Like previously mentioned and as an owner of an restored survivor '66 Barracuda Formula S. Is it an original paint & body car? The Form. S emblem is definitely too high and should have the Barracuda script emblem above it. The motor should be a 4bbl carb & intake....If its original check the exhaust tip to see if it still has the hard to find reasonating 'squared tip' single outlet. That would be a true sign of a '66 Form. S. Most Form S., like mine were replaced with duals because for better flow if the motor's been tweaked. All Form. S cars had the barracuda fish emplem in the center rear window chrome trim NOT the valiant symbol. From the angle of the pick the rally stripes appear to be correct but look newer than the rest of the car giving the appearance that someone tried to clone it. Especially with the Form. S emblem being grossly off mark. These are just a few points. Just a heads up...if your intentions are to make it a show car the cost of rechroming all the pieces is big $$$. I was very lucky in that half of my chrome was in excellent shape. I spent $2000.00 just for the bumpers, rear window chrome & taillights. And had more pieces done. ( I did get a 10yr warranty and its the best place in the Northeast IMO)...not including paint and body work.
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Some quick points/specs. I found for the 1966 FORMULA S BARRACUDA
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
Engine: 273 Commando (235 HP S.A.E. Gross)
Transmission: 3 Spd Auto *(about 1700 produced)/
4 Spd Manual (about 500 produced)
Rear Axle: 7 1/4" Std. -
8 3/4" Opt. *(rare in '66 more
common in later A-Bodies),
3.23:1 (apparently most common),
Suregrip (All)
Brakes: Manual 10" Drum Std. -
Manual 11" Disk/ 10" Drum Opt.*
Steering: Aluminum 16:1 Quick Ratio Manual Std.* -
Cast Iron 16:1 Power Opt.
Suspension: HD Shocks
HD Torsion Bars (0.870")
6 Leaf Rear Springs
Front Sway Bar ( 0.6875")
Wheels/Tires: 14" x 5.5" /
Goodyear Blue Streak 14" x 6.95
Instruments: Tach/150 MPH Speedo
Commentary:
The Formula S option package took what was already the best
handling economy platform from the big three and kicked it
up a few notches to a level that would be very acceptable in
a more modern sports sedan. The secret of this great handling
starts with the Goodyear blue streak racing tires and the
increased stability provided by the stiffer suspension. It
doesn't hurt that the excellenet design of the Valiant platform,
with its stiff chassis and close to ideal front suspension geometry,
provides a good foundation for these simple upgrades.
Add the extra power of the Commando 273, the traction
provided by the suregrip limitted slip, the responsive 16:1
steering, and good drum or excellent disk brakes and you have a
VERY nicely balanced package for performance driving.
It also responds very well to the addition of modern tires and
shocks.
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Good Luck, ZooKypr