Don’t be fooled by the ruined paint and the visible rust because there is more to this 1967 Plymouth GTX than meets the eye. It does have rust issues that will need to be addressed, but it is a structurally sound vehicle. The icing on the cake is the freshly rebuilt V8 that is hiding under the hood. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting this beauty for us. Located in Perryville, Missouri, you will find the GTX listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set the BIN at $7,750, but there is the option to make an offer.

When the GTX rolled off the production line, it was finished in Bright Blue Metallic. It has undergone a color change at some point, and judging by how the existing red paint is falling off it, the work wasn’t completed to a high standard. The photos that the owner supplies aren’t the greatest, and you will probably need to click on each of them to gain a visual overview of the car’s state. There’s no denying that there is rust that will need to be removed, but it isn’t as bad as this photo would tend to indicate. Both rear quarter panels will need replacing, as will the driver’s side front fender. From there, things take a swing for the positive. The front floor on the driver’s side will require a patch, but that appears to be it. The owner indicates that the vehicle is structurally sound, and the supplied photos show areas like the trunk pan wearing little more than surface corrosion. There is nothing around the back window, and the engine bay looks clean. Having said that, I would like to get a look at areas like the rear frame rails for my own peace of mind. I believe that the only way to do this classic justice would be to strip the whole thing back to bare metal. When you look at the BIN and the potential value of the GTX if properly restored, it should be worth the effort to do the job correctly.

The owner doesn’t expressly state that the Plymouth is numbers-matching, but if it is, that adds to the good news about the car’s mechanical state. It is powered by a 440ci V8, while the original owner ordered it with a TorqueFlite transmission and power steering. This V8 would have been producing 375hp, which was enough to fire the GTX through the ¼ mile in 14.3 seconds. If the driver kept their foot welded to the floor, the Plymouth would eventually run out of breath at 136mph. There’s no denying that a ’67 GTX is a potent car in its prime. The 440 under the hood of this car has been freshly rebuilt. The owner has replaced the wiring harness, and the TorqueFlite has just received a service. The car is said to run and drive, but it isn’t clear whether it is roadworthy.

Apart from the missing carpet and radio, the Plymouth’s interior appears to be complete. The car is nothing if not consistent because the interior will need a total restoration if it is to be returned to its former glory. Most of the original Black trim is present, but it all looks pretty tired and shredded. A trim kit will probably be the answer here, and this will need to include a dash pad. The console looks like it could be restored successfully, but a new wheel will need to be found. Trim kits for classic Mopars tend to be more expensive than for many other makes, but it is always worth remembering that it represents a one-off expense. Even if a refurbishment chews up $3,000, it shouldn’t need touching for decades if treated with a bit of respect.

The person who eventually tackles the restoration of this 1967 GTX will have their work cut out. However, if it is as structurally sound as the owner suggests, that means that it is a long way from the worst project car that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds. Most of its rust problems are glaringly obvious, and unlike an iceberg, there isn’t a lot hiding below the surface. If the restoration is completed to a high standard, there is no reason why the final product shouldn’t be worth a figure north of $45,000. On a good day, that figure could even push beyond $55,000. When you start doing the math, this is a project that suddenly starts to become an interesting proposition. Is it interesting enough for you to pursue it further?