Canadian Barracuda
(by Bill Watson)
Barracudas were built in Canada only in 1964 and 1965; model numbers were VVX1-P / VVX2-P (1964) and AV1-P / AV2-P (1965). All other years were imported.
The early Barracuda was marketed as a Valiant, and not as a Plymouth. Engines were similar to the U.S. - the 170 was the standard six, the imported 273 was the standard V8. The 225 was optional.
The Formula S was available in Canada in 1965, but it was imported. Interiors on the 1964 models were identical to the American version, while the 1965 Canadian Barracuda used the Dart dashboard. The 1964-1965 models had "Valiant" on the front and trunk lid, not "Plymouth." On the tail end "Barracuda" also appeared below the trunk opening. Starting in 1967, they were marketed as Plymouth Barracudas.