Vehicle Description
Plymouth got a two-for-one out of their Road Runner/GTX twins, but
they played distinctly different roles. The Road Runner was all
about bargain performance, while the GTX was its more sophisticated
brother designed to combat the likes of Buick and Mercury. With
that in mind, this stunning, high-quality, matching-numbers 1968
Plymouth GTX combines brute horsepower with some luxury features
that make a fantastic way to travel.
With a restoration that's a few years old, the subtle GTX still has
a lot presence. Finished in Sunfire Yellow, which was a popular
color in 1968, it's a subtle, attractive finish that works on the
upscale GTX more than on the high-impact Road Runner or other
in-your-face muscle cars. The shape was all-new in '68, but the
traditional styling cues are still there, from the sleek hardtop
profile to the crease in the quarter panel. The sheetmetal is quite
straight and clean, suggesting a solid car was the starting point
and we can find few demerits in the show-quality finish. The
performance vibe shines through, don't worry, with proper black
rocker stripes and GTX emblems on the grille as well as just behind
the doors, and the '440' callouts on the hood are not merely for
show. There's also plenty of chrome that's all in fantastic
condition, and I have no idea where they found the beautifully
preserved GTX-exclusive tail panel, which is virtually unobtainable
today. The black vinyl roof gives it a formal look, and it, too, is
in excellent shape. This car is still crisp and sharp enough to be
welcome on virtually any show field.
The rather rare gold bucket seat interior offers a cool change from
the usual black or white and the upscale look works quite well in
the GTX. Not just a muscle car, the handsome interior is very much
in tune with what the GTX was trying to achieve and a big step up
from the more basic look of its corporate siblings. The upscale GTX
vibe continues with woodgraining on the dash, a lot of bright trim,
including on the center console, and a fairly complete set of
gauges (including an optional tach) with clear markings. The
factory Music Master AM radio remains in place, and even the
front/rear fader works. There's also ice cold factory A/C to make
cruising comfortable even on the hottest days. The door panels with
their woodgrain inserts look new, as do the carpets, with
everything else showing proper care and not a lot of use. The
sizable trunk includes a correct mat, jack assembly, and a
full-sized spare tire.
Mopar fans will probably take a quick glance at the VIN and be
pleased to learn that this is a real-deal L-code car with its
matching-numbers 440 "Super Commando" engine. Fully rebuilt at the
time of restoration, it runs superbly. Upgrades include a QuickFuel
4-barrel carburetor and an aftermarket coil and distributor, but
the original parts come with the car and you can't spot any of it
at a glance. The engine bay is nicely detailed and shows few signs
of use and lots of accurate details including factory assembly
markings. It's backed by a 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic
transmission and the factory-issue 8.75-inch rear end out back. A
recent dual exhaust system sounds downright wicked, and while
you're looking around under there, note that the floors are in
exemplary condition and have been painted to match the bodywork.
Factory Magnum 500 wheels look awesome and carry modern redline
radials that really make the car pop.
The GTX remains a favorite among Mopar faithful, and with the
fantastic looks, big block power, and tons of documentation
including the original Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, this
is a car you can show and drive with pride. Call today!