Vehicle Description
Nobody underestimates a late-60s Mopar, but folks on the street
would do well to give this 1968 Plymouth GTX a wide berth. Looking
over the extensive original documentation and the fender tag, this
one lives up to the idea that the GTX was the "gentleman's hot
rod." Packing a matching-numbers 440, factory A/C, and a
sophisticated look, this car remains a joy to own and drive. And
this one is correct everywhere you look, what an absolute
beauty!
The Sunfire Yellow paint is correct for this car and was probably
chosen on the 1968 dealer order-form because of its understated,
subtle look. Sure, red cars look fast and black cars look sinister,
but who would expect to be stomped by a pretty yellow hardtop like
this? Well, that look is all part of the game, and as a result it
was carefully restored to stock specifications and looks fantastic.
Fit and finish is far beyond what Chrysler was doing in 1968, and
thanks to professional workmanship, the details on the body are
sharp and well-executed. Panel gaps are good and all the correct
GTX details, from the badges on the hood to the lower body stripes,
have been expertly re-created. A correct black vinyl top looks
quite sharp with no signs of trouble underneath and the correct
grain on its surface, and again, I suspect that the vinyl top was
added when this car was being ordered up in 1968 in an attempt to
give this street predator a more sedate appearance. Nice
choice!
The guy filling out the order form did his homework inside, too,
and specified unusual gold bucket seats, a center console, factory
A/C, and a full gauge package for the dash. The seats are in great
shape and showcase the upscale look that the GTX was famous for.
Woodgrained door panels attempt to add a little luxury to the GTX,
but with the benefit of hindsight, we know it was all an illusion:
this is a bare-knuckle street fighter in a tuxedo. There's an
original Music Master AM radio in the dash, and the factory A/C
blows cold, just as it should thanks to modern hardware (the
original parts come with the car). The gauges are brightly finished
with clear markings, and the original dash includes a factory tach,
which is always a nice touch. The trunk is truly massive, as most
were back in the '60s, and includes a correct mat, spare tire, and
jack assembly. Everything inside this car is original (sans the
carpet) and absolutely dialed-in.
The engine is the original, numbers-matching 440 cubic inch "Super
Commando" V8, which was the weapon of choice for many guys on a
budget. Fully rebuilt to stock specs and nicely detailed, it looks
pretty much the way it would have a few months after rolling out of
the showroom. The only visible upgrade is a Quickfuel carb to
replace the original (original carb and distributor included with
sale), but that's an upgrade that is a must-have. Chrysler
Turquoise engine paint, reproduction hoses and clamps, and other
little details highlight a very correct-looking engine bay. A new
dual exhaust system with crossover and stock-style mufflers ends in
proper chrome tips under the rear bumper and you can easily see
that the floors are in spectacular condition with no issues noted.
The 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission isn't
numbers-matching, but it is correct, and the rear is a familiar
8.75-inch unit that hangs on a set of air shocks. It's close to
show quality under there, which is quite impressive, and it looks
awesome sitting on those redline radials and Magnum 500 wheels.
Nicely documented with a Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet,
restoration photos, and receipts, this is a fast, fun, and correct
Mopar that has a great pedigree as well. It's hard to find them
this beautiful and this original, and this one likely won't last
long. Call today!