Vehicle Description
In 1968, if you were shopping for a hot car, you had more choices
than at almost any other point in history. If you were a Mopar fan,
you knew that you could get a big block GTX with a bunch of go-fast
goodies, plus a nice dose of comfort and convenience items, not to
mention some good options list to go along with it. This '68 GTX is
a great example of Plymouth's top sport coupe, which leaves little
doubt as to the original owner's intentions.
First of all, Matador Red looks awfully good on the big GTX's
sheetmetal, and it remains a very popular color today. Combine
black stripes with a shiny chrome wheels, and with a restoration
this nice, nobody will ever complain about the look, that's for
sure. Fit and finish are very good, and surely much nicer than what
the factory was producing when these were new. In bright red, it's
hard to ignore the GTX's sharply creased panels, which are expertly
finished and were given lots of attention during the restoration.
It's easy to see the hundreds of hours spent block sanding and
smoothing the panels until they were just right, and the final
result is nothing short of impressive, with only very minor flaws
visible upon closer inspection. You also got a nice smattering of
chrome on your GTX, and the bumpers and stainless on this car have
been polished up to make them ready for show.
The black bucket seat interior is a wonderful place to spend some
time. Luxurious and sporty, the interior sports very similar
quality as the exterior-nicely finished, inviting and comfortable.
Chrysler's interior designers were the cream of the crop in the
late-60s, and you can see their handiwork everywhere, from the
Plymouth badges in the rear seat to the 3-spoke steering wheel, to
the patterned upholstery, and to the coolest part of the cabin of
all: the pistol-grip shifter that controls the 4-speed manual
below. The ideal combination of bucket seats and a floor shifter is
the reason so many people are lifelong Mopar fans, there's simply
no better way to operate a powerful classic. Fortunately, they
sprang for a full complement of gauges when this car was initially
ordered, including a tachometer, and a trio of white-face auxiliary
instruments underneath the dash help monitor the engine even
further. The original AM radio remains in the dash and the trunk is
correctly finished with a reproduction mat, with enough room to
accommodate for almost any travel arrangements.
Power comes from the biggest engine in Chrysler's stable, the
venerable 440 cubic inch big block. The engine looks very
business-like under the hood, with HEMI orange paint on the block,
finned Mopar Performance valve covers, and that big open-element
air cleaner up top which hides an upgraded Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor and Holley Street Dominator intake. This one shows signs
of proper maintenance since it was restored, although it has been
driven and enjoyed which is always good for keeping a car healthy.
The original cast iron exhaust manifolds were dumped in favor of
long-tube headers, which feed a Thrush dual exhaust system that
sounds awesome, and a giant aluminum radiator up front keeps the
whole show nice and cool. Power steering allows for easy two-finger
driving when you feel like cruising in between collecting pink
slips, and power front disc brakes bring all that American steel to
an immediate stop on command. It rolls on a set of flashy chrome
Ridler wheels wearing 225/45/18 front and 275/35/20 rear Nitto
radials.
For the guy who wants some Mopar muscle to drive, this GTX is an
excellent choice. The color combination is extremely sharp, and you
just can't go wrong with big block power. Call today!