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I would take one as well.

Thanks, 65 Dartman and cliff cuda65. It is indeed a version of a pie tin. The repro. I bought is simply a stick-on decal. I don't think the original style pie tins for the 273 Commando are being reproduced by anyone. If someone knows of a source I'd be interested.

I bought the repro air cleaner decal on my '65 273-4 from e-bay. It is very nice. I still have the original decal which seems to be made of thin metal (?) of some sort. Pictures won't post from my computer onto this web site but I could send you a photo if you want, Tadams.

Nice car.

I had a 64 Dart GT years ago. that was white and red. All the metal in the interior was definitely red. Hope this helps.

Any 12 volt battery charger or power supply would also do the trick.

I have some cool photos for you but I still cannot upload any .gif or .jpg files. I get an error message every time I try it. Sorry.

Chryslerfat: I totally agree with you. I;m not sure if $12k is top dollar for an early A, but maybe it is. What do others on the forum think?

My 1965 is basically an original California car. It was repainted about 20 years ago, and has had a few mods. done for the sake of drive-ability. When I had it up for sale on this site this past spring I was asking $13k for it, but would have taken less. You should have seen the comments I...

Does anyone know if the Formula S & Commando V-8 (or just V-8) emblems on the front fenders of a 1965 Barracuda are mounted the same? ie. would the mounting tabs and holes be in the same locations on the fender? I ask because my research seems to show that my car may be a Commando V-8 car...

When I built the 318 in my 69 Dart Swinger I had the exhaust manifolds extrude-honed to increase the flow. This worked well as with street-slicks and 3.55 gears I ran in the low 12's at Union Grove Drag-a-Way. This was back in the 80's so I'm not sure who does Extrude-honing anymore, you might...

Tadams, keep your 273 Commando in the car. The 273 Commando with an Automatic trans. in my 'Cuda with 3.55 Suregrip will turn the tires easily from a dead stop, and chirp them again going into 2nd gear unless you really baby the car taking off. If you kick in the passing gear at 30-40 MPH you...

This car has been a California car for most of its life. It is extremely clean, there are no signs of rust or rot anywhere on the body, frame or underbody. The bright red paint with the black Rallye stripes had one repaint about 20 years ago and still shines nicely, but does have a few minor...

Here's my 1965. It's still For Sale.

Jim Lusk: I wasn't aware that 150 MPH speedos weren't used until 1966. Thanks for the info. Based on the date of the article I assume this was an early-build date vehicle. My point is simply that these cars did exist without a tach.

Popular Science - Nov 1964 - Page 77 - Google Books Result https://books.google.com/books?id=MyYDAAAAMBAJ Vol. 185, No. 5 - ‎Magazine Drag meet for two: Petty gets set for SS /4-mile run in Barracuda while the Mustang warms up. ... I drove two cars: a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S...

It's likely a April 1, 1965 build date. #00001 is the sequential build number, meaning it was the first car scheduled to be built on that line on that date. My apologies if I have this wrong, I'm speculating right now since that's what blogs are for. Maybe pishta can clarify this.

Curbweight, I got your PM and would like to help but FABO says you are not allowed to receive PM's? Why I have no idea. If you PM me your e-mail I will be happy to send you a copy of the .jpg file I have.

bamacuda, good luck to you at the auction. I saw the ad you ran for your car, and it looks great! It's no doubt in nicer condition than mine.

I have seen this fender tag before, I have a .jpg of it in a file I keep on my computer. If you want originality I would not buy this particular vehicle unless you can verify the SO on the core support.

lou3500, thanks for your comments. Yes, I realize value guides are an estimate and that the car is only worth what someone wants to pay for it. I also think that the upgrades should not hurt the value, but who knows what a buyer will think?

Yes the car in the avatar is the car I may decide to sell. I have posted other pictures of the car on this web site several times. Thanks for asking.

To the best of my knowledge only 64-1/2 and 65 cars had the Valiant badging. It's possible that some very-early 66 models might also have it.

Tadams-My car is supposedly original with a repaint about 20 years ago and has not been restored. However there are certainly non-original parts on the car for the sake of drive-ability including an MP electronic ignitiion, mini-starter, dual exhaust system, tires and wheels, etc. so who knows...

I appreciate all the input. Chryslerfat, I agree that you can probably find a nice non-S car for around $10k. However a nice Formula S car has to be worth more than that. I have seen rusty Formula S cars that need a total restoration on our FABO website with asking prices of $3500-$4500...

I'm thinking again about putting my car up for sale. The current NADA value guide for a 1965 Formula S shows an average retail value of $15,780 and a high retail value of 24,360. Even a non-S car has an average retail of $13,150 and a high retail of $20,300. I know when I bought mine about 5...

So I count 9 cars on this thread that are said to be '65 or '66 Formula S vehicles. Is that all or are there more on FABO?

Yes, I thought the price was a little bit high too. There did not seem to be a lot of bidding action on this car, granted it is not a high-dollar vehicle like a lot of Mecum or Barret-Jackson auction cars are. Kelly blue book value on my '65 Formula S in it's current condition is about...

They were showing the Mecum auction from PA on NBCSN this morning and I happened to see a 1965 Barracuda sell for $15k. Nothing special, red with white rallye stripes, 180 HP 273, it did have the optional factory A/C. Any comments or thoughts on the price?

Thanks, Dartman. 3-1/2" x 1.75" sounds right to me.