What Is A Formula 'S' Package 'Year to Year'

[65 Dartman]

I appreciate your response. My fender tag shows "31255" which is correct for a 1965 Formula S.

I understand that the wood grain steering wheel and Rallye stripes were both options, as was the small center console which my car also has. I am merely wondering if anyone either owns or has seen another 1965 Formula S without a dash-mounted tach?

That small center console was stock for any floor-shifted auto (Signet, Barracuda or Dart GT only) in 65. Others might chime in on a Formula S w/o the tach

 

[69 Cuda 440]

I appreciate your response. My fender tag shows "31255" which is correct for a 1965 Formula S.

I understand that the wood grain steering wheel and Rallye stripes were both options, as was the small center console which my car also has. I am merely wondering if anyone either owns or has seen another 1965 Formula S without a dash-mounted tach?

I can honesty say, that I never saw a 1965 Barracuda 'Formula S' without the 'In-Dash' mounted Tachometer.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

Ron,

Here are the NHRA National Records at the end of 1964

The Barracuda 273/235 HP ~ would fit into F/S or F/SA {12.50 to 13.99 Wt/Hp}

F/S........... 13.80 @ 101.23 MPH
F/SA......... 14.18 @ 98.35 MPH
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The Barracuda 273/180 HP ~ would fit into I/S or I/SA {15.60 to 16.99 Wt/Hp}

I/S.......... 14.84 @ 92.07 MPH
I/SA........ 15.22 @ 89.90 MPH

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1967

 

[Gib Warnick]

I can honesty say, that I never saw a 1965 Barracuda 'Formula S' without the 'In-Dash' mounted Tachometer.

I agree- Tach part of Formula S package

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1965

'Formula S'
* In-Dash Tachometer ~ 0 to 6000 RPM's
* Speedometer ~ 120 MPH

 

[Rocky_JS]

I assume, the way to read this
31 = code 31 - 273 4-bbl commando engine.
2 = code 322 Formula-S package
5 = code 365 auto trans

I appreciate your response. My fender tag shows "31255" which is correct for a 1965 Formula S.

I understand that the wood grain steering wheel and Rallye stripes were both options, as was the small center console which my car also has. I am merely wondering if anyone either owns or has seen another 1965 Formula S without a dash-mounted tach?

 

[Rocky_JS]

I still show a tachometer std w/ formula-s package in 66.

1965

'Formula S'
* In-Dash Tachometer ~ 0 to 6000 RPM's
* Speedometer ~ 120 MPH

 

[69 Cuda 440]

Rocky,

For 1966, the 'Tachometer' was not in any Sales Ad for the 'Formula S'.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1966 Barracuda 'Formula S' Dashboard

Featuring the....... 150 MPH Speedometer and 'optional' Gauge Tachometer 0 to 6000 RPM.

1966 Barracuda 'Standard' Dashboard ..... 120 MPH Speedometer and Vacuum Gauge

 

[Rocky_JS]

it does list it here as part of F/S package. This could be early coding and may have been changed later, but did find this,

 

[65 Dartman]

I assume, the way to read this
31 = code 31 - 273 4-bbl commando engine.
2 = code 322 Formula-S package
5 = code 365 auto trans

You are correct.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

Rocky JS,

Good digging.

You are probably correct. That may have been an early coding document.

 

[66340SEDAN]

Here is my dads car with the correct tires on it....Good Year Blue Streaks.....rayer:

The last picture is one I recently found, not the best shape but a cool wall hanger :glasses7:

 

[66340SEDAN]

1966 Barracuda Formula S 8)

 

[FISHYPETE]

Thanks for posting those....here is the same car in 1976 when
I bought it. Car came factory with disc brakes, 8.75 sure grip rear, 4-speed, HD suspension, fast ratio manual steering, sway bar, Commando 273, tach, wood wheel...still have it....my very first car too!

 

[Rocky_JS]

The Formula-S code from the 65's 322 changed in 66 to the more common known 367 code and was used through 68. In 1969 the Formula-S designation was changed and used for the final time to the A-53 code

 

[67valiant 100]

Our '65 Barracuda is an odd ball in that its a completely bare bones 273 Commando 4 speed car, manual brakes/steering, no sway bars & thats about it for the options besides a single outside mirror & AM radio. :glasses7:

 

[Rocky_JS]

Neat - it looks like they went for the 273 4-bbl engine over the Sport or Formula-S accessory groups. Save a couple spots the floors look really solid!

 

[69 Cuda 440]

67 Valiant 100

Nice 'bare bones' lightweight Drag Race car.

 

[Gib Warnick]

Our '65 Barracuda is an odd ball in that its a completely bare bones 273 Commando 4 speed car, manual brakes/steering, no sway bars & thats about it for the options besides a single outside mirror & AM radio. :glasses7:

Called these Rallye Pack cars- only Commando 273- even had 13" wheels.
Had one with auto and a/c

 

[69 Cuda 440]

1965 'non' Formula S

The 1965 Barracuda 273/235 HP 'Commando' was a highly protested car in the NHRA during 1965.

Classed in F/S or F/SA.

They were called an 'Illegal Fish'.

Several Protest Reasons;

1} The 1965 Barracuda came from the 'factory' with the 7 1/4'" Rear-End with 3.91 Gears as the Maximum
option.

2} Plymouth offered the 8 3/4" Rear-End as a 'warranty replacement unit' only, and not as part of the standard
option.

3} The 8 3/4" Rear-End became available as a late-year 1965 Production installation.

 

[67valiant 100]

I thought the rally cars came with power brakes?

 

[69 Cuda 440]

Fred,

The 1965 Ford Mustang GT {Rallye-Pak}

Special Handling Package
* Stiffer Springs
* Heavy-Duty Shocks
* 13/16" Front Sway-Bar
* Quick-Ratio Steering Box

Engines
* 289/225 HP 'A-Code
* 289/271 HP 'K-Code

* Dual-Exhaust
* Front Disc Brakes

* GT Emblems {Front Fenders}... Running Horse Emblem {removed}
* Special Amp Gauge
* Front Fog Light {switch} activated the Rear Tail Lights
* Lower Body Rocker Panel Stripe, with 'MUSTANG'

Options
* Dash-Board Gauge unit
* Chrome Hood Trim Molding

 

[Gib Warnick]

I thought the rally cars came with power brakes?

I would have to check- but the 65 I had did have power brakes