A customized 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, featured in the 1972 movie Corky and driven by Robert Blake, is now available at auction with an estimated price under $20,000. The car retains its period modifications from the film and a brief appearance in the 1980s television series Knight Rider. Its Hollywood history and affordable tag make it an accessible piece of automotive memorabilia.
The 1967 Plymouth Barracuda gained fame as the star vehicle in the 1972 film Corky, where actor Robert Blake portrayed Corky Curtiss, a race-car mechanic aspiring to racing success. Blake, who later starred as a TV cop in Baretta and passed away in 2023, drove the modified fastback in the movie. The car was customized by Korky’s Kustom Studios and painted by the renowned Barris Kustom Industries, the same shop behind iconic vehicles like the 1960s Batmobile.
Refinished from its original silver to a multi-tone tangerine with pinstriping, the Barracuda showcases Seventies-era flair through features such as side pipes, hood and rear-quarter scoops, and a large Superbird-style rear wing. It rolls on slot mags fitted with white-lettered tires. The interior includes white and brown vinyl upholstery, a voluminous fur dash cover, a Dixco tachometer mounted on the column, and a wood-rim steering wheel.
Beneath the bold exterior lies a 273 cubic-inch (4.5-liter) V8 engine, the smallest V8 option for the 1967 Barracuda, producing 235 horsepower (238 PS). It pairs with a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Recent updates include an engine rebuild with an Edelbrock carburetor, a disc brake conversion, and a suspension refresh.
The second-generation Barracuda often competed in the shadow of the Ford Mustang but offered comparable muscle car performance, including big-block V8 variants, in fastback, notchback, or convertible styles. After its role in Corky, the car made a cameo in Knight Rider during the 1980s. Now, this survivor from automotive Hollywood history is listed for auction, potentially fetching far less than high-profile counterparts like Steve McQueen’s 2020-sold Bullitt Mustang, which reached $3.74 million.