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 exterior 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 with only the trunk extensions being properly replaced
during the restoration 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.
