This guest Coffee Brake was written by K2 Mystery Car
Evolution is a cruel mistress; it creates fearsome predators
that devour every tasty morsel in their path. And then, something funny
happens…the razor-toothed dinosaur that’s born with tiny legs, the
lightning-quick tiger who can’t see more than two feet in front of its nose and
other oxymoronic natural creations that boggle the mind.
Like those natural mistakes of yore, automakers have offered
similar combinations; hot cars with feeble engines, the better to make a fast
buck from a buyer who wanted the look but couldn’t afford the power. Known for
their lack of features and a lackluster power plant, these are “stripper” cars,
decontented to serve the almighty dollar and service the painfully poor
enthusiast.
The (Plymouth) Barracuda pre-dated the release of Ford's Mustang, but
they don't call the sporty 2+2 genre the 'Flesh-eating-fish-car'...it's
the Pony-car, probably because the Barracuda was not nearly as
successful from a sales perspective. However, driving a classic Barracuda todays says you've got taste and didn't just hit the "easy" button when selecting your ride. Find this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda offered for $8,000 in Western MA via craigslist. Tip from Jim H.
