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Unfortunately all the tags have been removed.

[@PaulMartin-ns3nj]

Well, we tried & I guess we found out the car isn't the one described​@@BustedRadialGarage

[@LanceWeir]

Looks like they cut the top off a '72 coupe and put in a '71 grill. They probably filled the marker lights because the'71's were flat in the fender and the 72's were on the the fender.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@LanceWeir Agreed!

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I am seeing the 71 marker lights in the TV show clips. Kind of hard to see, but they are there.

[@donselke9487]

There is a difference in the side marker lights from 71 to 72 the lights are different on all Chrysler models

[@OsbornTramain]

The studion would have "dulled the shine" of the hood and truck to keep it from reflecting the studio lighting

[@UberLummox]

Yep and also would NOT have used an imitation cnvt.

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

Interesting content, new sub. Curious to see how it plays out.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@peterantonopoulos2572 Welcome to the channel. Thank you!

[@AaronDalton-py3pq]

Hey guys, I’m gonna say some outlandish stuff about this junk car that I just bought, and I don’t wanna hear any negative comments! lol!!!! Yeah RIGhT

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Ha! That was shot all to hell...wishful thinking I guess.

[@gerardweis43]

Movie set vehicles were not intended for sale to the public and were not assigned a VIN number.Where is the VIN number on this car or the fender tag.The Brady Bunch 72 convertible was the 71 with the rear panel and grille changed to 72 specs.

[@toddmartin6572]

Did the studio keep records of the cars and who they were sold to?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@toddmartin6572 I have some updates. I will do a follow up video soon.

[@gilbertnowak5770]

The Brady Bunch car was an Authentic 71 Factory Cuda Convertable! NOT 1972!!!!

[@stratplayr6997]

Looking at some BB screenshots, the show car had a "Barracuda" logo on the drivers door between the side mirror and the gap between the front fender and door. Check to see if those holes were filled. Looks like a different front grille and headlights - but those could've been replaced.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@stratplayr6997 will do

[@OsbornTramain]

Why can't we see the car rather than you face walking around in a circle?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@OsbornTramain Early in my KZbin days. I'm sure you can understand. We have 3 videos currently on the channel about the car. Feel free to look at the car in detail there. Updates coming soon. Thanks

[@richardschafer1911]

Three where built brady bunch was blue there was one um dolly i seem to remember it was red and the third one i cant remember who got that or the colour but def three built

[@66balsam]

So much could have been changed on this beauty since the Brady show as well, maybe the grill has been replaced at some point etc etc

[@kennyt8730]

Another thing to look at is, last six of vin should be pressed in on the cowl and radiator support. Also a driver door sticker would have the VIN. Also on the block rt side where block meets oil pan and tranny above pan.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

That is correct.

[@sjwatzek1]

There is a KZbin video for the cars of The Brady Bunch. Ironically, I watched it last night.

[@davestewart2067]

Robert Reed played the architect dad of the blended Brady family.

[@joe-pm3lb]

the car on Brady was custom job, just for the scene where bobby poked hole in top, car then just disappears

[@davidfalk-k5y]

i was looking on google, shows mike brady in front of car but had the 1971 front end,also the pic i seen had chrome header ,also hub caps no wheels ,just some observations

[@kennyt8730]

I'd look for aftermarket bracing on the frame rails.. as cutting the roof would weaken the rails.

[@markzacc]

Subframe connectors will help, but you have to install 1/4" steel stock for each rocker - and a whole "bunch" more. Not for the faint of heart.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

@@markzacc These clowns that cut up cars and make hillbilly/ghetto "convertibles" never ever bother with that.

[@genogeno6643]

Its been 2 years. What new information do you have if any?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Coming soon.

[@UberLummox]

Not it. Not the one in the show.

[@genogeno6643]

@@UberLummox Not doubting you, what did you notice?

[@UberLummox]

@@genogeno6643 We because it's so blatantly obvious to anyone with basic car knowledge it's not even a real cnvt. It's a coupe that's had its roof has been hacked off. The car in the Brady Bunch is a real cnvt. Hard for me to figure how this was ever a question in the 1st place.

[@genogeno6643]

@@UberLummox Well in 72, which the Brady Bunch car is in the picture is, a convertible wasn't factory made. The theory is a 72 was made into a convertible for the show. Possibly by Fred Barris. I asked this guy if he has had an update from reaching out to Barris' daughter about that, its been two years, and he says "coming soon". Its been two years!

[@kennyt8730]

They did the same thing to joe mannix cuda. Took a 73 and cut it into a vert . 70+71 had wide and narrow marker lights, these look to be 72-74 marker.

[@jeffscott8323]

You got wrong TV Show. Mannix had a Dodge Dart GTS. Convertible

[@kennyt8730]

@@jeffscott8323 you may want to Google it.i was a teen when that show was on tv

[@jeffscott8323]

@@kennyt8730 Google Which or what ?

[@kennyt8730]

@@jeffscott8323 every year he drove a different car

[@jeffscott8323]

@@kennyt8730 I think the changed to Chevys in final. Years.

[@tomjackson1333]

That ain't no Junk. Brady Bunch authentic or not. It's still a very cool Cuda. Either way. Lucky you.🎉

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank you!

[@TheGravygun]

Sounds like you're Building A Mystery

[@jondickson75]

If it has a 72 build date on the door, how is it a 71 made to look like a 72??

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Because it is not the same car.

[@jamesthompson8008]

Cool stuff on the convertible, the likelihood is really a matter degrees or probabilities here. PROS: Full blue interior, converted tail panel, standard dash, tell tale of factory sidemarkers all go along way, HOWEVER - the stand outs are the defect in the decklid & the remains of a strap on RF fender bolt. So far I'm guessing roughly 65-80% likelihood it could be the car. CONS: Underside of hood is different factory color, lack of evidence that tail panel swap is as old as the car(the black e coating will eventually show some surface rust or other aging that ISN'T visible on the trunk lip area), lack of any kind of paper trail or production info (when is production date of car related to TV show production timeline? Remember the need to convert car before TV shooting schedule BEFORE episode aired.) Also not seeing any well lit pics of inside trunk or under car(especially RF corner, other mounts, straps, or strange holes/brackets?).

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Wow great information...Thank you

[@auteurfiddler8706]

zero percent chance of it being the same car. You are forgetting the fact that the interior is a different design, even if it was the same color. But the main reason was the car in the show was a real convert and you can tell the difference a mile away if you have ever owned either one of them.

[@DZ302-Z28]

Did you track any of the dmv paperwork to see if it was ever owned by Paramount or any of their subsidiaries?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Actually, Yes we tried. However it really didn't lead anywhere.

[@michaelbabella9012]

2 things n im no expert n dont claim to be. 1st, do a title background check, if it was used in a tv show, it was owned by a movie studio or a company that supplies cars to a movie studio because: 2nd, from what i have read/understood, Plymouth did not make a convertible barracuda that year, also from the graveyard cars show both mark worman and Tony D'Agostino stated the car was a 1 of 1 as it was converted to a convertible for the show, someone did the conversion then, and that goes back to my 1st statement of do a title check back to its sale. pay the money and get a Marti report or whatever they call it as u have the VIN i assume, it will tell u more than anyone or anything else can. Thank You

[@auteurfiddler8706]

If Mark Worman and Tony DA said that they were both wrong. It was a 71 car converted to a 72 front and rear treatment. Probably before any 72's had been built other than pre production ones.

[@dynomitegliatti7811]

I don't have any real info but I remember the episode I was an avid Brady Bunch watcher sure does resemble that vehicle if the car in the show was actually a hard top made into a convertible how many could have been done that way my thought is very possible it could be wow so cool I kinda feel for what you have showed it may very well be anyway such a cool car sir enjoy it for you ty for the entertainment

[@auteurfiddler8706]

No, it doesn't resemble the vehicle in the show. The car in the show was a 71 convert with 72 tail lights.

[@keithleeuwen877]

Nice R/T !

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Thank you

[@auteurfiddler8706]

R/T is a model of Dodge, not Plymouth. 'cuda is the Plymouth version, but this is a standard BH23 Barracuda, not a BS23 'cuda.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

While many have looked at it rightly so from a details perspective, Iwould also look at it from a cost perspective. The Brady Bunch was not a very highly rated show, nor were cars featured prominently in it. The cars were just mainly props and to convey the image that the producers wanted the Brady's to have. Carol always had a wagon and Mike always had a convertible. I believe the convertible was to show Mike as an upper income younger minded free spirited dad. If they wanted to portray a 72 convertible that was obviously because Chrysler either wanted to promote a potential 72 convertible and keep the Brady family driving Chryslers. Therefore, I believe that it would have made more sense for Chrysler to supply this and do so by converting a 71 to look like a 72 vs the producers going through the major expense of commissioning George Barris to chop a top on a 72. I believe if it were up to the producers they would have just procured a convertible from some other manufacturer just like they did in later years with the Chevrolet Caprice convertible. To me, unless there were other shows where this particular car had also been used, it was probably not customized for television. The Brady Bunch was simply not a show where the producers felt the need to spend money on custom automobiles. Probably as close as they ever came was the 56 Chevy that Greg bought.

[@jerrywagner4690]

I don't care... first time thinking what do I love more.... Girl or Car.? Even a 318 , convertible, I remember both.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Hell yeah buddy

[@pdennis93]

I dont believe it is. If you go to imcdb and look up the brady bunch, you can see Mike's barracuda listed as a 1971. One of the 2 pictures posted is of Mike standing next to the driver's side and you can see it has a normal chrome frame around the windshield, not the larger frame with body paint like your car has. Also the grille is a 71 with 4 headlights.

[@pdennis93]

pics.imcdb.org/0is526/brady310b.3449.jpg

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Great point sir. Thank you.

[@richdetlaff-5983]

i like it but might need to do somo bracing ...chopping top off car can cause problems.. maybe partial roll bar???? sub frame connectors??

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Its in for full restoration, thanks brother.

[@michaelcunha6155]

There were 2 Barracudas used on that dhow then...one was driven by the dad was a 70 ragtop with hubcaps

[@DHSFEMA]

Why would anyone think that Cuda was the same as in the Brady Bunch. Crazy question

[@UberLummox]

Yup. Totally unsane to the max.

[@bobbysbee4611]

Just subbed ya .awesome car my friend

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Welcome to the crew, Appreciate ya!

[@markzacc]

Sorry - it's not a real convertible. Check the dash VIN - it would have to be a BH27, yours is likely a BH23. They are very different cars. The rockers, A pillars and crossmember and torque boxes are much beefier to prevent body flex. The Brady Bunch (and Mannix) car was actually a real 1971 convertible with a 1972 tail panel. Also, Droptop does not do older conversions. They converted my 2009 Challenger. If this were my car, I would build a Brady Bunch "tribute" car and keep the 318. Any more torque than that and you will twist the unibody. B5 blue exterior and blue interior. I believe that it had a white top (see the episode where Bobby destroys the top with an umbrella). Who cares if it's "real" or not, just enjoy it!

[@zacariasblanco9738]

Il have to go with the experts on this one

[@MrSk3406]

The 70-71 markers seen on the car in the show were decals installed after they filled the 72 style

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@MrSk3406 Great piece of information.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Why would a 71 Barracuda have 72 markers? The car he has is nothing like the Brady Bunch car.

[@toddbob55]

That aint the car from the Show

[@BustedRadialGarage]

We will see...

[@nathanm3575]

You know that because you have the car from the show?

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Totally ain't. I don't own an Apollo space capsule, but I know my pickup truck isn't one, much as I might dream it is.

[@paulc4213]

I wouldn't put the car back as a convertible the way it is, that was a butcher job on the so called rolled edges. Get doner or aftermarket metal pieces to make a convertible right. Brady Bunch, George Barris whatever, doesn't look right.

[@robertd4646]

what size is your shop?

[@BustedRadialGarage]

50×120

[@veekatore8983]

I had a 71 red barracuda. It was a great car. Man I got good looking gfs with it in the mid to late 70s. It only had a 318 auto. A woman ran a light and t boned me. I took that $ and bought my dark red 69 Mach 1! I built it up. It hadxa 351w, 4pd and dear lord The fun, the girls..lol I loved the turn signals in the back of the hood scoop at night..Took it to drive ins w my GF , way to the side or back. Backed in w sleeping bags..Man had the best cars and girls and times..We didn't even have Aids.. lol

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Definitely, If we could turn back time to those days. Thanks for sharing!

[@berniefarringtonjr453]

It was a 1971 barracuda

[@ericfaley9019]

Very interesting. There is a lot of evidence that supports what the car could be. But nothing concrete. I’ve seem Mark from Grave yard Carz talk about the Brady Bunch Convertible. I thought he stated that Chrysler made the convertible for the show. Most likely sent out to Creative Industries or something like that. It would be interesting to run the Vin and see if it was registered in California. If the vin came back it was registered in California and belonged to a production company. You’ve got your proof.

[@BustedRadialGarage]

Absolutely!

[@paulgrala4455]

From what I remember all they did was change the the grill assembly and the tail light panel to update it from a 71 to a 72. But they were 71 convertibles originally. Also the cars had flat hoods because they were Barracudas not Cudas. And those cut up quarter panels look terrible there's no way the convertible top cover would sit flat enough on there. You do not have the car

[@BustedRadialGarage]

@@paulgrala4455 Thank you.