Plymouth introduced the GTX in 1967 as an upscale muscle car (a year before the budget-minded Road Runner). Demand was never really strong, so by 1972 Plymouth dropped the GTX as a separate product line and made it an option on the Road Runner. The seller’s ’72 GTX is one of just 672 made of which 453 came with an automatic transmission. Located in Tidewater, Oregon, this car wears mostly nice older paint but has a refreshed 440 V8 and a new tranny. It’s available here on eBay where $14,850 hasn’t yet put a dent in the seller’s reserve.
Standard equipment for the GTX was the 440 V8 which was rated at 375 hp before 1972 when the measurements were changed to SAE net (290 hp in ’72). The one in the seller’s car has been rebuilt and tweaked, so its output isn’t known. It has a steel crankshaft with a mid-range camshaft, headers, and new exhaust. No mention is made of the motor being matching numbers. Out back is an 8.75 rear end with a 3.91 Sure Grip.
The Plymouth wore black paint when new and still does, though it’s an older repaint with white strobe striping. The front and rear bumpers are painted the same as the rest of the car. The trunk pan was replaced which we’re told was the only rust on the automobile. From what we can tell, the paint and body still present quite well, though there is some peeling around the left side rear window.
We’re not sure about the interior as those photos aren’t very revealing. All the gauges work except the tachometer and the factory radio in MIA, but the dash is not damaged. If you’re looking for a rare Mopar, the ’72 GTX would be one. The seller says it’s a great car but has to sell it to devote finances towards a new home. “No disappoints” is how this Plymouth is described in summary.
Rarity goes out the window, IMO, when you tweak the car. And hey, somebody wipe the antifreeze off the air cleaner!
How about a pad for the brake pedal?? Smh
Bottle Rocket 🚀
The glue on Auto Zone hood scoop is tragic. The painted bumpers aren’t doing it any favors either. It seems to be missing a few trinkets like the hood pins and nose emblems. Aside from that, it probably could be a pretty good car if the reserve is low enough to allow another 5 to 10K to be spent on improvements without getting under water on it.
Not 100 percent sure but I believe painted bumpers were a part of the GTX package
No, they were not. As a matter of fact, they were not available on any Mopar for 1972.
I thought the GTX meant fully loaded like A/C? Maybe it could be optioned out but I’m not sure what options you got in 1972 that required the additional GTX check on the build sheet.
The 440 engine was the foremost item on the GTX option list.
The 440 was the standard engine on a GTX
Always liked the look of these. Agreed that the added hood scoop is not good. If it doesn’t need much it would be a fun car.
When I saw the Oregon plates I thought it was another Worman car until I saw the car’s location. Much better than the ’71 seen earlier. Bring it back to its original look and watch the bids come pouring in.
I think it was well bought at $17,500, even with the repairs and upgrades that are needed.
I have to disagree with Boatman. Just because you put a set of wheels and a nice exhaust on a car doesn’t change not only how many were made but also how many are left. Always liked the GTX although I like the older ones better. Doesn’t look like it’s changed this one much from the Roadrunner it started life as. Still a very cool car and I’m sure a blast to drive. It did sell. Hoping the new owner enjoys it as much as I would. Also definitely not trying to argue with anyone (Boatman) just giving my personal opinion. No offense intended to anyone.
Maybe the flaky hood scoop is open causing the messy air cleaner! I’d get that back to stock and add a TREMEC 5 /6 speed.
That scoop doesn’t open. It’s one of those goofy stick on jobbers. Why ANYONE would put that thing on any car is beyond me.
I thought that 1971 was the last GTX
It was a trim option for the Road Runner in 1972, then unfortunately it was gone.
Wrong, it continued on for 1973 and 1974…although, for the last two years, you could only order a GTX option (440 HP) with an automatic.
There was a GTX option in 1973. I bought a new 73 Roadrunner and the dealer had one with the GTX package on the showroom. I have also seen a few at Mopar meets..
A very rare car, indeed…and the last of the best era. This car will, hopefully, be returned to it’s former glory and stripped of all of the “hillbilly hotrod” modifications that ruin an, otherwise, awesome car.
😂 we can only hope so!
“Hillbilly hotrod” – Yup. I like that.
There was no GTX option. You opted for the 440 and got GTX badges.