INTRODUCTION: Fresh, complete rotisserie restoration taken down to
a bare shell and restored to concours standards, just as it was
born! Incredible attention to factory correct details, from the
proper overspray on the floors to date coded spark plug wires,
glass, and seat belts. Retains its original VIN-matching 440 Super
Commando, carburetor, distributor, and colors!
EXTERIOR: This was a very solid car to begin with. Rather than
patch the original quarter panels, they were completely replaced.
The remaining body panels are original. The body was put on a
rotisserie, stripped to bare metal, epoxy primed throughout,
meticulously prepped, and refinished in its original Blue Electric
factory color. The body is laser straight, all the panels fit
properly, and there is no rust. The metallic is laid out evenly and
polished to a deep, wet looking gloss. It was born with the
desirable blackout hood treatment and white side stripes, both
faithfully recreated. The vinyl top was replaced. All the chrome
looks new, and the stainless trim has been polished to a brilliant
shine. Even the original grille, headlight bezels, and tail panel
were sent out for professional restoration rather than replaced
with reproductions. It retains the fender mounted turn signal
indicators, iconic round side marker lights, and correct antenna.
They worked with a glass company to reproduce all the original date
codes and markings, etched into the new glass exactly as they
appeared from the factory. All the weatherstripping was replaced. A
beautiful set of Magnum 500 wheels wrapped in reproduction redline
tires completes the factory correct appearance.
INTERIOR: The entire interior was gutted, prepped, and primed
before being fitted with a premium Legendary interior. The seats
received new cushions and upholstery, along with replaced door
panels and armrests. As Plymouth's upscale muscle car, the GTX
features attractive woodgrain trim that gives the interior a more
luxurious appearance. The center console is in excellent condition
too. Fresh carpet covers the floors, and a new headliner finishes
the ceiling. The entire dashboard was restored, including all the
gauges. Even the original seat belts were sent to a specialist,
completely disassembled, fitted with new webbing, rechromed, and
finished with reproduction date coded tags. It's this level of
attention to detail that sets this restoration apart!
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: This is the born with, VIN # matching 440 Super
Commando rated at 375 horsepower! The entire engine was
professionally rebuilt to stock specifications, retaining its
original components, including the heads, intake, valve covers, and
more. Even the original carburetor and distributor were sent out
and professionally rebuilt. The attention to factory correct detail
is impressive, right down to the proper overspray on the exhaust
manifolds and negative battery cable, and it has date coded spark
plug wires. It retains its original radiator with reproduction
hoses and correct style clamps. All the components have been
restored, and the wiring was replaced. It features power steering,
functional windshield washers and horns, and a properly secured
battery. The entire engine bay was stripped to bare metal, epoxy
primed, and repainted. The hood insulation is in place, along with
the original fender tag. Notice one painted screw, one unpainted
screw, and the slight bend on the left side of the tag. That's how
the factory did it! During production, the tag was held by one
screw and folded out of the way while the engine bay was painted.
Even the identification number stamped into the core support
matches the fender tag. An exceptionally detailed engine
compartment with an emphasis on originality and factory
correctness!
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Completely rust free, solid metal throughout!
The entire compartment was thoroughly prepped, epoxy primed, and
painted in the factory body color. Even the spare is a fifth
matching reproduction redline tire mounted on a restored rim. The
weatherstrip, decals, and trunk mat were all replaced.
UNDERSIDE: Exceptionally clean and highly detailed! The car was
flipped on a rotisserie during the restoration, allowing every inch
to be properly addressed. The original floors and frame rails are
immaculate, rust free metal. Everything was thoroughly prepped and
finished in the correct gray primer with blue body color overspray
along the floors, just as the factory originally did it. All the
steering and suspension components were completely rebuilt and
detailed to factory specifications. It has a correct reproduction
dual exhaust system, complete with the proper muffler markings and
distinctive square tips. The entire fuel system was replaced,
including the tank and lines. The brake system was completely
rebuilt, and the emergency brake is hooked up and functional.
Looking up at the motor, it's spotless, with the correct casting
numbers and dates visible on the side of the block. It has a
correct 1968 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission that was
completely rebuilt. A restored driveshaft connects to its original
8�-inch rear end with 3.23 cruising gears, which was also rebuilt.
An outstanding example of a factory correct rotisserie
restoration!
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: I just spoke with the gentleman who restored this GTX.
The first thing I asked was, "What's been done to it?" His
enthusiastic response was, "Everything!" And it shows. No corners
were cut, and you can tell he took tremendous pride in bringing
this GTX back to its new 1968 condition!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Power steering
Bucket seats
Console
Am-Fm
Vinyl top
Black hood patch
Fender turn signals
Magnum wheels
Redline tires
Fender tag
