Formerly part of the Wellborn Musclecar Museum Collection, this
1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible is an excellent exemplar of a rare
and iconic model. A show caliber driver, this vehicle is a
linebacker wearing an Armani suit. The 440 cubic inch big block
drivetrain, the new-for-1969 Air Grabber performance hood, hood
stripes, lower body blackout, power options, black convertible top,
and Red accented Silver Metallic body work all converge to create
one of the most desirably optioned B-bodies Mother Mopar ever
made.
The numbers matching 440ci power plant and floor console-shifted
727 Automatic are in excellent mechanical condition. The original
interior is overall shows very good, with an even patina consistent
with a vehicle well cared for. The cabin is replete with black
bucket seats, adjustable head rests, wood-grain applique accents,
an automatic floor shift, an in-dash tachometer, a 150-MPH
speedometer, and power windows. Provenance is supported with
factory Broadcast Sheet and previous ownership history.
Exterior Condition
This GTX has received a previous respray in its original Silver
Metallic finish with black and red trim. Overall condition of the
finish has been well preserved and retains a factory level gloss,
with trim included as ordered new. Original brightwork has held up
quite well with only slight aging and opportunities for improvement
visible in small areas. Glass, high touch hardware items and top
are very well preserved and largely original with minimal wear
visible. The optional Air Grabber hood and Rallye Road Wheels
enhance the high optioned appearance of this GTX Convertible.
Engine Bay Condition
Beneath the Air Grabber hood lies the legendary and potent 440ci
High-Performance engine with four barrel carburetor. All engine bay
components are as original and show little use, with only
mechanical upkeep evident. The engine is mated to a Heavy Duty 727
TorqueFlite automatic transmission. All components function as they
should and present well as original, showing little degradation to
normal aging and results of high-level care and in recent years,
primarily displayed as a museum show car.
Interior Condition
The black interior is well presented with minor wear showing in
high touch areas and very small imperfections from little but
normal use in recent years. Seats are in very good condition and as
original, as is the carpeting and dashboard. All switchgear,
gauges, lights, and controls work as they should, as do the window
and door controls. Slight degradation from normal aging is
beginning to show in the original rubber seals, but all are in
tact. Glass is also original and largely unmarked. Light age
degradation is evident in small, correctable areas of interior
trim.
Chassis and Undercarriage Condition
Undercarriage and chassis components show normal wear consistent
with road use but are original to the car and undamaged. There is
no rust or corrosion damage evident. Steering and suspension
function properly as do the brakes and chassis components. The car
currently rides on 17" 5-spoke wheels and Redline Radials, visually
similar to the factory issued fare. The originally optioned 5-spoke
Road Wheels and Redline Poly-glass have been set aside and are
included in the sale. Presentation of the undercarriage shows
limited road use and evidence of a primary museum display car that
carries its patina well.
Collectability
This GTX combines the big block drivetrain with a convertible top
with an attractive color combination to deliver a highly desirable
collector car that can also be enjoyed on the road. As a result of
its desirability and rarity, this car exceeds similar vehicles in
its significance and investment potential. The GTX comes with
documentation including original build sheet, various receipts, and
logs of work performed, partial ownership history including the
previous owner's hand written notes and previous titles and
registrations, along with show judging score sheets.
