71 Duster 440
Quarter Life Crisis
Hey everyone, you all may remember this car from my restoration/build thread. Well, the time has come to be practical and save for a piece of real estate, so I'm here testing the waters.
Ebay Item # 150730775018
Up for sale is a PRISTINE example of a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback. This car started life as a highly optioned 273 Commando, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioned, center console, bucket seat, vehicle. Every mechanical system on this car has been restored to better-than-new condition. Gone is the factory 273 and in its place is a (1975 block) 360ci engine.
The freshly rebuilt motor was pulled, cleaned and painted, re-gasketed, all accessory brackets were powdercoated, the heads were sent out for a 3 angle valve job and to be cleaned, and was put back together. The carburetor was rebuilt and tuned at that time as well. The car was converted back to power steering with all brand new parts and hardware the correct way with a high effort PS box, new pump, hoses, etc. The motor has TTI ceramic coated headers for exhaust and a set of two-chambered mufflers dumped at the rear axle. While the motor was out the radiator was re-cored and the K-frame was cleaned and powdercoated gloss black along with the upper and lower control arms, axle housing, pulleys, steering linkage, knuckles and calipers. The complete undercarriage was degreased, primed, and undercoated. The complete front suspension was rebuilt and Firm Feel 1.04 torsion bars were installed. The complete fuel system in the car is new, with a new tank, pad, sender, and fuel lines back to front. The transmission is a built 904 with kevlar bands, high upshift, and low first gear planetary with a reman OE high stall converter with Torrington Bearings. The complete Kelsey Hayes brake system was restored in the car with a new master cylinder, rebuilt brake booster, all hardware, and brand new brake lines throughout. The wiring harness under the hood was cleaned up, repaired, and re-wrapped. The car is set up for air conditioning in the dash, but none of the components are present in the engine bay at this time.
NOTE: The correct 273 Commando air cleaner lid and base plate (not seen in the pictures below) was located and is now installed on the motor.
The front seats alone cost me over $2000, including new vinyl seat covers from Legendary. The seat frames were media blasted and powdercoated, the seatbacks were painted, the springs were rebuilt, the mechanism was cleaned and lubricated, the chrome trim was restored and polished, and new seat foams were installed. The car has very nice black door panels, nice headliner and sun visors, and a clean black vinyl rear seat. The black carpet is better than presentable. The dashboard was the next to be restored if I were to keep the car. It's nice for a driver, but could use some attention as far as paint and chrome. The speedometer and tachometer both work, but the rest of the gauges do not. There are aftermarket Autometer oil pressure and water temperature gauges installed in the car to monitor the health of the motor.
The car is painted a 2005 Nissan color called "Liquid Copper" and I would rate it a strong 9 out of 10. A NOS lock set for the ignition, doors, and trunk was installed. There is a custom flat black (3m vinyl) stripe kit on the car with "360" call-outs. The front and rear bumpers are painted silver, I was going to replace them with chrome bumpers if I kept the car. A rust-free trunk lid (extremely difficult to find) was installed and painted to match and the full set of three chrome trim pieces exclusive to 1967 model year was located and installed with the proper clips. The front valence is brand new and there's a custom front air dam, painted flat black. New body, door and hood bumpers and K-frame splash shields were installed. All new factory emblems were installed, either reproduction or OEM.
The car handles better than new and it rides on a set of 4 Bilstein Mono Tube shocks, new leaf springs, hangers and shackles withh all new and correct hardware. There is a 1.125" front sway bar installed. The rear end is an 8-3/4" with 3.23:1 gear ratio.
The wheels are 15x8" black powdercoated steel wheels from SpecialtyWheel with BFGoodrich Radial T/A white letter tires in 255/60/15. The front wheels are 15x7" black powdercoated steel wheels, also from SpecialtyWheel. There is a beautiful set of police dog dish hub caps on the wheels.
The bad: Aside from what was mentioned above, the car will likely need a new heater core installed. The dash and gauges are in need of a restoration to be as nice as the rest of the car. The dash pad is cracked. Be aware that cars this old in NY do not have titles. This car has a free and clear NY state transferable registration. I'm only practicing full disclosure so there are no suprises.
Note: The split and cracked steering wheel you see in the pictures below has been replaced with a much, much nicer piece.
If there's anything I forgot to mention, chances are it's brand new, painted, powdercoated, or restored. You will not be disappointed in the quality of the craftsmanship and attention to detail used in building this car. Everything was meticulously (and expensively!) brought to like-new condition. I have over $25,000 invested in this car, and the reserve is WELL below that. You cannot build this car for the reserve price.
The buyer is responsible for all shipping and paypal fees. The seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time for any reason, or refuse sale to any individual for any reason at any time. Thanks for looking!
Asking price is $19,000. That's what I need to get in order to let it go. If you have a problem with my asking price, feel free to not buy the car. The vehicle is located on Long Island, NY.
Ebay Item # 150730775018
Up for sale is a PRISTINE example of a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback. This car started life as a highly optioned 273 Commando, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioned, center console, bucket seat, vehicle. Every mechanical system on this car has been restored to better-than-new condition. Gone is the factory 273 and in its place is a (1975 block) 360ci engine.
The freshly rebuilt motor was pulled, cleaned and painted, re-gasketed, all accessory brackets were powdercoated, the heads were sent out for a 3 angle valve job and to be cleaned, and was put back together. The carburetor was rebuilt and tuned at that time as well. The car was converted back to power steering with all brand new parts and hardware the correct way with a high effort PS box, new pump, hoses, etc. The motor has TTI ceramic coated headers for exhaust and a set of two-chambered mufflers dumped at the rear axle. While the motor was out the radiator was re-cored and the K-frame was cleaned and powdercoated gloss black along with the upper and lower control arms, axle housing, pulleys, steering linkage, knuckles and calipers. The complete undercarriage was degreased, primed, and undercoated. The complete front suspension was rebuilt and Firm Feel 1.04 torsion bars were installed. The complete fuel system in the car is new, with a new tank, pad, sender, and fuel lines back to front. The transmission is a built 904 with kevlar bands, high upshift, and low first gear planetary with a reman OE high stall converter with Torrington Bearings. The complete Kelsey Hayes brake system was restored in the car with a new master cylinder, rebuilt brake booster, all hardware, and brand new brake lines throughout. The wiring harness under the hood was cleaned up, repaired, and re-wrapped. The car is set up for air conditioning in the dash, but none of the components are present in the engine bay at this time.
NOTE: The correct 273 Commando air cleaner lid and base plate (not seen in the pictures below) was located and is now installed on the motor.
The front seats alone cost me over $2000, including new vinyl seat covers from Legendary. The seat frames were media blasted and powdercoated, the seatbacks were painted, the springs were rebuilt, the mechanism was cleaned and lubricated, the chrome trim was restored and polished, and new seat foams were installed. The car has very nice black door panels, nice headliner and sun visors, and a clean black vinyl rear seat. The black carpet is better than presentable. The dashboard was the next to be restored if I were to keep the car. It's nice for a driver, but could use some attention as far as paint and chrome. The speedometer and tachometer both work, but the rest of the gauges do not. There are aftermarket Autometer oil pressure and water temperature gauges installed in the car to monitor the health of the motor.
The car is painted a 2005 Nissan color called "Liquid Copper" and I would rate it a strong 9 out of 10. A NOS lock set for the ignition, doors, and trunk was installed. There is a custom flat black (3m vinyl) stripe kit on the car with "360" call-outs. The front and rear bumpers are painted silver, I was going to replace them with chrome bumpers if I kept the car. A rust-free trunk lid (extremely difficult to find) was installed and painted to match and the full set of three chrome trim pieces exclusive to 1967 model year was located and installed with the proper clips. The front valence is brand new and there's a custom front air dam, painted flat black. New body, door and hood bumpers and K-frame splash shields were installed. All new factory emblems were installed, either reproduction or OEM.
The car handles better than new and it rides on a set of 4 Bilstein Mono Tube shocks, new leaf springs, hangers and shackles withh all new and correct hardware. There is a 1.125" front sway bar installed. The rear end is an 8-3/4" with 3.23:1 gear ratio.
The wheels are 15x8" black powdercoated steel wheels from SpecialtyWheel with BFGoodrich Radial T/A white letter tires in 255/60/15. The front wheels are 15x7" black powdercoated steel wheels, also from SpecialtyWheel. There is a beautiful set of police dog dish hub caps on the wheels.
The bad: Aside from what was mentioned above, the car will likely need a new heater core installed. The dash and gauges are in need of a restoration to be as nice as the rest of the car. The dash pad is cracked. Be aware that cars this old in NY do not have titles. This car has a free and clear NY state transferable registration. I'm only practicing full disclosure so there are no suprises.
Note: The split and cracked steering wheel you see in the pictures below has been replaced with a much, much nicer piece.
If there's anything I forgot to mention, chances are it's brand new, painted, powdercoated, or restored. You will not be disappointed in the quality of the craftsmanship and attention to detail used in building this car. Everything was meticulously (and expensively!) brought to like-new condition. I have over $25,000 invested in this car, and the reserve is WELL below that. You cannot build this car for the reserve price.
The buyer is responsible for all shipping and paypal fees. The seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time for any reason, or refuse sale to any individual for any reason at any time. Thanks for looking!
Asking price is $19,000. That's what I need to get in order to let it go. If you have a problem with my asking price, feel free to not buy the car. The vehicle is located on Long Island, NY.
