1969 Plymouth Cuda 340

Pony car powered by Chrysler 340 four-barrel LA V8.

1969 Plymouth Barracuda fastback in stock-presenting body context; the 340 package is not inferred from the image

Engine 340 four-barrel LA V8

Factory rating 275 gross hp and 340 lb-ft

Body styles Fastback and hardtop

Reported 'Cuda 340 production 666 cars; no convertibles reported

Story

1969 Plymouth Cuda 340

For 1969, Plymouth turned 'Cuda into a named performance package within the Barracuda line. The 340 version paired the 275-horsepower, four-barrel LA-series V8 with the Formula S chassis foundation, twin hood scoops, black hood and lower-body accents, heavy-duty suspension and brakes, and D70-14 tires.

The 340 was available with an A833 four-speed or TorqueFlite automatic. Reviewed specifications list a 3.23:1 standard rear ratio with 3.55:1 and 3.91:1 choices; Sure-Grip, front discs, power assistance, gauges, console, trim, and other equipment depended on the order.

The cited enthusiast production table reports 666 'Cuda 340 cars: 568 fastbacks and 98 hardtops, with no convertibles. It also reports 470 four-speeds and 196 automatics. These are secondary-source totals and remain attributed rather than presented as a surviving factory ledger.

Twenty-two documented 1969 Barracuda finishes are listed, including three special-order colors. Paint, twin scoops, stripes, wheels, or 'Cuda badges on a restored car remain context rather than proof of its factory configuration.

For authentication, begin with the P engine character in the 13-digit VIN, then reconcile the fender tag, broadcast sheet, body numbers, engine and transmission stampings, axle, paint, trim, and package equipment. Badges, stripes, hood treatment, or an installed 340 alone cannot establish original 'Cuda 340 identity.

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

Auction sale $33,170

Oct 20, 2023 · Hagerty Marketplace
Factory A56 Cuda 340 fastback BH29P9B258063 with E55 340, D21 four-speed, an approximately 25-year-old restoration, expected wear, 164,816 miles believed, and more than 50 years in one ownership. · restored · unknown Hagerty records the $33,170 completed sale. The trim tag establishes A56 package identity; the archive does not assign a formal condition grade.
1969 Plymouth Barracuda A56 Cuda 340 BH29P9B258063
Price guide value $21,800

Oct 5, 2023 · Hagerty Price Guide · Latest guide point · update due
1969 Plymouth Barracuda Cuda 340 two-door fastback with the 340-cid, 275-hp four-barrel in #3 Good condition. · unknown · good October 2023 model-level condition-guide observation. It is not an individual-car transaction or appraisal and does not establish chassis history, originality, documentation, or restoration quality. The report separately displays a positive 10-percent adjustment for four-speed transmission; this record preserves the unadjusted guide amount.
1969 Plymouth Barracuda Cuda 340 fastback valuation report
Auction sale $38,500

Aug 4, 2018 · Mecum Harrisburg
Factory A56 Cuda 340 fastback BH29P9B366228 with matching-numbers 340, factory D21 four-speed, rotisserie restoration, broadcast sheet, 33,080 actual miles, front discs, and 3.23 Sure Grip. · restored · unknown Mecum records the $38,500 completed sale. Identity and equipment are auction representations; the archive does not assign a formal condition grade.
1969 Plymouth Cuda 340 fastback BH29P9B366228

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.

Engine Details

Factory gross horsepower rating 275 hp · 1969 Plymouth Barracuda with 340 four-barrel V8 / Cuda 340 context · engine assembly / specification
Factory gross torque rating 340 lb-ft · 1969 Plymouth Barracuda with 340 four-barrel V8 / Cuda 340 context · engine assembly / specification
Compression ratio 10.5:1 · 1969 Plymouth Barracuda with 340 four-barrel V8 / Cuda 340 context · engine assembly / specification
Carburetion type four-barrel carburetor · 1969 Plymouth Barracuda with 340 four-barrel V8 / Cuda 340 context · carburetor / specification

Transmission

Factory transmission A833 four-speed manual
Factory transmission TorqueFlite three-speed automatic

Options

340 Four-Barrel reference for the 1969 Plymouth Cuda 340Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

Cuda 340 'Cuda 340 performance package factory · performance · 340 V8, Formula S chassis foundation, twin scoops, black accents, heavy-duty suspension and brakes, and D70-14 tires.
Formula S Formula S sport package optional · performance · Dealer data book lists Formula S as available with the Commando 340 or optional Super Commando 383 and describes heavy-duty suspension, E70 x 14 red-streak tires, 5.5-inch heavy-duty wheels, medallions, black grille/deck applique, dual exhaust with chrome tips, and engine identification plaques; not asserted for an individual car without order records.
Sport Package Barracuda Sport Package optional · interior · Dealer data book describes the Sport Package as including a sport steering wheel and wood-grained vinyl instrument-panel trim; model-line option only, with exact-car applicability dependent on factory records.
Decor Group Barracuda interior decor group optional · interior · Dealer data book identifies the interior decor group as an appearance/interior option and ties several interior items to the Decor Group; exact upholstery and compatibility details remain unresolved.

Paint

A4 Silver factory · factory
B3 Ice Blue factory · factory
B5 Blue Fire factory · factory
B7 Jamaica Blue factory · factory
F3 Frost Green factory · factory
F5 Limelight factory · factory
F8 Ivy Green factory · factory
L1 Sand Pebble Beige factory · factory
Q5 Seafoam Turquoise factory · factory
R4 Barracuda Orange factory · factory
R6 Scorch Red factory · factory
T3 Honey Bronze factory · factory
T5 Bronze Fire factory · factory
T7 Saddle Bronze factory · factory
W1 Alpine White factory · factory
X9 Black Velvet factory · factory
Y2 Sunfire Yellow factory · factory
Y3 Yellow Gold factory · factory
Y4 Spanish Gold factory · factory
999 Bahama Yellow factory · factory
999 Orange factory · factory
999 Rallye Green factory · factory

Production

Transmission Choices reference for the 1969 Plymouth Cuda 340Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

reported-cuda-340-total total · 666 · reported
fastback by body · 568 · reported
hardtop by body · 98 · reported
four-speed-manual by transmission · 470 · reported
automatic by transmission · 196 · reported

Authenticity

Rear Axle reference for the 1969 Plymouth Cuda 340Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

**1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340 in modified show-car context; not a stock factory reference**Bull-Doser via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

VIN engine character P in the fifth position identifies the 340 four-barrel high-performance LA V8 · 13-digit VIN plate; reconcile it with the title, fender tag, and broadcast sheet · fraud detection
Model-year character 9 in the sixth VIN position · 13-digit VIN plate · date correctness
Package equipment agreement Twin hood scoops, black hood/lower-body accents, Formula S chassis equipment, heavy-duty brakes, and D70-14 tire context should agree with factory records · Fender tag, broadcast sheet, body, suspension, brake, wheel, and trim inspection · trim correctness
Drivetrain agreement 340 four-barrel with A833 four-speed or TorqueFlite automatic and order-correct axle · Engine and transmission stampings, casting and assembly dates, axle tag, fender tag, and broadcast sheet · numbers matching
A-body body partial VIN stamping 1969-1971 A-body cars use a partial VIN stamped on the right-hand deck-lid seal ledge · Right-hand deck-lid seal ledge; compare the partial VIN with the dash VIN and paperwork · fraud detection

Still Researching

engine Core 340 output, torque, compression, and carburetion specifications are normalized as engine detail rows, but complete casting, carburetor list-number, distributor, and assembly-date tables are not.
transmission The three factory transmission paths are recorded, but complete ratios, assembly numbers, and date windows are not.
rear axle Axle family and package context are recorded, but each ratio and Sure-Grip combination requires order-specific records.
brakes Standard drum and optional front-disc dimensions are recorded, but complete option and part-number applications are not.
suspension Heavy-duty suspension is recorded, but complete torsion-bar, spring, shock, and stabilizer applications are not.
option packages Dealer data book package rows now identify the Cuda 340 performance package, Formula S sport package, Sport Package, and Decor Group at model-line/package level, but the complete compatibility and price matrix is not normalized.
production The 666-car total and body/transmission splits come from an enthusiast production table, not a reviewed surviving factory ledger.
paint colors The model-year palette is recorded, but color frequencies and individual-car combinations remain incomplete.
trim and appearance Major 'Cuda trim is recorded, but every stripe, wheel, hood, bumper, and molding combination is not.
interior Seat, console, gauge, and trim context is recorded, but the complete upholstery-code matrix is not.
authenticity markers Body partial VIN deck-lid ledge location is now recorded, but complete engine/transmission stamping locations and acceptable date windows are not.