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Man found the rarest Plymouth Barracuda on Earth that was detested by Carroll Shelby

  • A man discovered a rare 1985 Plymouth Barracuda
  • Carroll Shelby halted the project
  • The Barracuda featured a Chrysler Turbo 5-speed engine

Published on Oct 29, 2024 at 4:04 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Oct 30, 2024 at 4:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

The 1985 Plymouth Barracuda is a rare classic car, and its story is as fascinating as the car itself.

So what makes this particular Barracuda even more special, you ask? Well, it was created by combining parts from the Shelby Charger and a Plymouth Turismo.

Sadly, the car never reached the full production stage.

The legendary car designer Carroll Shelby halted the Barracuda project as soon as he discovered they were using parts from the Shelby Charger in its development.

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Rarest 1985 Plymouth Barracuda detested by Carroll Shelby

As a result of killing the project, only two Barracudas were originally built, and sadly, only one of them remains today.

As revealed in the YouTube video by Auto Archaeology, the other Plymouth Barracuda was allegedly crushed.

The one remaining car was passed down to the current owner’s father, who worked at a training center in Chicago.

1985 Plymouth Barracuda
Auto Archaeology

While the car had been sitting unused for years, it still remains in remarkable condition, just like this Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.

The car marked around 37,000 on the odometer, which shows how little it had been driven compared to its age.

The classic car wasn’t just rare; it was a beast with a Chrysler 5-speed turbo engine known for its power.

More about the rare classic car

As for its looks, the car featured a sporty design with a striking red stripe and a sunroof, giving it a futuristic feel for its era.

Rare classic car
Auto Archaeology

In terms of build quality, it was remarkably solid, standing out even among other cars of its time.

The 1985 Plymouth Barracuda is so rare that finding detailed information about it was a real deal for the owner. However, an article from March 2000 in Mopar Collector’s Guide revealed more details about it.

While this classic car is the only surviving model today, its legacy in the automotive world will live forever.

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Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.