Vehicle Description
This 440 +6 Plymouth GTX is only one of only 73 automatics built
for the model year. Trimmed out in Rally Red over white bucket seat
interior and an option list fit for the king; this GTX is a
celebration of speed and luxury. Factory options are verified by
both the factory Fender Tag and Original Build Sheet, which include
Air Grabber hood, hood tie-down pins, hood mounted turn signals,
front and rear spoilers, power windows, high contract white
interior, console, floor shifter, tinted glass, dual sport mirrors,
3.55:1 High Performance Axle Package, Extra Cooling Package,
etc.
This example has been Concours rotisserie restored, is 100% numbers
matching, build sheet documented and museum kept. All excellent
restorations begin with excellent cars. This one is no exception.
She was a clean, dry driver, needing only some TLC to keep it on
the road, but the previous owner decided to take it over the top
instead. Initial tear down, body work and paint were conducted by
renowned California based builder, Restorations by Julius.
Mechanicals, final assembly, and Concours detailing were completed
by OE Mopar maven, Roger Gibson. It's the best of both worlds -
better-than-factory paint and panel fit, and faithful factory
detail. This GTX is enjoyed today as a public museum piece in
Concours driven condition.
If you think this car looks familiar, you are probably right. It
has been featured in magazines, invited to premier displays at
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and featured in the TV series,
American Icons: The Muscle Car, hosted by Chip Foose. If you are
looking for the perfect balance of high style and high performance,
that is also an investment you can drive and enjoy, this is the car
for you.
Exterior Condition
The restored to original exterior in Rallye Red with white vinyl
top is as new or better, having been expertly executed by
acknowledged experts in the restoration of classic Mopar cars.
Since restoration, the GTX has served primarily as a show car and
museum display, and its fit and finish reflect this care and
limited exposure to outdoors and public use. Very close scrutiny
reveals small and easily made corrections typically resulting from
transport and storage, not readily detected.
Engine Bay Condition
The GTX engine bay and drive-train are impeccably finished and
detailed as new, with all original components present and working.
The rare and numbers matching 440 3x2bbl with heavy duty automatic
transmission option, along with all ancillaries show excellent
finish and correct presentation. Topped by a rare and operational
Air Grabber hood, this drive-train and engine bay are concurrent
with the car's very accurate restoration.
Interior Condition
Restored to original white, with center floor shift console, the
GTX retains much of its freshly restored appearance, showing little
use. Since completion of its restoration, the car has been
primarily used as a show and museum display car, and the interior
reflects the light use. Under scrutiny, very minor and correctable
blemsishes are visible, but in whole, the GTX interior is as new or
better.
Chassis and Undercarriage Condition
Chassis and undercarriage remain as restored to new condition, with
a clean and well detailed appearance. All components are restored
to factory new or better. There is no road use evident and no
deterioration from exposure, supported by the car's care and museum
display role since restoration.
Collectibility
From the final year of the true Mopar muscle car era, this 1971 GTX
with 440ci engine and Six pack option, with automatic transmission
is truly rare as one of 73 such cars produced. This is a first year
redesign of the B-body platform, but the last year for the GTX
nameplate, making this a one year only model. Overall fit and
finish are highest quality and present very well. Desirability for
this rare, end of the line car in attractive finish and desirable
option list points to a GTX with high collectibility and a true
investment level car. Documentation includes previous title
registrations and factory broadcast sheet.
