Vehicle Description
The Plymouth GTX was often known as the gentleman's muscle car, and
one glance at this attractive 1970 Plymouth GTX hardtop explains
why. With a stout 440, a nice Plum Crazy Purple paint job, and the
GTX's luxurious interior, it's rapid transit for the guy who has
already arrived.
Mopar fans love the high-impact colors and Plum Crazy Purple might
just be the most famous of all. It's definitely bright, but the
metallic base and the way it clings to the bodywork make it one of
the most popular choices, both then and today. Nicely restored to
stock specs and in a factory color combination, this GTX looks
simply fantastic in the sunlight. The bodywork is first-rate, and
you can see how well it was done just by checking out the
ripple-free quarter panels, which are about seven feet long. The
paint has an appropriate gloss that shines up nicely and while it
has been driven a bit since it was finished, this is still a car
that generates a ton of attention everywhere it goes. Other things,
like the completely irreplaceable GTX grille, the bright chrome
bumpers and stainless wheel arch trim, and the always cool GTX
emblems in that faux scoop in the quarters give this car an awesome
Mopar muscle car look. You also get a hood with proper stripes, and
it's always cool when the Air Grabber hood scoop pops up,
suggesting that things are about to get interesting.
The interior is extremely tasteful, wearing black upholstery that
looks suitably upscale for the GTX's mission. Both the front and
rear seats have been restored with fresh seat covers and new foam
underneath, and the buckets have a contemporary look that belies
their age. The dash and instrument panel are equally nice, and
you'll dig the 150 MPH speedometer, even if you'll never use it
all. There's a column-mounted tachometer as well as a full set of
auxiliary gauges under the dash, and the original Music Master
radio remains in the dash, with a newer AM/FM/CD head unit hidden
in the glove box. There's also a cool Grant GT steering wheel that
feels more substantial in your hands and a Hurst Quarter-Stick
shifter manages the Torqueflite underneath. Open the trunk and
you'll discover a beautifully finished storage compartment complete
with a new mat that's almost too pretty to use.
The thumping 440 cubic inch V8 under the hood definitely brings the
thunder, but it's so neatly detailed that you'll want to park it
and show it off. Choices, choices. The internals consist of a
forged steel crank, 10.75:1 forged pistons, a Crane cam, and a set
of Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads to top it off. There's also a
Holley double-pumper carburetor, electronic ignition system, and an
Aeromotive electric fuel pump to keep it fed. The finned valve
covers look great and we have to say the purple engine bay would
look awesome no matter what's living inside. A 727 TorqueFlite
3-speed automatic transmission with a 3400 RPM stall torque
converter is a great choice with the GTX, and it spins an 8.75 rear
with acceleration-friendly 3.91 gears on a limited slip. Long-tuve
headers feed a rumbling dual exhaust system and there's a disc
brake at all four corners, which is a very welcome upgrade on
something this fast. Polished Torque Thrust wheels are always the
right choice, and these wear 205/60/15 front and 275/50/15 rear
BFGoodrich radials.
Tastefully modified and very well built, this GTX is both a smart
investment and a ton of fun to drive. Call today!
