The GTX was one of two mid-size muscle cars offered in 1968. One was the Road Runner, which was a bit gimmicky and targeted muscle car buyers on a budget. The other was the GTX, which had a higher level of trim and came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard fare. The seller has a 1968 version of the latter, which needs a new fuel pump to run (part included). It also has some performance upgrades, likely pushing the horsepower past the factory-rated 375. Located in a yard in Antonito, Colorado, this project is available for $20,000 cash money and can be viewed here on craigslist.
Because of its higher price tag, the GTX sold in smaller quantities than the Road Runner. For example, in 1968, 44,600 Road Runners rolled off the line, followed by 18,900 GTXs. Both cars wore a revised B-body shell and platform in ’68 that carried both cars through the 1970 model year. While the Road Runner would soldier on after 1971, the GTX was discontinued as a separate model. After that, it has a trim option on the Road Runner.
This is a well-used muscle car, as the seller says it has 171,000 miles. It wears red/orange paint that looks like something from the Hi-Impact palette, but I don’t think that was fully engaged until 1969. Whatever the case, the paint is worn out, including the flat black on the front clip that may have been applied DIY. The interior is dirty but probably okay. A 727 automatic transmission is along for the ride.
We’re told the Plymouth will run, but the seller-supplied fuel pump needs to be installed. New wheels and tires have been sourced, so that’s an expense the buyer can forego. It will have to be trailered home, but it comes with a model-year correct service manual to help you sort out the rest of the vehicle. Buying it only requires 200 $100 bills! Our thanks go to Mike F. for the tip!
I can’t tell exactly, but that looks like a Demon carburetor. If that’s the case, it needs to be thrown in the scrap heap immediately….
Wow – 20K is the start of a project with fist sized rust holes in the trunk! That doesn’t bode well for the rest of the car – I’d want to see some frame shots as usually surface rust that bad tells you that it’s the least of your worries.