Mopar pop quiz! Finish this phrase: “Four-forty and a…” If you said “six-pack,” then you’ve not only passed, you’ve correctly identified the sleeping beast under the hood of our current subject– an unrestored, but carefully repaired and updated, 1970 Plymouth GTX. This “gentleman’s muscle car” is available here on eBay but isn’t up for an auction; instead, the first person willing to part with $38,000 can pick it up in Gillette, Wyoming, and drive this legend home.
The GTX turned four years old in 1970, and Plymouth gave it a minor facelift, changing the grille, smoothing some lines, and adding non-functional– but very cool– scoops on the rear fenders. As we can see from the pictures, getting air to the rear brakes has never been easier, but that’s part of the charm of these cars: they get lighter as they age. Which, logically, means they go even faster.
Speaking of faster, one might argue that the innovative engineering of the six-pack presaged our modern world of variable valve timing and hybrid electrics. After all, under normal driving conditions, only one of the three two-barrel carburetors fed air to the massive, 440 cubic-inch engine. This, in theory, should allow for more economical driving. Push the pedal down with a bit more evil in your heart, though, and the other two will open up, channeling a sudden rush of horsepower and torque through the A727 and on to the rear wheels in a squealing symphony of tire-destroying glory. Well-regarded for its reliability, if the Torqueflight can’t handle this sort of punishment, then probably no transmission could. The only flaw in going with the automatic in this particular model might be that you’ll never experience the exquisite pleasure of hearing the tires bark when you shift into third gear.
While the exterior seems to have been left untouched, this running and driving classic has been the recipient of both mechanical upgrades and a refreshed interior, all with the stated aim of making it a more comfortable and reliable driver. The engine is not numbers matching but has been built with performance in mind. Carburetors, headers, radiator, and much more, are all new. Although the door cards and dash have been left undisturbed, a lot of the interior has already been seen to. This means that that there is some brand new seat foam, just waiting to gradually conform to the backside of the car’s new owner– whoever that lucky soul might be.
I could see going either way with this one. The full rotisserie route would result in a stunning performance machine that would excite the salivary glands of any connoisseur of American muscle. On the other hand, there’s something to be said for jumping in and feeling the road under the wheels of this classic just as she is. What do you think: pristine and perfect, or rough, and maybe even a little dirty?
holy gtx ! – $38,000 ?
What does he think it is…a Charger? LOL
With all that rust down low, you’ll be feeling the road all right. Fred Flintstone could definitely appreciate this car.
Actually, BF failed the quiz. Dodge had the Six-Pak and Plymouth had the Six barrel.
BW You are correct. Can’t train Non Mopar People. LOL
Typical Chrysler “rust bucket”!
Beat me to it…I knew I should’ve applied for that job at Barn Finds.
Exactly, Flunked his own quiz.
Watch just 2 episodes of Graveyard Cars and you will never call a Plymouth a 6 PACK again!
Worman will jump out of the television and slap you across the face!
A good example of how delusional some owners can be.
What I can’t figure out is, after looking at all the cancer on this car, why would anyone replace the interior? I’d repair the body first, then the drive train, then the interior. I’m thinking they did a cheap interior job to jack the price up.
Legendary is a premium quality product, same goes for the parts listed for the engine rebuild, that suggest whoever did the work was planning to drive it, likely in its current condition. The rust looks to be cosmetic in nature, not structural. Why not enjoy the car before undertaking the body and paint, which is generally the most expensive part of a restoration and often condemns cars like this to a life of sitting in the garage except for the occasional car show.
Steve R
Patina and rust – Patina is a plus, rust (rust through) is a negative. I see a lot of patina on this one.
Say what you want about patina and rust, but I would be drawn to this car like a moth to a flame at any show’n shine… and I would not be alone.
And that’s the right way to do it! 👍
The seller is fishing, not delusional. Look at his current and completed eBay listings. He has a lot of pricey items, but is willing to take offers. If this doesn’t sell at this price, which seems unlikely, expect it to either sell at a reduced price or re-listed, but as an auction. He’s recently sold several cars, one of the which was featured on this site, most were sold with an offer lower than the original asking price or by auction.
Steve R
Arby-Q, you obviously don’t know the market for MoPars. Also, if you ever get tired of roast beef, you try this great joint called Los Pollos Hermanos…coming soon to a city near you!
It looks like a well used and loved hotwheel and I dig it!
Why do people waste their time and energy with negative responses. If you don’t like it, keep looking and say nothing. Haters are going to hate, so sad…
The same logic should apply to you then Bill. If you don’t like what the “hater”(sic) said, keep looking and say nothing. Nobody is forcing you to have to endure such hatred.
“Haters(sic) are going to hate” – so original! I wonder where you came up with that clever quip?
Despite what you have been conditioned to believe, everyone has the right to voice their opinion and if you can’t handle it because it hurts your feelings (so sad), then that’s just too bad. You’ll get over it.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”
Chrissy, Chrissy, Chrissy……go take a Midol.
Who ever buys it spends time restoring and not condeming a buyer of rust on this site.
Get R Done.
So, off I go again.
Got physical car stuff to do.
And no 4-sp for that kind of $$$. Gimme some what u been smokin
Why would you ever punch a motor 60 over?Has to take the street ability out of that engine. Maybe was going to race it looking for the biggest cubes possible.
Provided the block integrity is tested and strong enough most factory blocks are fine up to .60 over. I recently freshened a ’65 383 that required a .60 bore and it’s an excellent performing street mill. Pretty common.
Provided the block integrity is tested and strong enough most factory blocks are fine up to .60 over. I recently freshened a ’65 383 that required a .60 bore and it’s an excellent performing street mill. Pretty common.
,60 over is the tolerable spec. I think the car has to be restored! It will take a full rotisserie restoration, thank God for Year One. That much rust on the lower part of the body requires rebuilding the underside so that it can handle the power of that splendid RB 440 Six Pack. This isn’t “a little piece at a time project”, it’s a “put on the diving gear and jump in at the deep end” project.
You don’t have to go full “Grave Yard Cars” (TV show with a guy who obsesses over the part numbers of original fender screws), a good solid
sheet metal, drive train and interior rebuild will do.
Whom ever buys this example of the Golden Age, I’m jealous.
Mark worman
Thanks for clarifying this. I know that a lot of people will, finally, be able to sleep tonight.
It’s a 6 BBL…not a Six Pack.
Thanks for clarifying this. I know that a lot of people will, finally, be able to sleep tonight.
At least he strives for correctness…even if he is kinda douchey.
There’s a lot to like about this GTX. $38k seems a little high, but for the right purchase price and another $25k – $30k investment this would be a beautiful GTX. I’d love hear it wail with all six barrels open and be buried in the seat. I wish I had the resources.
Someone is out of their mind. 38,000 ya if its numbers matching, going to cost 60,000 to restore. I love the car but not that much.
Even here in California it’s not going to cost $60,000 for paint and body plus detailing. The car is complete, it’s a straight forward restoration with two major components already done, the interior and engine. You are not even factoring in that it’s a complete car, the next owner is not going to get nickel and dimed to death tracking down missing or hard to find components which are often missing from project cars featured on this site.
Steve R
Honestly not too bad if you actually read the description. There has been quite a bit of work already done to this car. Im only assuming here but the fact that the interior was redone that the floors are solid. So basically looking at quarters and paint?!? Engine has been redone, trans gone through, rear end rebuilt, new interior, new trunk floor and fuel tank. Well on your way provided the work was done correctly. I get that he was trying to keep the look but i wouldve painted the engine while it was out.
1970 Roadrunner, GTX, Sport Satellite, Satellite, Superbirds, is the most sought after year. Prices on these are astronomical, if this was a 4 speed car even better, your looking at a $60,000 car when done
It’s well over 100K in this market. I had an offer last week for 80K as is and I turned it down. I had the car decoded, it’s extremely rare and one of a few B7 blue painted top cars and 1 of 1 optioned as it is, B5 buckets, buddy seat, air grabber, hood treatment, white stripe, 355’s, and so on.
This car is very cool, we love it!
The Cancer has got to it and pretty bad. There’s not just bubbles but full blown holes. It is a nice looking car just the same. But 38g 🤪. If it was solid I would say yes
This car has been for sale for a while now. I first saw it in Michigan a few years back for ~$15K. Then I think it went to Arizona. Now it’s found in Wyoming and still hasn’t been restored. I’m thinking people don’t want to spend the money to restore, don’t blame them.
The car is headed to a rotisserie restoration next fall. We have all new AMD metal, full quarters, trunk drop offs, rockers, and outer wheel tubs. All need trim has been collected and items for the engine bay as well. It’s a very dry rock solid rust free under body surprisingly! The rust shown isn’t as bad as it looks. All the body numbers match and the engine is a 70 440 6 barrel service replacement engine with no vin stamp. You can’t put a price on something so sought after these days IMO.
Regards,
Ron
I’m the owner of the 38K GTX. The engine runs very good and strong, block is a service block with no vin stamp. The under body is very dry and completely free of rust. We have all new AMD sheet metal in my shop and next fall it will see the rotisserie replacing the damaged areas. Quarter trunk drop offs, outer wheel tubs, and full rockers. We have collected much new trim for the dash and chrome for the body too. It looks much worse than it really is. The engine will be re sleeved and detailed to new condition.