1966 Plymouth Barracuda

The Barracuda received a fresh look in 1966 with a facelift and a new taillight design. Distinct Barracuda "fish" emblems were added, as well as more contoured fenders with turn signal indicators in the shape of shark fins. Also new were full-sized bumpers and a unique "cheese-grater" grill, which slanted forward aggressively and featured a distinct grid pattern. New interior features included a redesigned gauge cluster and new optional center console. Engine choices remained the same and included a 225 slant six with 145 hp, a 273 V8 with 180 hp and a 273 V8 with 235 hp.

 

 

1966 Plymouth Barracuda Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
BV1/2-H	VP29	2 Dr Sport Hardtop - 5P	$2,556/$2,637	2,800 lbs / 2,930 lbs	38,029

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Barracuda	106 in	188.3 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	6.50 x 13 (6-cyl) 7.00 x 13 (V8)

 

1966 Plymouth VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on driver's side front door hinge pillar

First - Model B = Barracuda P = Fury R = Belvedere/Satellite V = Valiant

Second Symbol - Series L - Valiant 100 / Belvedere I / Fury I H - Signet / Valiant 200 / Belvedere II / Fury III M - Fury II P - Barracuda / Satellite / Sport Fury K - Police T - Taxicab S - VIP

Third and Fourth Symbol - Body Style A - 6,000 lbs or less C - 10,001 to 14,000 lbs B - 6,001 to 10,000 lbs D - 14,001 to 16,000 lbs

Fifth Symbol - Engine Type A - 170 Six-Cylinder F - 361 V8 B - 225 Six-Cylinder G - 383 V8 C - Special Order Six-Cylinder H - 426 "Street Hemi" V8 D - 273 V8 J - 440 V8 E - 318 V8 K - Special Order V8

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 6 = 1966

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant 1 - Detroit, MI. 6 - Newark, NJ. 2 - Hammtramck, MI 7 - St. Louis, MO. 4 - Belvedere, IL. 9 - Windsor, Ontario, Canada 5 - Los Angeles, CA.

Remaining Symbols - Production Sequence Number Sequence numbers for each factory