Is my car a Formula S ?

[joesnow]

I have a '65 Barracuda v-8 4 speed car. The motor and trans are gone. How do I tell if it is a formula s car? Thanks.

[LILBLUE65]

Formula 'S' option included Commando 273, Rallye suspension package, special Goodyear Blue Streak tires and tachometer.  I got that form my 65 pamphlet. Try the early Val. Bar. site. They might have more info.

Rob

[Jim_Lusk]

I believe the tach was Formula S only (at least what has always been indicated). The rear valence should have a rectangular cutout for the large single tip. The lower control arms should have sway bar tabs and there should be a sway bar. I don't know what codes to look for on the fender tag. The VIN won't tell you.

[LILBLUE65]

Barracuda's Accessory Groups ...

BASIC GROUP

Radio-Transaudio AM Push-Button-with antenna'.
Windshield Washer and Variable-speed Wipers.
Mirror-outside left (manual)
Mirror-Day/Night-inside rearview.

FORMULA "S" PACKAGE (N.A. with Performance or Sport group)

Commando 273 8-Cyl. engine-4-bbl. carburetor
Suspension Package- 
H. D. rear springs, 
H.D. torsion bars and sway bar.
Shock Absorbers-Firm Ride-front and rear
Tachometer
6.95 x 14"' Special Blue Streak tires
Heavy-gauge, wide-rim 14" wheels
14" Wheel Covers-bolt-on design

PERFORMANCE GROUP (N.A. with Formula "S" Package)

Commando 273 8-cyl. Engine-4-bbl. carburetor
Suspension Package-
H.D. rear springs, 
H.D. torsion bars, and sway bar.
Power Brakes

SPORT GROUP (N.A. with Formula "S" Package or 6.95 x 14" tires)

Steering Wheel-3-spoke simulated wood grain.
Wheel Covers-bolt-on wheel design.
Tires, Whitewall-
6.50~x 13"'-6-cyl.
7.00 x 13"'-8-cyl.



Hope this helps.
Rob

[DonC1965]

From the www.earlycuda.org website:


"Want to know if it's a Formula S?  On the fender tag of a 65 Barracuda, look for the 'ABC'.... under the AB will be a '31' for the 273 4bbl 235hp engine.  Under the C will be a '2' for the formula "S" package. The car should also have a tach in the dash...."


Don

[joesnow]

I just checked the tag under AB is 30  under DE is 35 so i am guessing it is a 273 2 bl 4 sp  Thanks.

[pishta]

The tach is a giveaway. The stripe is not, also count the number of leafs in the rear, I think the S has 5 and of course the torsion bar mounts.