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1968 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda BO29

Pony car powered by Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8.

1968 Plymouth Barracuda fastback body-style context; useful for BO29 shell context but not standalone Super Stock proof.
Build pathway Factory Super Stock drag package developed by Chrysler and converted by Hurst
Production Approximately 50 to 70 BO29 Hemi Barracudas are reported; this page preserves the source conflict instead of flattening it.
Engine identity Race-spec 426 Hemi with cross-ram dual four-barrel induction
Public boundary BO29 claims need body/package evidence, Hurst-conversion traits, drivetrain agreement, and car-specific history
Not the same as A regular 1968 Barracuda Formula S, a 1969 440 Barracuda, a 1970-1971 E-body Hemi Cuda, or a later Hemi-swapped A-body

Story

1968 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda BO29

The 1968 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda BO29 page treats the car as a factory-authorized Super Stock race package, not as a normal Formula S option and not as a later E-body Hemi Cuda. The public boundary is simple: a BO29 claim needs the body/package identity, Hurst conversion evidence, drivetrain agreement, and car-specific paperwork before an individual car should be treated as real.

The BO29 belongs beside the Dodge LO23 Hemi Dart because the same Chrysler Super Stock program used compact A-body cars, Hurst conversion work, and race-only 426 Hemi hardware to attack NHRA Super Stock. Street Muscle and Plymouth Barracuda references agree on the big contours: 1968 fastback bodies, Hurst assembly/conversion, fiberglass front panels, Chemcor/lightweight side glass context, stripped interiors, no normal street-use warranty posture, and a race Hemi that made the small Plymouth an extreme drag-strip tool.

Production counts do not agree cleanly. Wikipedia-style reference summaries use approximately fifty fastback Barracudas, while Street Muscle keeps a conservative 50-to-70 range. This page records both as a source-backed conflict. Photos of regular 1968 Barracudas help viewers understand the A-body shell, but they do not prove BO29 identity; auction, show, and video examples remain context unless individual-car paperwork and component evidence line up.

1968 Plymouth Barracuda fastback front-quarter context; regular Barracuda body media, not BO29 authenticity evidence.Sicnag via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Market Observations

  • High bid $140,000

    Jan 14, 2017 · Mecum Kissimmee via CLASSIC.COM

    BO29 Super Stock fastback B029M8B292759, a restored Don Grotheer race car whose identity was verified with the original driver; the original engine was replaced by a period-correct 426 Hemi. · restored · unknown CLASSIC.COM records a $140,000 high bid and no sale for VIN B029M8B292759. A VIN-matched earlier auction description documents the restoration, original-driver verification, retained fender tag, confirmed radiator-support number, and period-correct replacement engine. This is a no-sale signal, not a transaction price.
  • Auction sale $107,250

    Jan 23, 2014 · Mecum Kissimmee

    M-code BO29 factory Super Stock racer BO29M8B299139 associated with Billy 'The Kid' Stepp, carrying an automatic, fuel cell, roll cage, line lock, coilovers, multilink suspension, wheelie bars, and modern competition instruments. · modified · unknown Mecum records a $107,250 sale and identifies the VIN, BO29 factory path, race Hemi, and Stepp history. The documented later competition hardware requires a modified classification; it is not presented as factory-delivery condition.
  • Auction sale $75,900

    May 18, 2012 · Mecum Indy

    Factory BO29 SS/AA Barracuda raced by Al 'Smokey' Cerrone and later campaigned in Dairy Queen sponsorship colors, with a 426/650 HP race Hemi and automatic transmission. · modified · unknown Mecum records a $75,900 sale. The exact BO29 factory-race-car description and named competition history support inclusion, while its later campaign and retained red, white, and blue sponsor livery make this a modified race-history comparison rather than an as-delivered benchmark.

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Transmission

  • Factory transmission A833 four-speed Super Stock path with synchronizers removed, Hurst shifter, Dana 60 and deep gears
  • Factory transmission A727 TorqueFlite Super Stock path with race converter, Hurst shifter, 8.75-inch rear axle and deep gears

Options

Identity source card for BO29 package boundary, fastback context, and authenticity checklist.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

Chassis

Authenticity

Engine source card for the 426 race Hemi, cross-ram induction, oiling, ignition, cooling, and fitment context.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration
  • BO29 body/package identity 1968 Plymouth Barracuda BO29 Super Stock identity with M-code Hemi context · VIN/body records, build paperwork, fender/buck tag where available, core-support/body numbers, and period documentation · fraud detection
  • Hurst conversion traits Fiberglass hood/fenders, lightweight doors, Chemcor glass context, stripped interior, Hurst shifter, and engine-bay conversion details should align · Body panels, door/window hardware, interior, engine bay, trunk battery setup, period photos, and restoration documentation · trim correctness
  • Race-use boundary BO29 was built for supervised acceleration trials / Super Stock racing rather than normal passenger-car use · Dealer notice context, race-use disclaimer context, order paperwork, and period Super Stock records · other
  • Drivetrain agreement Race Hemi, correct transmission path, rear axle family, gear context, front disc brakes, and Hurst hardware should agree with the individual car's history · Engine and transmission stampings, axle tags/housing, component dates, restoration records, race history, and inspection photos · numbers matching
  • Media interpretation Regular 1968 Barracuda photos are model-year/body context only unless the photographed car has verified BO29 evidence · Media captions, source notes, paperwork tied to the photographed car, and provenance records · fraud detection

Codes & names

Names & Engine Codes

Common names and codes are grouped so LS6 references point to the same engine, not separate pages.

Chassis source card for Super Stock suspension, front disc brakes, rear axle paths, and Hurst installation cues.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration
426 Hemi Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8
Chrysler 426 Hemi Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8
426 CID Hemi V-8 Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8
426 2X4 Hemi Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8
8-cyl 426 ci 2X4-bbl, 425 hp Chrysler 426 Street Hemi V8

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Gallery

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