Vehicle Description
In its purest form, this numbers-matching GTX is an unabashedly
ruthless street fighter. Free from all the nonsense add-ons that
have increasingly clouded our driving experience for the better
part of five decades, the car is tailor-made to be one of the most
exclusive and uninhibited classics on American roads. And in
addition to highly desirable aesthetics that are the direct result
of quality restoration, it features an original Super
Commando/TorqueFlite drivetrain that's backed by an original
Chrysler Broadcast Sheet. If you're in the market for an incredible
classic that's poised to rise in value, here's your next
prospect!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Much cleaner than when it originally rolled down Chrysler's storied
assembly lines, this slick Plymouth coupe has been transformed into
a take-no-prisoners show stopper that consistently drops jaws. You
won't be staying under the radar with the car's correct Scorch Red
paint, which highlights a very clean body that's benefitted from a
full restoration. There are no signs of rust or rot, suggesting
that solid metal was a straight, trouble-free canvas before its
detailed metamorphosis began. Not surprisingly, panel gaps are good
enough to make factory-spec trim line up exactly right. And
overall, this fully sorted classic is an impressive representation
of timeless Detroit muscle.
Taking a lesson in style and brand awareness from the likes of
Ford, Chevrolet and Pontiac, Plymouth outfitted their mighty GTX
with a number of hot styling cues that better differentiate the car
from its plebian Belvedere siblings. At the front of this coupe's
broad shouldered body, a red-trimmed grille hangs a prominent "GTX"
emblem between clean headlights, simple parking lamps and a heavy
chrome bumper. At the top of that grille, a correct Air Grabber
Hood anchors subtle "440" scripts between polished stainless,
like-new glass and correct fender-mount turn signals. Behind that
hood, correct White vinyl flows into a brute profile, which centers
factory door handles and a correct driver's mirror amid standard
marker lamps, black rockers and large "GTX" emblems. And at the
back of the car, a second polished bumper, complete with small
reverse lamps, frames bright taillights, polished exhaust tips,
correct GTX trunk trim and a familiar "PLYMOUTH" emblem.
ENGINE
Fully detailed, covered in Hemi Orange and wearing few miles since
its July, 2016 rebuild, this slick Plymouth's original, 440 cubic
inch Super Commando V8 is spectacular in every measurable way! At
the top of the block, a big 4-barrel carburetor sips fuel through
fresh stainless fluid lines while sucking oxygen through a
color-keyed air cleaner. At the base of that carb, a high
performance intake hosts a correct points distributor, which
sequences fire through MoPar Electronic Suppression cables. At the
sides of that intake, restored exhaust manifolds send spent gases
in to great-sounding true-dual pipes. Cooling for the big engine is
provided by an old school Chrysler radiator, which rides in front
of a correct, 7-blade fan. Like the motor itself, the car's Scorch
Red engine bay is clean and highly detailed, from its rebuilt wiper
motor and tagged MoPar green cap battery to its Chrysler hoses,
correct clamps and familiar Chrysler washer tank. And, naturally,
the mean mill is authenticated by a correct 2536430 casting number,
a November (11), 1st (1), 1968 (68) casting date and a matching
partial VIN.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
This GTX definitely has the performance to back up its sinister
good looks. Behind the big-bore engine, the car's original A727
3-speed hangs a correct high performance build stamp and matching
partial VIN in front of a tough 8.75-inch axle and stout Sure Grip
differential. Naturally, the car's front torsion bar and rear leaf
suspension has been completely restored to include correct power
steering. 2.5-inch aluminized exhaust pipes send spent gases
through an H-shaped crossover, polished Pypes Street Pro mufflers
and traditional stainless tips. And at the corners of the chassis,
factory drums spin behind chrome Magnum 500 wheels and meaty
255/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As. The car's restored floors have
been sealed in rugged undercoating that'll stand up to dirt and
moisture alike. And everything, from this Plymouth's clean
stainless fuel tank to its fresh stainless chassis bolts, presents
just as well as when it rolled out of the restoration shop.
INTERIOR
According to the Psychology of Color, red is the hue of energy and
passion. That being said, it should come as no surprise that this
Plymouth's athletic paint borders a correct interior that's dressed
in miles of Red vinyl. Front and center, an attractive,
wood-trimmed dash hangs old school telemetry above correct 8-track
audio. In front of that dash, tight hides wrap a correct bench and
bucket combination. At the sides of the car, pliable door panels
found correct Scorch Red frames above wood-trimmed armrests. Those
panels are sandwiched between a bright headliner and clean carpet,
which is protected by color-keyed GTX floor mats. In front of the
driver, a monochromatic steering wheel frames a correct lower-half
horn ring. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk hides
a fifth Magnum wheel and fifth Goodrich tire.
PROVENANCE
Since our sale includes one of this Plymouth's original Broadcast
Sheets, there's no questioning the car's highly accurate
restoration. Here's a detailed look at how this GTX left Chrysler's
St. Louis manufacturing facility.
BROADCAST SHEET:
C280510: Sequence number
228: Scheduled for production on February 28th, 1969
333803: Vehicle Order Number
RS: Plymouth GTX
23: 2-door hardtop
L: 440 cubic inch V8 that utilizes one 4-barrel carburetor to
create 375 horsepower
9: 1969 model year
G: Assembled at Chrysler's St. Louis manufacturing facility
224255: Production Sequence Number
E86: 440 cubic inch V8 that utilizes one 4-barrel carburetor to
create 375 horsepower
D32: A727 TorqueFlite heavy duty automatic transmission
D53: 3.23 gears
T83: F70x14 redline tires
P6R: Red� premium trim grade (P) interior that's equipped with
vinyl bucket seats (6)
V01: Monotone paint
R6: Scorch Red roof paint
R6: Scorch Red body paint
V1W: White full vinyl top
V6W: White longitudinal stripes
A01: Light Package
A04: Basic Radio Group
B31: 11-inch heavy duty manual drum brakes
C16: Console
C23: Rear armrests that are complete with ashtrays
C55: Bucket seats
C93: Carpet
F25: 70-amp red cap battery
G15: Tinted windshield
G33: Left-hand remote racing mirror
H11: Heater
J11: Glovebox lock
J15: Cigar lighter
J25: 3-speed windshield wipers
J31: Dual horns
J55: Equipped with undercoating and a hood pad
L05: Map courtesy light
L11: Glove box light
L15: Ash Tray light
L25: Trunk compartment light
L31: Hood/fender-mount turn signals
L65: Ignition switch lamps with time delay
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M33: Bodyside molding
N96: Fresh Air Hood
R22: 10-watt AM radio with 8-track player
S1...for more information please contact the seller.
