Upon its introduction in 1967, the Plymouth GTX beat the Road Runner to market by a year and later began sharing a similar appearance to the bird car in 1968. But the 1967 model sort of has a charm of its own, perhaps not quite as muscular and sporty in appearance as the car became in its later years, yet fitting the bill nicely as a well-trimmed muscle car offering, plus buyers got the 440 as standard equipment under the hood. This one’s gonna need quite a bit of work but may be a good candidate for a project especially if you like convertibles. The car is up in Milford, Michigan, and can be spotted here on eBay, where bidding has reached $10,099 so far, falling short of reserve.
One interesting fact here is the seller mentioning he found this GTX in a field among 60 other rare muscle cars, and while no further information is divulged about the circumstances it’s got me wondering what other rarities may still be there waiting to be discovered. We don’t get many other details about the Plymouth either, other than it’s mostly complete as far as parts go and that the original color was white, and it looks like that red respray was done in the distant past. The next owner is going to have a few rust issues to deal with on the body and a few imperfections to straighten out, but as the seller implies, it does seem like a pretty good base to start with outside.
To have been out in nature, the dashboard doesn’t look all that bad, especially for a droptop, but I’m guessing just about everything inside could use a good refreshing. I am thankful though that we get a good view of the floor with the rear seat removed, which looks a little iffy in a few areas but maybe not so much that it will have to be replaced instead of repaired, although I’d give it a thorough going over before deciding either way. We don’t get to see any of the undersides, but the trunk pan appears better than I was anticipating.
There’s no confirmation if that Super Commando is the original 440, but it is stated as running and the car is driveable, although the drivetrain is said to need a rebuild before it’s roadworthy. Some good news is that the fender tag is still present, plus something I’d like to know more about is the Thunderbird that can be seen in the garage alongside the GTX. But if it’s the Mopar that interests you, there’s also the option to purchase it today using the buy-it-now button for $35,000. Granted, this one needs some work but looks like it would be well worth the time and endeavor if you’ve got the skills. What are your thoughts on this first-year Plymouth GTX convertible?
Hmmm, I wouldn’t even consider that T-Bird. Touchy and hard to work on. The GTX is a way better example of what makes a great car…OK, just don’t get me started on Chrysler’s “silent” nylon-toothy timing gear…
The factory never used a nylon, silent,plastic coated cam gear on the magnum or commando engines, they used a roller chain and metal sprockets. But the reason why they were silent because, after much miles it would jump timing or plug the oil pump suction with bits of plastic, and then,you had a SILENT engine because it didn’t run anymore!
Friend of many years owns one of these. They are rare as first year of the GTX and drop top! The field was quite friendly to this one or it wasn’t there all that long. Quarter panels look better than some I have seen.
Why didn’t the present owner check to see if it’s #’s car? If you want 35k for a rusty car that needs 100k put into it why wouldn’t they? Big selling point imo if it is.glwts.
If it was given away for not much more than scrape price so some retired enthusiast with a good skill set and big garage could work on it themselves, then love and drive it..it would be a perfect world. Anyone care to predict this cars future? My guess is, overly rich guy buys it, pays the ask, then hires someone to do a 100K restoration on it. It will go into his already huge collection. The end. Sad how things are today. Instead, I almost wish it would be crushed.
Why would someone sell a rare car for scrap prices ? and if some “overly rich guy” wants it and pays for it, he could do whatever he wants with it – heck, he could fill the interior with dirt and make a planter out of it. Rare things cost more money, that’s why gold is worth more than lead . A retired enthusiast can still buy an old car, maybe it wouldn’t be as rare as this, but he could still love and enjoy it ;a good friend of mine owns two Pintos . one is original, one he restored. They’re not worth a lot, but he enjoys them . Dont be a hater because a successful guy has the money to do what he enjoys . Does anyone hate Jay Leno because hes rich and has a ton of old cars ? And you’d rather see it crushed than being restored and saved ? Why are you even on this site ?
Ahh Bonieman, who says I am feeling hate. I lament the sad and sorry state of our hobby.
True, they went through the trouble for the fender tag decode.
Because, in 1967 there were no numbers.
“They did not start placing a VIN on the engine and transmission until 1968. My opinion on this is that if the casting date of the engine and transmission proceeds the scheduled production date of the vehicle that they match. After all, who can disprove that they are not the originals?”
Agree on the low numbers…..was it around 704 for the GTX – all 1967 Ply B Bod convert production was around just 2000 or so……..
Buy this GTX Today for $35,000.00? Are you Nuts? L.O.L. And L.M. A.O.
Hm it looks like it was white before painted red
If you took the time to actually read the ebay listing you would know that the seller tells us that the original paint color was white.
Nice CATHOUSE!!!
35K is awfully ambitious
Super Commando indeed!
Michigan car and whats left of the red paint is holding it together. I have been around these MOPARS my whole life. And the 67 is probably the most desirable. The car will get 20K, and then deep pockets will repair the car to its former glory. At least there is a car to look at, only the buyer will drive up to the car and inspect it before hauling it off.
Really I do not car if the new owner repairs himself or hires someone to repair it. The car is good enough, and worthy of restoration. And if that means 60 large to fix it, well its their money.
God Bless America
I own a 67 Coronet R/T, it is currently on the “to do” list. Mine came new with a 383, I guess the 4 barrel 4 speed made it an R/T back then. It is waiting for me to install a 440 I have ready for it. It’s nice to see this rag top with a factory 440, that is rare as hen’s teeth. When I was 19 I bought a brand new Challenger R/T it was also a 383 w/AFB. Mopar put the R/T badge on anything with an AFB carb in the old days. Ford and Chevy would only use the GT or SS name on their 390+ cubic inch motors way back then.
Once owned a ’66 Malibu SS. Maroon, with black buckets and console. Straight 6 and a powerglide. SS was often just a trim option, not an indicator of engine displacement.
Ford offered a GT package on the early Mustangs that would come with a 289 and later on 302 engines. There was also a 69 351 Mustang GT. And lets not forget the Shelby GT350s, those are all small blocks. I am not real up on the Chevy offerings but I seem to recall seeing quite a few Camaro and Nova SSs that had the 350 engine in them.
A 67 Coronet R/T came standard with 375 HP 440 CI engine. The 390 HP Six Pac and the 426 Hemi were the only options.
The six pack was only an option on the ’69 A12 cars and the 1970-71 B and E bodies.
67 Coronet R/Ts and 67 GTXs only came with 2 engine choices, H.P.440/ 4bbl which was standard or the 426 Hemi as optional. Challengers E bodies in the R/T 383 was std and I am pretty sure you could option down to a 340,if that’s what you wanted( maybe in 71)
Correction. Your R/T is not an R/T if it indeed came new with a 383. Nor did a 4 barrel or 4 speed option make it an R/T.
Engine options for the ’67 426 Hemi or 440.
Lastly, you’re wrong with the ignorant assumption that “Mopar put R/T on anything with an AFB carb in those days.” Nor did Chevrolet or Ford only use the GT or SS trim with “390+ cubic inch motors”
A very quick Google search will enlighten you tremendously.
You’re wildly misinformed.
67 Coronet R/Ts and 67 GTXs only came with 2 engine choices, H.P.440/ 4bbl which was standard or the 426 Hemi as optional. Challengers E bodies in the R/T 383 was std and I am pretty sure you could option down to a 340,if that’s what you wanted( maybe in 71)
A quick check for the correct motor in 67, on the front intake rail machine pad, it should read something like 440C HP.
Pop a valve cover, should 915 heads.