Vehicle Description
1971 was the final year for the Plymouth GTX. So when a rare coupe
like this that has slick black paint, upgraded four-wheel discs,
and its original 440 V8 under the hood, this famous muscle car went
out with a bang not a whimper.
There was only one year that gave the GTX Chrysler's seriously
sinister fuselage styling, and this is it. The full front overhang
makes the headlights look like the eyes of a criminal lurking in
the darkness. And speaking of darkness, you know black is the color
you want for a powerful machine like this. But more than just the
perfect hue, this one has all the right elements for muscle car
aggression. The full-width rear spoiler, bold red GTX script on the
trunklid, and of course, there's no missing the side strobe stripes
that run down the front fender and draw even more attention to the
optional Performance Hood. Bumpers on this car really are a credit
to the creativity of the Mopar designers. This was before the new
laws, and so the rear one integrates perfectly into the bodywork,
and the front one is an artful corral for those e sinister
headlights. And it's touches like these that make this one-year GTX
so special.
Open the door, and you'll find one of the best interiors you will
ever see on a GTX. These were the premium end of the Plymouth
lineup, and so this one showcases the advantages of the few who
were willing to make the extra investment. Where most of these are
dark-and-stark budget classics, this car features a seriously
attractive white that coordinates nicely with the exterior hood
stripes. High back bucket seats and a center console are what we
all look for in a premium classic muscle machine, and this even has
so much more. We love all the factory-correct pieces, from the
three-spoke steering wheel with Plymouth logo, to the original AM
radio for display, to factory wood appearance paneling throughout
the dash. It's almost like a time machine.
One place where there are modern improvements is under the hood...
but you might have to look carefully. The advantage of the GTX was
the 440 cubic-inch Super Commando V8 came standard with the
package. This top dog motor you see here is the same one installed
by the St. Louis factory over four decades ago. It still looks
correct today with the Super Commando air topper and bold orange
block radiating power from within the dark engine bay. But it now
inhales deeper with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and
exhales with greater thunder thanks to long tube headers that feed
an X-pipe dual exhaust. But more than just flexing its muscles,
this GTX is great on the road, too. The coupe's premium package
included a beefier suspension, and that's joined by power steering
and a three-speed automatic transmission. Plus, this one has
received some terrific modern upgrades for superior control such as
four-wheel disc brakes and modern performance tires on 17-inch
alloys.
The sale comes complete with all the paperwork you want, including
the original window sticker, owner's manual, maintenance records,
and build receipts. So you're looking at huge power, serious Mopar
rarity, and all the right docs - yup, this is that perfect all
around classic. And it can all be yours if your quick enough to
grab this deal.Call now!