I'm so excited I'm shaking

[Barracuda]

As some of you may know, I have been pursuing a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda. I have called the guy previously, went to look at it, and have been denied with an offer of $2,500.His asking price, originally, was $3,500.

The physical state of the car, at least the last time I looked at it, was perfect, save for some bubbling in the rear right quarter panel, and a leak in the rear window (But that is very common with that year of Barracuda). It has a 273 V8 that was refurbished around 6,000 miles ago, automatic transmission, and real dual exhaust. The only problem that would need to be addressed is the fact that it doesn't have power steering or power brakes, the body can come later.

It has been a month or two since I last gave an offer and at the moment I am just about at $3,000. After talking with my friend about the car, I really felt the need to call up this guy again and at least tell him that i'm still interested in the Barracuda. So I call him up, ask him if it is still for sale, and even explain my financial situation (the second business I worked for went under so I only have one job). He first tells me that there had been a wind storm and a branch unfortunately fell and hit the rear quarter panel that had the bubbling (which doesn't matter to me because it only left a dent and it needed to be repaired anyway). He then says "I'll tell you what Matt, I know you're going to fix it up, so you come and check out the car, and if you wan't it, I'll sell it for three grand"

I am so excited right now that, like the thread title says, I'm shaking. I've been wanting this car more than anything in the world, so to hear this brings about an excitement that I can't even describe. I will have to talk to my parents, and receive my paycheck, so it may be a few weeks. For now though, it looks like I might just be getting the car of my dreams.

Today must be the best day I've ever had.

 

[superberkut]

So excited that your heartbeat is doing 2 miles a minute?

Congratulations on finally obtaining your dream car.

 

[Casio]

I'm so excited I'm shaking

Here you go.

Nice car by the way mate. Much more manly and chick magnet then say, a Del Sol.

 

[Duke]

Hey, good luck with it. I'm partial to the older 'Cudas. Is it a glassback or a notchback?

 

[Gil]

Hey, good luck with it. I'm partial to the older 'Cudas. Is it a glassback or a notchback?

I don't think I've ever seen a notch in real life.
I think, the only "notch" is the convertible.
Either way, good luck.
If you have to wait to add power steering, keep in mind how your arms and upper chest are gonna look in a few short weeks.👍

 

[Barracuda]

Hey, good luck with it. I'm partial to the older 'Cudas. Is it a glassback or a notchback?

All of the Barracudas for 1966 were glassbacks. What you're thinking of is the Valiant because between 1964-1966, the Valiant was basically a Barracuda, but with a notchback roof.

The Barracudas between 1967-1969, however, did come in either fastback, notchback, or convertible.

 

[JCE]

Pics?

 

[Blackbird.]

You're lucky man! Congrats! I'm 16 as well and i'm hoping to make some money over this summer to buy myself a car... err truck that i'm planning to put some money into. Hopefully it works out for me. Have fun with the car if and when you get it! 👍

 

[Giancarlo]

Take pictures!!

You live in Florida too right? Take care of that bubbly rust ASAP.

 

[Barracuda]

Thanks guys

After some talking with my parents it seems that they're perfectly fine with it, at least my dad is. My mom has always had doubts, not about the car itself, but things like the insurance and other stuff like that.

The only thing that was brought up that was also of a concern to me is our family's financial situation, and the problems that it's causing right now. One of the biggest things, and I shouldn't be saying anything so I'll try to not say it, is that our family is 'removing' our debt through means of law (best way I could try to put it). My mom was concerned that the Barracuda may be considered an asset, but my father argued that it would be my car, and as I am a minor, it would not be considered an asset. Could anyone shed any light on that?

One other thing that I have to obtain other than the car, is unfortunately my license. I have had the ability to get it since February, but have just been too busy/lazy to drive. Now that my family is home more often I will definately have to start driving any chance I get. It would extremely embarrassing and stupid of me to have such a car just sitting there because I'm too lazy to get up and drive.

I will definately have to take pictures. The only picture I have of it now is a picture of when I first saw it at the Turkey Run (huge car show) at Daytona Speedway. Unfortunately, the camera that I used uses film, making it quite impossible for me to show everyone here.

I'll make sure to make a video so you can hear how it sounds

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

If your family is in a bit of a financial situation, wouldn't it be better to get something more economical like say a Civic?

 

[JCE]

If your family is in a bit of a financial situation, wouldn't it be better to get something more economical like say a Civic?

Be damned and just get the classic car. Nothing is more rewarding than driving your dream--no matter how much gas it sucks.

 

[Barracuda]

If your family is in a bit of a financial situation, wouldn't it be better to get something more economical like say a Civic?

First of all, I would never even consider getting a civic

Second of all, my family's financial situation has little to do with any car I drive. The only thing that could be a problem is changes in banking and insurance companies, which would only be minor set backs. I will have to, and will pay for everything on this car, including the car itself. You may argue that the gas is going to be outrageous, but thats not something I'm worried about. I plan on spending most to all of my paycheck on gas and insurance, and am more then happy to do that to have a car like this.

 

[Blackbird.]

First of all, I would never even consider getting a civic

Second of all, my family's financial situation has little to do with any car I drive. The only thing that could be a problem is changes in banking and insurance companies, which would only be minor set backs. I will have to, and will pay for everything on this car, including the car itself. You may argue that the gas is going to be outrageous, but thats not something I'm worried about. I plan on spending most to all of my paycheck on gas and insurance, and am more then happy to do that to have a car like this.

I'd be a hypocrit to say that the gas will stab you in the back one of these days when I myself plan on dropping a 350 small block in the truck I buy. But go you lol I envy you to get your dream car but at the same time excited for you because I want to feel that way too someday.

 

[Slick6]

I was in the looking mode for a 67-69 Cuda the past couple of years. Then when college started this year, that idea kind of went down the crapper. If the winters around here didn't suck so bad, I'd have an muscle car of some sort. I hope you get your dream car. Nothing matches the feeling of driving her home the long way. 👍

 

[YSSMAN]

I PITTY THE FOO WHO DON'T HAVE A BARRACUDA!

That has to be one of the most bad-ass cars on the boards, srsly. You get +100,000 points, for the win, good sir.

Congrats all around!

 

[TheCracker]

Congrats on the 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, they're a fantastic looking car 👍

Hope your family's financial situation sorts itself out for the better soon.

 

[Duke]

With a good tune-up (points, plugs, wires, cap, air and fuel filters, adjust carb), a 273 will return surprisingly good fuel economy if you keep the pedal off the floorboards. I'd bet you average 15 mpg in daily driving, maybe a little more with a longer drive at 55-60 mph. The gearing is probably fairly tall, so it will only be turning 1800-2000 rpm at moderate highway speed.

I have power steering on the old LeMans, but not power brakes. I wouldn't be in any hurry to add the brakes; you just need a little extra pressure to stop. Power steering, meh, wait until you drive it for a while. A car with no power steering has a wider steering ratio than one with it, so you will need to crank the wheel a little more. But it won't be as hard to drive as a car with broken power steering is.

 

[Jim Prower]

Man...that's a nice one.

any plans? retrofit Formula S on it?

 

[nd 4 holden spd]

Congrats, I hope things work out for you Diablo. I dreamed of owning a Holden Ute for 7 years before I got one for my first car. It is such a feeing that can't be described when it cements in your mind that you actually own your dream car. Of course, I'm greedy and have numerous other dream cars but Holden Ute was no.1 on the list.

 

[1X83Z]

The only thing that was brought up that was also of a concern to me is our family's financial situation, and the problems that it's causing right now. One of the biggest things, and I shouldn't be saying anything so I'll try to not say it, is that our family is 'removing' our debt through means of law (best way I could try to put it). My mom was concerned that the Barracuda may be considered an asset, but my father argued that it would be my car, and as I am a minor, it would not be considered an asset. Could anyone shed any light on that?

Which of your parents filed for bankruptcy? Whose name will the car be registered under?

If you register the car yourself it will LIKELY not be considered an asset to your parents HOWEVER because you are a dependent it still may be. If you register the car with your parents for insurance purposes it will be considered their asset. However the vehicle is only worth ~$3k (not to devalue it - I think it's awesome) so it will likely not be counted against any of you very much.

Only problem is because you're a minor it's likely you won't be able to register the car yourself, so it might be a lost cause. Look up the laws in your state to find out if a minor can legally register a car.

 

[High-Test]

Oooooh. Barracuda!

Congrats on the car. Have fun with it. 👍

 

[Barracuda]

Which of your parents filed for bankruptcy? Whose name will the car be registered under?

If you register the car yourself it will LIKELY not be considered an asset to your parents HOWEVER because you are a dependent it still may be. If you register the car with your parents for insurance purposes it will be considered their asset. However the vehicle is only worth ~$3k (not to devalue it - I think it's awesome) so it will likely not be counted against any of you very much.

Only problem is because you're a minor it's likely you won't be able to register the car yourself, so it might be a lost cause. Look up the laws in your state to find out if a minor can legally register a car.

I couldn't register the car, but I don't think we'll be registering the car for a good amount of time. The reason being, I don't have my license yet, so for at least a month it wont be driven (You have to have insurance to drive in Florida). My dad ended up meeting with a lawyer today, and he was told that if I did buy it, it wouldn't be considered an asset.

The only thing to wait for now is my paycheck, which I wont get until the 30th

 

[Pupik]

Only problem is because you're a minor it's likely you won't be able to register the car yourself, so it might be a lost cause. Look up the laws in your state to find out if a minor can legally register a car.

I think he lives in Florida: A minor can title a car, and thus, register/tag it. And the state can suspend his license if he drops out of high school before 18.

Yes, you have to get your license first, then insurance, then get a tag when presenting your title (or proof of ownership if making payments) to the car.

If you get a license suspended for not having insurance (been there, done that), then you have to get the insurance first, then the get license (they want proof of "financial responsibility"), and then you get the tag and/or registration (because your tag gets seized for carrying no insurance).

 

[1X83Z]

Well if that's true and if you bought the car yourself, register the thing in your name all day long and it won't count against your parents. Crisis averted.

Congrats on an awesome first car, and get some pics up as soon as you can.