Plymouth Barracuda’s 50th Birthday

It’s been 50 years since Plymouth rolled out the world’s first pony car, even before the term pony car was coined. It came into the world quietly, grew to intimidate the competition with big blocks, hemispherical combustion chambers and SCCA racing, then bowed out quietly just as the fuel crisis hit. Read a great recap of the Barracuda at Hemmings.

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A-990 Super Stock Hemi Cars at Detroit Autorama

A highlight of Detroit Autorama were the A-990 Super Stock Hemi cars in attendance, like this amazing 1965 Dodge Coronet. Click through to see more pics of the Coronet, and the meticulously restored 1965 Plymouth Belvedere that made its first appearance at the show (you can read more about the Belvedere here). Pics via Moparts

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1969 Plymouth Road Runner with Crate Hemi on eBay

I usually prefer factory correct cars over modified ones but it’s hard to compare what was once a light green metallic 383 Road Runner with a titanium dark metallic and black, 525 horsepower 472 Hemi powered, 4 speed that just looks menacing. The crate motor wasn’t the only nod to modern technology either. Discovered by Bring A Trailer. Check out the original eBay auction as well. More pics after the jump!

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1968 Blown Hemi Plymouth Barracuda on eBay

Check out this wild 1968 Barracuda powered by a supercharged 520 inch Hemi with zero miles since completion. Said to have over $80,000 invested, the Buy It Now price is $50,000. This is apparently the third time that it has been posted for sale. Charmed? I might want a new fuel cell though. Find more detail at Street Legal TV and be sure to check out the auction action on eBay. More pics after the jump!

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John Scotti Collection Headed to Auction With Lots of Cool Mopars

John Scotti is auctioning off over 450 vehicles between May 8 and 10 at the historic Auburn Auction Park, and that includes a ton of cool Mopars–all listed at no reserve! Check out more pics after the jump. Which one do you want? You can find the full list with descriptions at auctionsamerica.com

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Replica of Richard Petty’s Daytona Winning 1964 Plymouth Belvedere

Richard Petty’s Daytona-winning 1964 Plymouth Belvedere replica was featured in the April issue of Hot Rod Magazine, which also has a good article on the 426 Hemi. Those of you without a subscription (or who are unwilling to head down to the newsstand), check out this site, which has a ton of photos and information about the car.

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