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1969 PLYMOUTH GTX HARDTOP- 426 HEMI
The 426 HEMI is considered One of The Pivotal Muscle Cars of the Era. The B-Body '69 Plymouth GTX was Plymouth's First 'Purpose Built' Supercar. Built on the 116" wheelbase Belvedere/ Satellite it was offered in Convertible or 2-Door Coupe format. Designed as an "Executive Hot Rod" it was considered plush by Mopar Standards. It could be driven like a slot car in traffic yet, had plenty of power on reserve. Production in 1969 was just 15,602 but, only 209 were Hemi's and of those, only 70 were 4-speeds (Chrysler dropped the Hemi from production in 1971). They will always be considered The Horse Power 'King of The Pack' in Classic Cars. This is the exact reason this car was transformed from a 440 to a 'New Breed of Elephant' 426 Hemi. Despite the fact all the Numbers Matched on this car (proven orig. Car vs. Build Sheet & Fender Tag) the owner chose to set aside his matching Govier Report and drop in a 'new' 2009 Hemi (426 c.i.). These were offered by Mopar Performance, for the first time -over-the-counter, in 2008. Showing, just 37, 075 miles, this car is a Nut & Bolt / Rotisserie Restoration with, yet another, $24,530.08 spent of recent upgrades (ie. new Hemi motor). It has a pristine, detailed Motor Cavity, Paintwork, Undercarriage, and New Suspension (with strict attention to every Factory detail) yet, it takes advantage of a "touch" of Modern Technology & Dependability ( ie: Modern Hydraulic vs. Solid Lifters, hardened valve seats, elimination of frequent tune-ups, etc). Professionally built in Wisconsin, it's a Series E/ St. Louis MO. built car that is finished in correct, original "Saddle Bronze Poly" (originally named "Catch Me Copper" until nixed by Chrysler exec's) The owner decided to retain it's pristine, original Matching 'Saddle' Interior & Bucket Seats. Equipped with a A833 4-Speed & Hurst linkage, H.D. 26" Radiator 'Max Cool' Package w/ orig. Stone Shield, Woodgrain Console, Functional Air Grabber Hood, original Hemi 2-4v Intake, Mopar Electronic Ignition, and even Factory Hemi Cast Iron Exhaust Manifolds, this car was built as The Ultimate Driving Machine! It even has The Optional Instrument Cluster w/ Factory Tachometer and 150 m.p.h Speedo, 3-Spd. Wipers (all working), and the correct Sure-Grip Dana 3:54 High-Performance Rear Gears. Plus, it carries the original optional Heavy-Duty 'Hemi Firm Ride' Suspension, Hi-Torque Starter, Flowmaster Mufflers w/ 2.5" Exhaust, Tinted Glass, Original Redline Spare Tire ( compl. w/ orig. Jack & Lug Wrench), Front & Rear Drum Brakes, H.D. 'Ram Tough' Power-Lock Clutch, Original 'working' AM Radio, Heavy Duty Radiator /Shroud, Wider-than-Stock "Police/ Slotted" Hemi Rally Wheels / Dogdish Hubcaps, Orig. Bucket Seats w/ Headrests, Outside Mirror, and the Optional 2-part Chrome & Stainless Package....all pristine.
Driving this GTX will "blow You away". Even 'Car and Driver' originally wrote on the original showroom release: "Heavy Duty Set-Up plus excellent geometry designed to keep the front wheels at right angles to the road surface, and keep the tires in firm contact with the ground at all times". You can re-live the experience all over again: Its' all about Pure Performance with this outrageous engine/transmission/rear combination! NADA Book is $134,400+ options for the 'Real Deal' but, this breathtaking tribute can be in your garage. Priced To Sell NOW for $70,500. ['Test Drive' Requires Contract & Deposit]
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426 Hemi
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