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When Plymouth pulled the cover off its redesigned 1967 Barracuda, the automotive industry couldn’t help but take notice. Chrysler Corporation’s stylists had masterfully replaced the car’s relatively conservative Valiant-based coachwork with flowing, curvaceous flanks, a racy split grille, and a new tail panel of bespoke exuberance. With this sleek, new look, one that—it could be argued—had a subtle Italian flair, came news that the Barracuda was no longer part of the Valiant series, but rather its own line. As such, it was offered as a two-door notchback, convertible, and slippery fastback.
There was more. While both standard engines were carried over—the 145-hp 225-cu.in. Slant Six and 180-hp, two-barrel 273-cu.in. V-8, as well as the optional four-barrel 273 rated at 235 hp—the all-new Barracuda welcomed the…
