Vehicle Description
Authentic, well-documented GTX. Engine and transmission match VIN.
Great-running 440 with Air Grabber induction with TorqueFlite
3-speed automatic. All original sheetmetal. Super clean, very
straight, and a ton of fun to drive!This is a very nicely optioned
GTX as well, including things like the arm rest between the front
buckets, a Sure Grip rear end, and power steering and brakes,
making it an awesome car to drive as well as to look at. Just see
for yourself (and double check the window sticker to confirm all
this):RS23: Plymouth Belvedere, SatelliteSpecial, GTX2 Door
HardtopL9G: 440 cubic inch 375 horsepower 1x4 barrel V81969St.
Louis, MO, USA260143: Sequence numberE86: 440 cubic inch 4-barrel
V8 (High Performance) 375 horsepowerD32: Heavy-duty automatic
transmissionT5: Bronze Fire Metallic exterior colorP6T: Trim -
Premium, vinyl bucket seats, tanT7: Dark Bronze Metallic Int. door
frames505: Build Date: May 05465057: Order numberA01: Light
GroupB51: Power brakesC21: Center front seat cushionC55: Bucket
seatsJ25: 3-speed wipersL31: Hood/fender mounted turn signalsM21:
Roof drip rail moldingsM33: Body side moldingsN96: Fresh Air
hoodR11: Radio solid state AM (2 watts)V68: Longitudinal stripes,
deletedEND: End of sales codesWe have to admit that as great as
this car looks in photos, it s even better in person. Our studio
just can t quite capture the depth and light of the gorgeous Bronze
Fire Metallic paint. Yes, that s what Plymouth was calling it in
1969 and it absolutely glows when you get it out in the sunlight.
It was repainted just a few years ago and in the meantime, has
earned numerous Best Paint awards at shows, so you know it was done
right. The foundation of any great paint job is always the
bodywork, and on this GTX, all the sheetmetal, including the
quarters, doors, and fenders, is original. In fact, having lived
most of its life in Texas, this one is remarkably clean throughout
and it was stripped bare before being rebuilt from the steel on up.
Body gaps are excellent, the doors close with a clean precision
that s unexpected from a car like this, and even the hood latches
easily without a big slam. We love the clean look of a car without
a vinyl top and the GTX s upscale mission shows up best in the many
wonderful stylistic details: blacked-out rockers with racy red
pinstripes, the irreplaceable GTX grille and tail section, the hood
stripes, and those cool GTX emblems on the quarter panels. Red
grilles on the hood indicate a functional Air Grabber underneath
(non-Air Grabber hoods used black or silver grilles) and bright
chrome bumpers emphasize that this was a grown-up s performance
car, not a boy racer.The Saddle interior is how this car was
originally delivered, right down to the C21 center front seat
cushion which is often called the buddy seat. It s a neat feature
that we have never seen in person before and makes cruising that
much more comfortable. Of course, the saddle interior is a
wonderful contrast to the brilliant copper paint job and is softer
than the more common black upholstery. Correct parts from Legendary
mean that it s right everywhere you look, from the seat covers to
the new woodgrained inserts on the door panels to fresh carpets on
the floors. Matching tan rubber floor mats add some protection and
there s a full array of gauges in the dash to keep a closer eye on
things under the hood. A factory AM radio is still in the dash,
although it s been upgraded with an FM converter, so you aren t
stuck listening to whatever junk they re still playing on AM. The
interior is so nice that we re reduced to picking nits, the most
notable might be a very minor hairline crack in the bottom of the
steering wheel. Seriously, this car is so nice that any flaws you
find are commendably minor. In back there s a full-sized bench seat
big enough for three real-sized adults and again, it s in like-new
condition. The trunk is beautifully finished and the textured
undercoating on the inside is more proof that this car is wearing
its original quarter panels. A fresh mat cleans things up and you
ll be pleased to note that this is the original spare tire which
has never been used. Nice, right?Under that Air Grabber hood, you
ll find the original, numbers-matching 440 cubic inch V8. The
bottom end was rebuilt to stock specs with a .030 overbore. Up top,
there s a Comp Cams camshaft that gives it a bit of a hot rod idle
but doesn t get finicky, a set of ProMag 1.5 roller rockers under
the valve covers, an electronic distributor, and an 800 CFM
Edelbrock carburetor atop a Street Dominator intake manifold. It
has all been painted Hemi Orange, of course, so it looks quite
correct, although experts will note that s a fiberglass tray under
the air cleaner, which has been modified to fit the taller intake
manifold. Don t worry, all the original parts are included with the
car should you wish to take it back on the show field and go 100%
stock. Most of the details are exact, including the stamping
numbers on the hoses, the hose clamps themselves, a reproduction
battery, and even duplicate stickers and tags on the various engine
components. Those beautiful ceramic-coated headers are another
tipoff that it s not 100% stock, but again, the original manifolds
are included with the car. It s all beautifully detailed, quite
crisply rendered, and it runs superbly with effortless big block
torque and no fussiness, even when it s cold. This is a quality car
with a top-flight restoration by guys who know these cars inside
and out.The original TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission was
also rebuilt and stuffed behind the 440. It, too, has been
upgraded, most notably with a 3000 RPM stall torque converter from
Hughes. The undercarriage was undercoated from new, so they applied
a light dusting of the stuff to give it an authentic look that
would still allow it to be driven regularly but which doesn t hide
any of the details. Out back there s a correct 8.75-inch rear end
with 3.23 gears on a Sure Grip limited slip, and all the ancillary
systems have been rebuilt, including the brakes and power steering.
The exhaust system is a high-flow X-pipe joined to a set of DynoMax
mufflers, so it has a muscular sound without getting annoying on
the highway, perfect for the GTX s upscale mission. It s fitted
with 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels, 7s in front and 8s in back, and
brand new staggered 225/70/15 and 275/60/15 performance radials,
respectively.Documentation is extensive, including the original
Chrysler Corporation Broadcast Sheet, original window sticker
(showing a final tally of $4058.40), original owner s manual and
warranty booklet, and some dealer brochures.This car is beyond
impressive. We instantly fell in love with the color but even under
close scrutiny, this one measures up in every way that matters. It
s got a bulletproof pedigree, smart modifications that make it fun
to drive without hurting originality, and an air of exclusivity
that has always been unique to the GTX. For Mopar fans, this is an
exciting find and if you re just getting into the game, perhaps
this is the car that convinces you that all those Mopar fans know
what they re talking about. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.