The pony car wars are still the stuff of one part legend, one part engineering, two parts horsepower, all to add up to 100 percent fun!  Coming out of Petersburg, TN is a 1965 Barracuda project.

The engine is the typical 273 V-8, rated from the factory at 180 hp. The seller says that the motor and transmission are “good.” Hopefully, that means that they are both in working condition and will need little beyond normal maintenance befitting a 50 year old car.

The slot mags are not terrible (in our opinion), but if we could source a set of period correct Mopar rally wheels, that would really make it cool. The seller states that the brakes will need a thorough reconditioning, though we would probably take the opportunity to do a disc brake conversion while we’ve got it apart.

The paint is in tired shape, so a respray is in order to bring this beauty back to all its glory.

The glass, including that marvelous rear fastback glass, appears to be in good shape. It looks as if a few pieces of the trim may be missing, but there is a large and thriving on-line Mopar community that can help with that.

The interior will need complete restoration or replacement.  However, the seller does indicate that the floor pans are solid, though we would like to see a few shots of the underside.

This year, make, and model are definitely on our wish list. Someone will have a great start on a project.  The seller says this was an Alabama car, and as such, they do not have a title, but are sold on a bill of sale.  Make sure you check with your state’s DMV about what it will take to get this hot rod legal.

These cars are getting tougher to find and the prices have been climbing in recent years.  Don’t miss out!  Let us know what you think of this project car. Find it HERE on Craigslist in Petersburg, TN for $5500.