Custom Barracuda (1968)

Description
The Custom Barracuda is one of the first Sixteen Hot Wheels cars produced in 1968. They are known as the Sweet Sixteen.

This model was produced in 1968 at the USA and Hong Kong factories. "Hybrids" are known to exist, which used a mix of both USA and Hong Kong parts. Unlike most early redlines, no Custom Barracudas are known to have a black painted roof. USA cars can be found with tan, grey and dark charcoal, HK cars can be found with white, brown, grey, silver and purple interiors. USA cars have clear windows and HK cars have blue tinted windows. USA cars have shorter power bulges on the hood than HK cars. HK bases are more detailed (and have 4 square holes) than USA bases. All Custom Barracudas have delrin bearing wheels and some early HK cars have 'deep dish' wheels on the front.

USA Versions
The Custom Barracuda has come out in the following 1/64 scale USA versions:

Interiors: White, Cream, Dark

Notes: Clear windows, steering wheel is part of the interior, thinner cowl, less detailed base, the hood scoop or power bulge that run along the hood is short.

Colors are descending in rarity from common to rare.

Hong Kong Versions
The Custom Barracuda has come out in the following 1/64 scale Hong Kong versions:

Interior Colors: White, Brown, Dark Silver-Grey, Purple.

Notes: Blue tinted windows, flat panel dash board with steering wheel stuck into it, thicker cowl, detailed base with 4 rectangle holes,The hood scoop or power bulge that run along the hood is longer,

Colors are descending in rarity from common to rare.

"Hybrid" Versions
The Custom Barracuda has come out in the following 1/64 scale Hybrid versions:

Notes: Hybrid 'Cudas have a US body, windshield and interior, but a Hong Kong base.

Description (Retooled Version)
40 years after the original Custom Barracuda was released, Mattel dusted off the tools and dies again to use for the 2008 RLC sELECTIONs Series, unfortunately, the tool & die had been deemed too worn-out and unusable for reproduction. Instead, Mattel called on the casting that was used for the production of the 1999 retool of the Custom Barracuda.

In 2011, it was released again as a Hot Wheels Redine Club membership-exclusive car. The retooled version appears to have a USA-style hood and the USA-style short exhaust pipes.

Retooled Versions
The retooled Custom Plymouth Baracuda, has been released in the following versions: