I believe that part of it is the small amount of "red taillights" The taillights on those barracudas are not very large and don't catch people's attention. Especially the 68's with just a small one in middle of the U-shaped back up lights. I drove a 68 Barracuda everyday for over 7 years and was rear ended at least 3-4 times! The car held up like a champ! After 3-4 hits, only slightly bent rear bumper and minor dents on the rear valence panel. One old guy that rear ended me with a newer Olds, V-shaped his hood! My son got a kick out of that. We barely get a small dent on the valence, and this guy accordians his hood!
I have been rear ended like 6-7 times in a 67-68 Barracudas. I think that they need larger red taillights in back because of people not paying attention to driving these days. Especially when they get a hold of a cell phone. I've seen POLICE driving and talking on cell phones - WTF?
My dad's accident was someone cut him off when he was turning left. He chose to go to the ditch to avoid hitting the other car. Totalled out a 6 month old 67 Barracuda fastback Formula S 383 4-speed car with 6,500 miles!!! Some lucky SOB could have found a nice drivetrain in the junkyard if they were paying attention.
