1967 383 ~ "Which Came First" ~ The Barracuda or Dart GTS

As per Dave Kempton out of Arcadia California {1960's Plymouth factory-backed Stock Class Drag Racer}.

December 1966

Plymouth wanted Dave to abandon his 1962 'Sport Fury' 383/343 HP 'Stocker' at the
end of the 1966 season and campaign a 'new' 1967 Barracuda 383 Fastback 'Automatic'
in 'C/SA' {10.60 to 11.29 Wt/Hp} starting out at the 1967 NHRA Winternationals at
Pomona {February 3, 4 & 5}.

According to Dave, Plymouth wanted to make a 'splash' at the NHRA Winternationals in 'C/SA'
before going big with advertising the 'Barracuda 383'.

The 'C/S' National Record was unreachable at 12.72, but 'C/SA' was within reach at 13.38 @ 104.30 MPH.

Chrysler Racing Division had a 67' Barracuda 383 'ready for delivery' for Dave in mid-December, which would
have given him 6-Weeks to prepare for the Winternationals.