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This 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback is a highly modified build inspired by the limited factory drag race BO29 Hemi Barracudas, combining a Mopar Performance 426ci Hemi V8 and a JW-built TorqueFlite automatic transmission.

Strengths

Detailed Mopar Performance 426ci Hemi engine with high-performance components
Build overseen by recognized Mopar specialist John Wallauer
Complete build documentation and service records included
Equipped with performance upgrades like Wilwood brakes and coilover suspension

Watch For

Significant modifications from original factory configuration
Non-original Billet Silver Metallic paint color versus original Light Blue Metallic
Automatic transmission instead of original 318ci V8 manual setup
Mini-tubbed rear wheel wells indicating altered chassis

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1968
Make: Plymouth
Model family: Barracuda
Generation: Gen2
Body: Coupe
Engine: 426ci Mopar Performance Hemi V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 74,300 miles
Exterior: Billet Silver Metallic
Interior: Blue
VIN: BH29F8B123285

Seller-reported highlights

Notable Equipment

Built by John Wallauer Race Cars LLC
Powered by a 426ci Mopar Performance Hemi V8
Dual Holley four-barrel carburetors
Ported and polished aluminum cylinder heads
JE pistons and Cam Motion hydraulic roller cam
JW Performance TorqueFlite 727 automatic transmission
Gear Vendors overdrive unit
Billet Silver Metallic exterior

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Mini-tubbed rear wheel wells
Featured in Mopar Muscle Magazine (July 2006)
Fastback body style
Dual exhaust outlets
Chrome bumpers and exterior trim
Driver-side mirror
Flip-up fuel cap
Tachometer
Mopar Performance 426ci “Race Hemi” V8
Aluminum cross-ram intake manifold
Dual Holley 770-cfm four-barrel carburetors
JE pistons and hydraulic roller camshaft
MSD ignition system
BeCool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans
TTI coated long-tube headers
Flowmaster exhaust system
Aeromotive fuel system with in-tank electric pump
Custom aluminum fuel cell
Gear Vendors overdrive
Narrowed Dana 60 rear end with 3.54:1 gears
Strange Engineering 35-spline axles
Reilly MotorSports coilover front suspension
Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering
Fabricated frame connectors
Wilwood front disc brakes and rear drums
Staggered-width Cragar 15” wheels
Billet Silver custom paint finish
Scooped hood with Hotchkis hood pins and “426 Hemi” badging
Legendary blue vinyl interior upholstery
Hurst trigger-style shifter
AutoMeter instrumentation
G-Force four-point harnesses

Service & Documentation

Documented service history

Modifications

Restomod build
Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

Barracuda

Median sold

$37,250

This car $67,500 · 81% above

16 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $67,500

19 records · 17 sold · 1 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 383

79,100 mi · Teal · Oct 8, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

—

Oct 8, 2026

Hagerty Marketplace

−3% vs $37,250

1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 383

67,000 mi · Avocado Green · Automatic · Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 6, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+15% vs $37,250

1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

30,521 mi · Black · Automatic · Sep 24, 2026 · Mecum

Automatic

Sep 24, 2026

Mecum

−8% vs $37,250

1969 Plymouth Barracuda

— · Black · Automatic · Sep 12, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Automatic

Sep 12, 2026

Barrett-Jackson

+18% vs $37,250

1967 Plymouth Barracuda

1,113 mi · Champagne · Automatic · Sep 12, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Automatic

Sep 12, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

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History

Sightings

4 events

Jul 14, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC
Sold
$67,500 · Hagerty Marketplace
Jun 30, 2026, 6:25 PM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Hagerty Marketplace
Jun 11, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC
Auction closed
RNM for $56,500 · Bring a Trailer
Jun 4, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Bring a Trailer

1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Hagerty Marketplace · Listing closed · 74,300 mi · Jul 14, 2026 · View on Hagerty Marketplace
Hammer price $67,500
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · 74,000 mi · Jun 11, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
High bid $56,500

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