Just how quick were the 273 Commando's in the Quarter-Mile.

Just for grins here is some information on the fastest 1965 273/235 1965 Barracudas "back in the day." Granted these were modified cars but show the potential of the 273 CI cars in the Barracuda body running in AHRA & NHRA Junior Stock classes.

Doug Patterson's 1965 Barracuda "Brand X Eliminator" 273/235 HP in F/SA.

Won F/SA class at the 1965 NHRA Springnationals at Bristol.
Also Runner-Up in Stock Eliminator.

The Golden Commando's (Hamilton Motors, Detroit) "GOLDFISH"
Won F/S Class at the 1965 NHRA Indy Nationals.
Set AHRA F/S class record in 1965 with a 13.47 @ 103.68.

Supposedly had acid-dipped fenders, doors and thinner side glass,
among other lightened components.