1970 Plymouth Barracuda - Red Snapper

Given the history, talent and resources that Paul Lee (the owner of this Plymouth Barracuda) has available, this car just had to be built.

Paul has not only raced Funny Cars and has degrees in Finance and Law, but he also owns McLeod Racing, renowned manufacturers of performance flywheels, clutches and driveline components. The car certainly seems to be the result of his skills; a rust-free California car with a Procharger-huffed 528ci Gen II Hemi V8 that 'cranks out an easy 1129bhp on 93 octane'. Yowza. But thats not all; Ridetech coilies suspend a Corvette C6-drived front suspension with a multi-link Strange rear axle at the back. The interior shows that such a monster fish needn't be as a sparse as an empty sardine ca either; alcantara covers the dashtop and  Corbeau bucket seats, while a Racepak digital dash cluster reminds the driver of this cars track aspirations.
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- Amazosan

Cuda Close-Up

Street Life: Plymouth(s) Rock!

It's all go at at the creative think tank that is Amazo Towers, getting half an hour to pop out for some sushi and a green tea (OK, a packet of Nice n' Spicy Knick-Knacks and a Strawberry Ribena) is usually a luxury. But the other day, half an hour turned into more like two, when a Barracuda swam into view:

A 1967 A-body, Second Generation Plymouth Barracuda notchback, to be exact:

OK, forget the sushi and the Knick-Knacks; I had a kebab. satisfied???

No sign of Chernabog or bucket-wielding mops, but the car is pretty fantastic.

Not the greatest picture quality, due to a 7-year old camera phone, but I think you get the idea it's a filler cap. Makes putting in Unleaded at £6+ per gallon and watching said gallon disappear approximately 20 miles later almost enjoyable. That and the V8 nomming it.

Draws crowds wherever it goes. Which is a bit inconvenient going through the car wash.

And as I was dribbling over the Barracudas lines, this turns up to ensure my tongue unravels to the floor like you see in the old cartoons; a B-Body First Generation Plymouth Satellite:

Now this stickerbombing I like. Works better than on a 'twat-look' VW

So want this on a t-shirt!

Black steelies and white lettering - very NASCAR

Wasn't long before people started circling this Satellite. I'll get me coat...

And as quick as he arrived, he was gone...

The kebab is long forgotten, but I'll dine on the memory of this fine Mopar duo for a good long while.