Vehicle Description
The 1968 Plymouth GTX was a premium muscle Mopar that was all about
show and go. So you know it's something special to find one of
these rare coupes that's been restored to uphold its legacy - right
down to the 440 big block under the hood.
The GTX was the gentleman's muscle car. Many people were not
willing to go to the expense of premium rapid transit, and instead
opted for its Road Runner sibling. Today that makes the GTX one of
the most respected and rare Mopars around, so you are already going
to gain gawkers from far across the car show field. As they get
closer, the compliments will start with the paintwork; and you'll
be able to tell them it's a respray of the factory-correct T-code
Avocado Green Poly. They'll start to admire the golden glow, and
the extra shine from the wide bumpers and polished mag wheels. And
we all love the double side stripes that draw attention to the
special GTX badging. Plus, there's a very well-coordinated dark
side with the flat black hood, full-length black pinstripe, and
premium black vinyl roof.
All the black accents on the outside are also a nice preview of the
inside. Almost everything you can see or touch feels like it's 1968
all over again. This includes the intricate seat covers, artful
steering wheel, and even the AM radio is still on display. There's
wood paneling on the doors, dashboard, and center console to remind
you this is a premium GTX. There's plenty of room for family and
friends, but one hint of that rumbling exhaust soundtrack, and you
know this Mopar muscle machine is all about the driver.
This was born a 440 car, and so it's great to see that displacement
still under the hood today. The big V8 looks bold against the
exterior-matching engine bay. And the presentation is quite
correct, right down to the decals on the Magnum air topper. So you
know they made the proper investments in the engine bay during
restoration. Topped with a four-barrel carburetor, this big V8
fires up readily with the ferrous noise you expect from a street
king like this. While this coupe sounds intimidating, it's quite
nice to drive. Torqueflite 727 three-speed automatic and power
brakes w/discs up front give this a fine presence on the road.
Plymouth made less than 18,000 of these hardtops in '68. How many
do you think are this nice over a half a century later? Don't take
too long to answer that question, because you know an exceptional
Mopar like this will be gone soon. Call now!