Introducing an (almost) Loaded 1965 Formula S
FIRST ROW
SO 121 Scheduled production date 1-21
NUMBER 54 Order number
BODY V39 Barracuda
TRM P4Y Trim code Medium tan metallic
PAINT W1 White
SECOND ROW
AB 31 Engine 273 4 barrell 10.5/1
C2 Formula S
D5 Transmission Torqueflite
E1 Heat AC with heater
F1 Power accs. Power brakes
Q1 AM radio
T8 Tachometer
V3 Back up lights
X8 unknown
THIRD ROW
1-1 Mirror Outside manual
3-9 Wiper 3 speed variable wiper/washer
I sent this updated fender tag decoding to a
[email protected] registry:
1965 Barracuda Formula S (white exterior, black upholstery, gold trim and carpet)
Build sheet found under rear seat cushion appears to be from another vehicle.
Fender tag appears to be correct:
BOTTOM ROW
SO 121 Scheduled production date
January-21
NUMBER
00054 Order number
BODY
V89 Barracuda
TRM P4Y
Front Bucket Seat, Vinyl, Gold
PAINT
WW1 Z White,
Gold
MIDDLE ROW
AB 31 Engine 273 4 barrel 10.5/1
C2 Formula S
package
D5 Transmission Torqueflite
E1 Heat AC with heater
F1 Power accs. Power brakes
Q1 AM
music master/economy radio
T8 Tachometer
V3 Back up lights
X8
front & rear seat belts (however, currently installed belts (gold) are not retractable)
Z2 Front bucket seats and console
TOP ROW
1-1
Left outside mirror manual
3-9
variable wiper/washer
General equipment list:
Tinted glass, factory A/C (currently missing parts), power steering, power brakes, padded dash, dual horns, front stabilizer bar, special single exhaust (currently missing), chrome un-silenced air cleaner, finned valve covers, AFB carburetor, tachometer, dual-point distributor (currently missing), formula "S" fender emblems, seat divider with rim/tire relief cutout, wheel moldings (one missing), courtesy lights (sail panel area), AM radio (currently missing), seat belts front & rear, three spoke steering wheel, day/night mirror, undercoating (hood silencer pad missing), radiator #2524962 w/six blade fan (shroud missing), factory tire jack is missing.
Modifications by previous owners:
273 short block has been replaced with 318 (circa 1980), 1966-67 intake manifold (casting #2536563), 14" factory rallye wheels, 8 3/4 banjo type differential with 489 case.
Thanks toolmanmike for getting this started!
