Some classics can cover considerable miles without turning a wheel. That is certainly the case with this 1969 Plymouth GTX. Its odometer shows 40,105 miles, but it has recently returned after spending years in Kuwait. That sort of history has protected it from rust, and the Hemi occupying the engine bay is the icing on the cake. It is ready to find a new home, with the seller listing the GTX here on eBay in Crownsville, Maryland. They set their BIN at $69,000 with the option to make an offer, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting this muscular classic.
It is quite common for desirable classics to find their way to Middle Eastern countries, as demonstrated by this GTX. It has spent over twelve years residing in Kuwait, but returned to its native shores only a few months ago. Kuwait’s dry climate is good news for potential buyers, as it has protected this classic from the rust issues that are quite common. It makes a bold visual statement in Vitamin C Orange with a Black vinyl top. The paint color isn’t original, as the seller indicates it left the line wearing an unspecified shade of Green. Its presentation is first-rate, with the paint shining beautifully and no dings or dents. The vinyl has withstood the rigors of the Middle Eastern sun without deteriorating, and the glass is clear. Add spotless trim and a sparkling set of Rally wheels to the equation, and this GTX looks like a winner. However, the hood badges confirm that it is more than a pretty face.
Decoding the VIN confirms that this Plymouth’s first owner ordered the car with the entry-level 440ci V8 under the hood. It may have been the least potent motor, but with the factory quoting power and torque figures of 375hp and 480 ft/lbs in that year’s Sales Brochure, it was far from an automotive wimp. However, that is largely irrelevant, since lifting this classic’s hood reveals the iconic 426ci Hemi. The specifications are unclear, although I would be surprised if it didn’t produce at least 425hp and 490 ft/lbs of torque. The power feeds to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, but the car doesn’t feature power assistance for the steering or brakes. It is unclear whether there is evidence verifying the odometer reading, but the seller confirms that the Hemi has done little work since receiving a rebuild. It appears that potential buyers can consider it a turnkey proposition that is ready to cruise the streets.
The GTX’s interior brought me up short, because I wasn’t expecting what I found in the listing images. Trimmed in Black vinyl, the upholstered surfaces look excellent. There is no genuine wear or other problems. The Gray carpet doesn’t fit well, and with pulled threads also visible, perfectionists might consider spending a couple of hundred dollars on a replacement set. However, it is time to address the elephant (or elephants) in the room. The custom dash fascia and aftermarket gauges look out of place, and relocating the stereo so far from the driver is simply impractical. The seller doesn’t indicate why someone made the changes, and although it is in good condition, I suspect that most readers would probably reverse the change. The shifter is the other questionable item. I love the traditional pistol grip, but this aftermarket version isn’t for me. It is so long that it seems that people sitting in the back seat could successfully swap cogs for the driver. It is another item that I would probably change. However, since the interior is serviceable, any changes could occur at the buyer’s leisure.
I was really excited about this 1969 Plymouth GTX when it crossed my desk. Its presentation is impressive, its history is fascinating, and the Hemi gives it genuine performance credentials. I then saw the interior images, and it left me feeling cold. I would love to know what motivated someone to install a custom dash in this desirable classic, and the shifter looks pretty impractical. If I became its new owner, I would return the interior to its factory form, though that is my personal preference. You might genuinely love the custom touches, and I respect your opinion if you do. It will be fascinating to gauge your feedback.
This car also seems to not have any provision for a heater, and no interior controls for heat/defrost/etc. So many questions to remain unanswered!
GLWTA!! :-)
Maybe it was a daytime only driver in the desert 🏜 Moparman. 🇰🇼
The interior is a disaster! What happened to the dash? The heater?? The carpet? The shifter? The steering wheel?
And the original engine is MIA.
$69k? Not in a million frickin’ years.
Can you imagine driving and want to turn the radio on..
That’s one long reach. And then trying to change the channel.
You’d be swerving all over the road.
The driver probably had a servant to swap out the 8 tracks and change the radio stations.
It looks pretty, but I just don’t trust it.
The engine is not original and there has been a color change. These plus overall poor condition of the interior put the asking price very much out of range. At best this is a low range #3. This is based on what we see in the pictures. Inspection in person plus a tear down will likely reveal much more!
Makes me wonder if it was stolen, with others, put in containers, shipped to the desert to “cool off” and get rebuilt / modified with swapped around parts from the other ones it was stolen with, or parts “in stock”. Dash customized, color changed, weird shifter, different engine. Would those all be done so it couldn’t be identified? Now shipped back to the states under new identity?
I wouldnt be surprised. But, theres a sucker out there who will fork over the $69 000.
My Dad had an original HEMI GTX that was stolen in 1977. When the prices of muscle cars shot up, Dad always said that’s probably what happened to his GTX.
I think this car still needs a lot of restoration. It seems that we should get a better look at the body.And underneath the car, we already know what under the hood looks like. But for 69 grand I don’t think so.
Looks like a very subpar “restoration.” Everything on the car is incorrect. Ticky tacky tasteless mods. There’s an original survivor grade ‘ 69 GTX 440 4 speed Dana for the same asking price in my area currently.
After reading all the comments I don’t know where to begin?… ok.. the outside they sprayed it resale red!!! The exhuast tips from 70-74 Dodge Challenger. Ok i dig the pistol grip shifter. Someone covered up the original firewall. I see sheet metal on top of it. Its a L code 440 so where did the Hemi come from??? What year is it from?? Did they change the torsion bars? Is it a Dana rear? Gear size? Good Lord the dash looks like an abortion that went bad!!🤦♂️I agree with Mr. Dave is this Hot Mopar? I do like the look of it. But $69,000 or better. That must be strong smoke in that bottle!! I would run the vin number with Police dept. To make sure its ok. Oh. I forgot the rims and center caps are from 70-71 Mopars. I wonder about the wiring on this. I can’t put a price on this one. Too many issues for me. And I know Mopars. What a shame. Last comment.. BUYER BEWARE!! 🇺🇸🐻
You’d have to think that if anyone that was in the market for a Hemi Mopar that had 70k to spend knows what they’re looking for in terms of originality and correctness. This nightmare was assembled in the middle east by somebody who has zero understanding of what these cars really are or what is correct. This might be the most undesirable Hemi powered B body on the planet.
Looks like a cool car to drive for $69,000. A true Hemi car goes for twice that amount. I think someone in Kuwait was suckered into buying it as a true Hemi car, now, they are trying to get back what they can out of it. In the condition it is in now, even with the original 440, would be a hard knot to swallow. Still a fun car to have.
This car has been worked over just looks good going down the road. Just dont stop and look closely
Crownsville, Md is where the hospital for the mentally insane is located. I understand why.
Too many things jump out at me. For the ask, it’s a pass.
69k no thanks. way too butchered up for that kind of cash..
Very poor conversion from the side terminal battery connectors to top terminals. They should’ve at least run new wire to new top connectors.
I do like the gauges however, my 65 Cadillac had considerably more.
I agree with Adam, when I first saw the car and the price, I thought it was a reasonable deal. But, oh boy howdy did my opinion change after I read the entire article. I really don’t know enough about Mopar pricing to be considered knowledgeable, but I do know this much, and that is that this thing has enough red flags do sell out a flag shop.
POS BUYER BEWARE. BUTCHERED BEYOND RECOGNITION
POS BUYER BEWARE. BUTCHERED BEYOND RECOGNITION
Is this car so modified because of its stay in Kuwait? It had me thinking of Cuba and their Harleys and other 1950-1960s antique cars modifying everything to keep them running due to lack of parts.
FYI: I also agree of the possibility of being sent in containers to get cleaned up overseas prior to return to America. A personal inspection by a MOPAR professional would definitely be wise to run the serials , date stamps in all the places from the frame up to find potential issues. I know many potential flags have already been raised in the comments…….
Hmm… do we have another outlet for Vin Diesel with the Fast and Kuwait Furious Desert Runs hot edition? :-)
That dash is just plain obscene!