I've owned Barracuda fastbacks in the past... a '67 and a '68.
The '67 was a 383 car. The engine had continuous cooling problems in the summer. Without power steering, it was a beast to steer at low speed. I don't think I would buy another one, but it would be a lot of fun with the manual trans. The 6.3 liter engine only pumped out 300hp*, but had a lot of torque.
I was much happier with my fathers Barracuda coupe, which was equipped with a 340. The 340 was a lighter, higher revving engine that produced almost as much horsepower as the 383. And it didn't overheat in the summer.
$39,000 for a 993 that needs engine work?
I would think the 930 would be a better catch.
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*1967 = 280hp; 1968 & 1969 = 300hp.
Source: Allpar