Which '67-'69 Barracuda do you like better: fastback or notchback?

bull · June 27, 2007, 09:55:10 PM

I've really grown to love the '67-'69 Barracuda notchbacks and I recently spotted a '67 that I might try to buy but here lately the fastback look is really starting to grow on me. Which do you like best? Do you think one is more valuable/desirable to the general public than the other?

I swiped a couple pics off Ebay to help you choose.

71ChallengeHer · June 27, 2007, 10:04:39 PM

I like the notchback.

I think the fastbacks are prolly more desirable. But I just prefer the look of the notchback.

TUFCAT · June 27, 2007, 10:04:46 PM

The convertible.

TUFCAT · June 27, 2007, 10:06:29 PM

If I had to own one........it would be a convertible. I don't like any of them actually, sorry. Hope you still love me in the morning

69charger2002 · June 27, 2007, 10:10:10 PM

i vote fastback convertible.... wait a minute...

there is a sweet red 67-68 vert around here the guy drives every day. i like a fastback myself. had a 68 notchback a few months ago i got for practically nothing and i had trouble selling it.. for practically nothing. fastback hands down for value
trav

SeattleCharger · June 27, 2007, 10:15:03 PM

I can't decide, they are both really cool. those two examples are sweet

Harlow · June 27, 2007, 10:15:46 PM

fastback...not a big fan of notch backs...

Nacho-RT74 · June 28, 2007, 12:41:13 AM

fastbacks... don't like that looooong trunk lid view... almost looks like a hood. In fact that is what makes different the Charger from the rest... Longer sail/C pillar, roof line or what ever you calls, almost a fastback look

Charger1973 · June 28, 2007, 01:26:53 AM

I dont care for either but I have gone 150mph in a 69 fastback before... It was a fun ride.

moparsons · June 28, 2007, 02:00:40 AM

nuther vote for fastback

konigcharger · June 28, 2007, 02:58:46 AM

nuff said

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 03:06:33 AM

not enough was said

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 03:10:29 AM

some more though

bull · June 28, 2007, 05:13:09 AM

The fastback version looks a lot like an AMX to me.

TripleBlackGator · June 28, 2007, 07:23:42 AM

Fastback only. I had a '67 notchback and it was hideous. It looked like a half-hearted attempt at pinching a turd.

Old Moparz · June 28, 2007, 08:20:38 AM

I think the fastback is nicer, I don't like the roof line on the notchback. I did have a ragtop though, the way it looks with the top down is cool.

Brock Samson · June 28, 2007, 09:07:12 AM

great pics thanks!!!
i like the way the trunk line comes up to the rear window on the Fastback, they are pretty simple and the fastback roof looks right, spices it up and helps the proportions,.. very graceful, the grill reminds me alot of the Pontiac GTOs of the same year '67,.. the notchroof looks goofy to my eye...

a few yrs back a coworker had an extreamly cherry and bone stock original notchback white/black 318 console car he sold for $3,200,.. I just wasn't into it enuff to take it on... if it was a fastback i would have probably bought it myself...

i'd like more pics please...

so Bull, what are your plans/ideas?.. perhaps a photoshop rendering?.. eh?.

pettyfan43 · June 28, 2007, 09:08:23 AM

Have to be the Fastback, I never really warmed up to the notchback at all.

Charger-Bodie · June 28, 2007, 09:30:41 AM

notchback 440

Shakey · June 28, 2007, 09:43:06 AM

Fastback for me!

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 11:10:58 AM

Here are some '68's. Does anyone want a convertable pic? I found some nice ones of those.

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 11:15:33 AM

First two are '68's. Second two are '67's.

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 11:22:54 AM

After looking at these pics, I'm gonna go with the fastback model as my favorite.

Here are some '69's.

Magnumcharger · June 28, 2007, 11:34:56 AM

Some from Southey last weekend

dpm68 · June 28, 2007, 11:41:56 AM

I like the fastbacks in case I need to start a greenhouse in da back.

MichaelRW · June 28, 2007, 11:59:55 AM

The notchback reminds me of a Corvair.

Nacho-RT74 · June 28, 2007, 01:24:49 PM

These are the ones

69Chrgr · June 28, 2007, 02:15:43 PM

Notchback, any day anytime. Fastbacks look like a rip off from Mustangs. Sorry. I have a '68 Notch, and yeah, I'm prejudice, however I had my choice when I got mine. If I wanted a "Fastback" I would have gone to the Ford camp. Convertibles second.

bull · June 28, 2007, 03:29:03 PM

Quote from: Brock Samson on June 28, 2007, 09:07:12 AM
great pics thanks!!!
i like the way the trunk line comes up to the rear window on the Fastback, they are pretty simple and the fastback roof looks right, spices it up and helps the proportions,.. very graceful, the grill reminds me alot of the Pontiac GTOs of the same year '67,.. the notchroof looks goofy to my eye...
a few yrs back a coworker had an extreamly cherry and bone stock original notchback white/black 318 console car he sold for $3,200,.. I just wasn't into it enuff to take it on... if it was a fastback i would have probably bought it myself...

i'd like more pics please...

so Bull, what are your plans/ideas?.. perhaps a photoshop rendering?.. eh?.

I'm just thinking out loud. I recently found a notchback on a side road here in Portland that I thought I might make a play for but then my opinion on the matter changed recently. I think seeing this car really changed it for me. I like the colors, stripes and the rake. I wish I could own it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Barracuda-1968-Plymouth-Barracuda-340-S_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6409QQihZ011QQitemZ320131834785QQrdZ1

Nacho-RT74 · June 28, 2007, 05:31:27 PM

Five right hand wheel Barracudas... Very interesting

Ghoste · June 28, 2007, 06:37:54 PM

Fastback. Definitely fastback. A buddy and I did have a notchback dirt track once but if I were to buy one for the street I'd look for a fastback or droptop.

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 06:39:33 PM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on June 28, 2007, 05:31:27 PM
Five right hand wheel Barracudas... Very interesting

Hey, ya, didn't notice that, recognize the plates? they look the same, would it be britain? or australia?

bull · June 28, 2007, 06:48:13 PM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on June 28, 2007, 05:31:27 PM
Five right hand wheel Barracudas... Very interesting

I believe those pics were swiped from the Hamtramck-historical site from the 2003 Mopar European Nationals show.

Nacho-RT74 · June 28, 2007, 06:55:53 PM

even normally Britain license plates are yellow, the longer number ones look to be Britanic and shorter numbers Aussie.

however all could it be really Aussie since as Far I know Chrylser didn't have assembly plant on GB, for a while Australlia does or did, all A bodies plattform, and those 2nd gen Barracudas are A bodies.

bull · June 28, 2007, 07:23:14 PM

Quote from: MichaelRW on June 28, 2007, 11:59:55 AM
The notchback reminds me of a Corvair.

Only better looking.

SeattleCharger · June 28, 2007, 08:39:18 PM

Quote from: bull on June 28, 2007, 06:48:13 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on June 28, 2007, 05:31:27 PM
Five right hand wheel Barracudas... Very interesting

I believe those pics were swiped from the Hamtramck-historical site from the 2003 Mopar European Nationals show.

I did swipe them, heh, here is the link, I found again, yes, you are right, it does say Mopar European Nationals, the site has a few other pics from other places, here are a couple from usa, do the Europeans have some nicer ones in the site?

first one is Mopar At Thunder Mountain - May 7, 2006 - Bandimere Speedway,
second one is Ketchikan, Alaska, November 16th, 2006

Here is the website for Hamtrack with all the photos,

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/67photos-b1.shtml

Red Ram · June 28, 2007, 09:32:44 PM

Now it want a Barracuda too. They're stiil affordable...right?

8WHEELER · June 28, 2007, 09:49:33 PM

For me, FASTBACK ALL THE WAY

it seems like the Barracuda ownwer's like both kinds

Dan

SeattleCharger · June 29, 2007, 01:28:07 AM

red car 380 horsepower 360, 5spd conversion

yellowish car, blown 508/740hp, 5 spd conversion

TruckDriver · June 29, 2007, 05:04:07 AM

Fastback all the way

Anders · June 29, 2007, 07:09:26 AM

One more for the fastback

79JON · June 29, 2007, 08:00:20 AM

Notchback for me

Mefirst · June 29, 2007, 11:21:55 AM

This one would be my pic...

and then Id drop this into it...

/Tom

Crazy Larry · June 29, 2007, 11:43:26 AM

This movie sealed it for me - the fast back in all its glory was really amazing on screen - its a shame they went through three of them and all the spare hoods, fenders, and doors in the northeast to make the movie. You can always judge a car by the way it still looks great even after its been busted up and in a few car chases - Bullit Charger, Vanishing Point challenger, Mad Max Falcon, and Highwaymen Barracuda

tecmopar · June 30, 2007, 01:26:15 AM

To me, when done up right, the Fastback looks Fast just sitting still.

73ChargerSE · June 30, 2007, 10:55:53 AM

Fastback for sure. Just wish I could find one.

Ghoste · June 30, 2007, 11:20:56 PM

Quote from: tecmopar on June 30, 2007, 01:26:15 AM
To me, when done up right, the Fastback looks Fast just sitting still.

Hence the name.

Brock Samson · July 02, 2007, 10:15:24 AM

hey folks check out this page of bacarudas from need a '68s website...

then thake the afternoon off to check out the rest of his site...

http://cyberwerks.net/cars/2005%20Sunbust/Page1.html

Nacho-RT74 · July 02, 2007, 11:36:31 AM

I like a lot this one:

Nacho-RT74 · July 02, 2007, 12:02:08 PM

It does look Rust-eze works

SeattleCharger · July 02, 2007, 12:32:08 PM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on July 02, 2007, 11:36:31 AM
I like a lot this one:

Hey, do you know anything about who owns that car or where that picture is from? I think I know the guy who owns that car, in Seattle, that pic might be the Mopar show from around here. He showed me the cars he has in his garage and that one is in there. I think he is interested in selling it actually.

Nacho-RT74 · July 02, 2007, 12:41:57 PM

Quote from: SeattleChargerDog on July 02, 2007, 12:32:08 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on July 02, 2007, 11:36:31 AM
I like a lot this one:

Hey, do you know anything about who owns that car or where that picture is from? I think I know the guy who owns that car, in Seattle, that pic might be the Mopar show from around here. He showed me the cars he has in his garage and that one is in there. I think he is interested in selling it actually.

dunno, but is one of the cars on link posted by Brock ( page 5 I think )

I REALLY LIKE THAT ONE. I think is similar to one posted on a Mopar Mag I have around

Brock Samson · July 02, 2007, 02:16:26 PM

back on the subject:

this photo is giving me (lotsa) ideas for my charger's rebop..

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