In Torque We Trust 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Mr. Bob Gough s family moved to France for a few years when he was thirteen yearsold and thus he grew up idolizing European sports cars and looking down on American muscle. That was until he discovered the 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S. The Cuda Formula S was upgraded inhouse by Plymouth with suspension and brakes that allow it to keep up with European sports cars in the twisties (that is, all but the tightest twisties). He purchased this car over twentythree years ago and has gradually upgraded it. Bob replaced the transmission with a Tremec 5speed and now runs a 340 cubic inch V8, rather than the original 273 ci engine. He s also replaced the original 14 wheels with custom 15 steelies. And the only suspension mod that Bob has made is replacing the original shocks with nitrogen shocks that vastly improve the handling. The Plymouth handles so well in fact, that he frequently surprises sports car owners on drives. And once the curves straighten out, its ample torque allo
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