While many vehicle manufacturers continue to produce high-performance models, they usually perform a careful balancing act. The cars in question must provide their owners with something special when the pedal hits the metal or when the roads turn twisting. However, they must almost always be civilized enough for street use and comply with stringent safety and emission standards. That means that full-blown race models that the owner can drive from the showroom to the track are almost unheard of in the new car market. That’s what makes this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II special. It is a Belvedere II Super Stock, a thinly disguised race car, and the company produced a mere fifty-five examples of these classics. As we will see, this one is the rarest of the rare, increasing its desirability enormously. It needs a new home, so the owner has listed it for sale here on Craigslist. The Belvedere is located in Asbury, New Jersey, and could be yours for $110,000. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Pat L for spotting this beauty for us.

Sunday, February 12th, 1967, was a landmark day for performance Mopar enthusiasts. On that day, Plymouth rolled fifty-five examples of the Belvedere II down their production line with the RO23 option pack. Workers paid particular attention to these cars, and it wasn’t so much what they added at the early stages that made the vehicles special but what they failed to add. The body shells lacked sound deadening and seam sealer to reduce weight, while the exterior received a huge and functional hood scoop but lacked hubcaps for the steel wheels. All fifty-five cars wore Code W White paint, although some buyers elected to perform a later color change. Our feature Belvedere II is one of those special production cars, and the owner indicates it is an older restoration. It presents well for its age, with no significant flaws or defects in the panels or paint. I can’t spot any rust in the supplied photos, and the seller doesn’t mention any in the listing. The chrome and glass look good, but this classic’s wheels aren’t correct. They don’t look out of place, but a car of this rarity deserves the right wheels. Locating them could prove a rewarding task for the next owner.

So far, we’ve talked about what workers removed from these unique Belvederes, but it’s time to consider what they added. Lifting the hood reveals the answer. The entire production run featured the company’s legendary 426ci Hemi V8. With upgraded internal components and breathing deeply through a special intake and a pair of Carter carburetors, these monsters churned out an “official” 425hp. Enthusiasts contend that figure is modest, and the truth rests somewhere around the 500hp mark. While the Belvedere II Super Stock is rare, this one is close to an automotive unicorn. Records indicate that thirty-eight of these classics featured an automatic transmission. The seller claims that it is 1-of-18 that rolled off the line with an A833 four-speed manual, although my information places that figure at seventeen. However, I’m prepared to accept the seller’s claim because there’s no doubt they will have researched this classic thoroughly. Plymouth decreed that those cars built with the A833 also received the 4.88 Dana 60 Sure Grip rear end. If there was any doubt that the company targetted the drag strip with these classics, the drivetrain configuration should erase those doubts. Unfortunately, the seller provides little information on this vehicle’s drivetrain. They fail to confirm whether it is numbers-matching or how it runs or drives. The engine bay presents well, but potential buyers will definitely wish to clarify those details before parting with a six-figure sum for this classic.

The Plymouth’s interior presents well, with spotless upholstery, carpet, and a headliner. The dash and pad look good, although some holes in the dash suggest that this car may have previously sported some extra switches. This could indicate it joined many of its brethren by indulging in a life of competition. Once again, it is worth noting what the company deleted to reduce weight. These cars went without a radio, heater, and carpet underlay. That would have made them loud enough that the lack of a radio would have been pretty irrelevant! A perfectionist may elect to address the dash holes, but if a racing life is confirmed, they may represent part of this car’s history worth preserving.

Cars like this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Super Stock allow muscle car enthusiasts to sit back in reflection. They harken back to a simpler time when manufacturers committed fully to racing programs. Part of this car’s appeal is based on what the company added, which was one of the most iconic V8s produced by an American manufacturer. The other aspect is what they removed. By deleting any unnecessary automotive tinsel, they transformed the mild-mannered Belvedere II into a fire-breathing monster that was more at home on the strip than on the street. Finding such a vehicle in a new car showroom today is virtually unthinkable. Companies would have no problem finding buyers for cars offering neck-snapping performance. However, finding one prepared to live with a vehicle devoid of sound-deadening material, a radio, and a heater may prove a hurdle too challenging to overcome. That is why I don’t think the seller will have much trouble finding a new owner for this classic. The car represents something genuine enthusiasts can’t buy off a showroom floor. It’s an overused expression, but this Plymouth proves that they don’t make them like they used to.