1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 383 4-Speed, H-code car
Factory 383 4-speed Formula S bid at $15,000; the bonded title and color change need checking.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Sold Rare VIN BH29H8B175777 decodes as a factory 383 Formula S Barracuda; the 383 with a 4-speed was a low-volume combination in 1968.
Why we picked it
This 1968 Barracuda Formula S hardtop has a VIN that decodes to the 383 Super Commando, and it has a 4-speed manual. The seller says the car is fully restored with matching numbers. It was refurbished between 1994 and 1998 and changed from its original Bright Red to teal, with a white vinyl interior. It now has a Holley carburetor, Mopar Performance dress-up parts and add-on gauges. The current owner has had it since 2008. The seller notes scratches and chips, a worn mirror and faded trunk carpet.
At this writing the bid is $15,000 with 23 bids, and the auction ends October 8. Comparable 383 Formula S coupes have sold for $40,000 to $49,500. Bids usually climb near the end, and a bonded title and color change will keep some buyers away, but there is a wide margin.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $15,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $40,000–$49,500, so the middle of the market is about $44,750. That put this car 66% under.
Three 1969 H-code 383 Formula S and 383 Barracuda coupes sold for $40,000 to $49,500 between Oct 2025 and Jul 2026. This car's color change, 1990s refurbishment and bonded title argue for the low end of that range.
- 1969 Barracuda Formula S 383, Mecum Jul 2026, $49,500
- 1969 Barracuda Formula S 383 (modified), BaT May 2026, $44,000
- 1969 Barracuda 383 4-speed, Richmond Oct 2025, $40,000
What to check
- Bonded Mississippi title: confirm how your state handles bonded titles before bidding
- Matching-numbers claim is the seller's: verify the engine pad stamp and the transmission and axle codes against the VIN and fender tag
- Color change from Bright Red; look for filler and rust in the quarters, trunk floor, lower fenders and around the rear window
- Check the torsion bar crossmember, the frame rails and the K-member mounts
- Mileage is TMU; the 1990s refurbishment is now 30 years old
Making it drive like new
The 383 already makes the power. Add front disc brakes, larger torsion bars, a sway bar, subframe connectors and a fast-ratio steering box, which change the car a lot while keeping the matching-numbers parts boxed and saved.
1 builder makes a complete chassis for the 1967–76 Mopar A-body (Dart, Duster, Barracuda, Valiant). Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
How it ended
It sold for $38,520 on Oct 8, 2026, against a market value of about $44,750 when we found it.
What 1967–76 Mopar A-body (Dart, Duster, Barracuda, Valiant) cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 2 | $5,000 | $11,250 | $17,500 |
| Driver | 30 | $10,300 | $34,100 | $72,000 |
| Collector | 14 | $11,000 | $41,500 | $104,500 |
| Pro-build | 3 | $25,750 | $33,000 | $55,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Plymouth Barracuda hardtop: 318-swapped driver at a $3,000 early bid | ProjectDriver | $12,500 | Oct 26, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Barracuda | Driver | $10,300 | Oct 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1968 Barracuda | Driver | $36,000 | Oct 8, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1968 Barracuda Formula S | Collector | $43,000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1970 Duster 340 | Project | $17,500 | Oct 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1969 Barracuda Formula S fastback | Collector | $34,100 | Sep 24, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1970 Duster | Collector | $11,000 | Sep 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1973 Plymouth Duster, swapped | Driver | $24,200 | Sep 23, 2026 | Mecum |
