A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda was found abandoned in a barn after years sitting in cow dung
Published on Jan 25, 2026 at 9:33 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on Jan 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A 1971 Plymouth Barracuda has been discovered in what might be one of the most unusual barn finds ever.
The car was hidden away in a 100-year-old horse barn, and it was literally resting atop decades of cow dung.
This rare E-body Mopar, a 383 automatic ’33 car’, had been tucked away since 2008, waiting quietly for a second chance at life.
The barn itself is full of history, dating back to the 1880s, and was once part of a sawmill and farm.
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This 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is a rare time capsule
The Barracuda is a gunmetal gray billboard car, a rare variant of the 1971 model that originally came with a 440 engine.
The car currently has a 383 cubic inch V8 paired with an automatic transmission on the floor, along with a 391 rear gear.
It features a Suntan interior, aftermarket seat covers, and retains many stock details, including a two-speed wiper, power disc brakes, and a power steam cooler.
The hood houses a slightly modified 383, and while some parts have been replaced, such as a fender, the car remains largely intact.
The Barracuda also originally came with a trunk-mounted luggage rack, giving it that classic Mopar flair.
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This find is part of a larger story
This 1971 Barracuda was originally sitting on a lot with a 1978 Super Coupe and a 1971 Charger, before being purchased for a modest price.
The owner plans to trade this car as part of a restoration deal for a 1976 Barracuda he is having restored.
The barn itself is full of Mopar parts, from big blocks to rare accessories, making it a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts.
Auto Archaeology’s video walkthrough showed every detail, from the engine to the barn’s historic boards, giving viewers a full sense of discovery.
Check out the full journey here:
The history of the Plymouth Barracuda
1964: Plymouth introduced the Barracuda, based on the Valiant platform and featuring its distinctive wraparound rear glass
1970: The Barracuda moved to Chrysler’s new E-body platform, gaining more aggressive styling and access to big-block V8 power, cementing its muscle car status
1971: This is the peak performance era for the Barracuda, with options including the 383, 440, and the legendary 426 HEMI
1974: Stricter emissions regulations and rising insurance costs brought the original Barracuda era to an end
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