Iowa guys undertake 400-mile journey to abandoned 64 'Cuda after spotting it in a single photograph
- A group of guys from Iowa are dedicated to restoring classic, vintage cars
- Recently, they happened to stumble across a 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
- However, there was just one catch – the advertisement only came with a single image
Published on May 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM (UTC+4)
by Keelin McNamara
Last updated on May 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Like most of us, this group of guys from Iowa happen to be massive car fans.
They are particular fans of a 1964 Plymouth Barracuda that they saw in a photograph.
The group from Iowa drove 400 miles based on the single image of the iconic car.
And they couldn’t believe the rusted jewel they found.
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Car fans of almost every generation know just how special the Plymouth Barracuda is.
Even McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris appears to be a massive fan.
1964 was an extraordinarily special year for the American car market.
This is because it essentially saw the creation of the muscle car market with the release of the Ford Mustang.
Over at Plymouth, the Chrysler Corporation subdivision, the Mustang was a well-known secret.
Despite having no budget, Chrysler still wanted to enter the sporty-compact segment.
So they decided to use the existing Chrysler A-Body Platform to develop the Barracuda.
Plymouth executives originally wanted to name the new car as the ‘Panda.’
Thankfully, Chrysler designer John Samsen’s suggestion of ‘Barracuda’ won out.
The first generation Barracuda didn’t exactly set the world alight, especially compared to the Mustang.
However, the eventual introduction of the second and third generations would ensure its iconic status.
And it is that enshrined, muscle car icon status that brings us to today’s story.
DailyDrivenDeathTraps is a YouTube channel dedicated to restoring vintage cars from the past.
The team at the channel happened to discover the Barracuda through an online advertisement.
Despite only being advertised with a single picture, the group remained undeterred.
And they decided to travel over 400 miles to take a look at the car for themselves.
Upon arrival, the group finds the Barracuda in a seriously neglected condition.
The Barracuda’s 273 cubic-inch V8 has very obviously not run in quite some time.
There are also possible signs of water contamination in the car’s oil pan.
Not to be deterred, the team metaphorically cues the music and gets to work.
After replacing the fuel pump, the Iowa team then addresses the neglected fuel tank.
Following a few difficult attempts, the iconic Barracuda then roars into life.
Sadly, the car is in no condition to make the 400-mile return trip back home to Iowa.
But it appears have serious potential as an excellent restoration project.
Keelin McNamara is a content writer at Supercar Blondie from Ireland, covering cars, technology, and lifestyle. Despite being a Law graduate, he discovered his passion for journalism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked in the industry ever since. Outside of work, he is an avid MotoGP fan, and is a self-confessed addict of the sport.
