The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s last as a separate model, becoming an upscale RR after that. The seller has a sweet ’71 GTX that’s described as “investment” grade, where a lot of the heavy lifting has already been done. New Hemi Orange paint may be all it needs. Located in Magnolia, Texas, this hot Mopar is looking for a new lease on life here on eBay. The advertised price is $29,900 (not an auction). Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
GTX sales were always a fraction of that of the Road Runner which debuted in 1968 as another B-body hot rod. Because of timing, the five years of the GTX as a standalone model comprised three generations (1967, 1968-70, 1971) as styling adjustments following that of the Satellite it was based on (the RR was a derivative of the Belvedere). By 1971, demand had really slipped, especially for what the GTX offered, and Plymouth only built 2,942 of them that year, most with the 440 4-barrel. The 440 6-Pack and 42 Hemi were still around but would be gone after 1971.
The seller’s GTX has a lot going for it. It was built in perhaps Plymouth’s most iconic color, Hemi Orange, so that shrinks the number of these 1971 automobiles that have managed to survive. We’re told this Plymouth wasn’t too rough when the restoration work started, and it left the factory with a black bucket seat interior, black vinyl roof covering, and black stripes. It also has Suregrip to help with not spinning the rear tires.
The floors were okay, but they were sanded down and redone before attending to the interior. Some of the original exterior paint has held up, flanked by epoxy primer to protect areas that were beginning to become suspect. A lot of detail work was done, like removing the windshield and redoing the metal. Unfortunately, the GTX is not numbers-matching as the 440 is from 1969. But it has been rebuilt and tweaked, and the TorqueFlite has been renewed as well. If you’re looking for a project to take across the finish line, could this GTX be it?
NOM doesn’t help with price in current conditions.
I like the color and black original covers to put new back on the car.
The primer worries me on some of the panels as could be hiding things underneath.
I think with a lil adjustment on price it could be a cool car.
Fyi: since NOM then why not NOM manual transmission too!
if it just needs a 15k paint job why not finish it?
Riiiiight… Good luck paying for all the prep work then paint for anywhere near $15k, especially in orange! Plus it’s obvious just from the pics that this car needs a LOT more parts and work to even approach being a show car, including some of the already-completed work needing to be re-done. Looks like amateur work done so far. Nice solid starting point though, nothing against the car itself as a project for the right price.
The seam sealer at the floor is really odd. It’s like he just ran a bead along the joints. Unless that’s a Chrysler thing it really looks like amateur work. I would be suspicious of all the work. I would never buy any car without a personal inspection, and I would never pay to have anyone else paint my car.
Plymouth most iconic color would be “Tor Red ” , not Hemi Orange , that was Dodges name for it.
My favorite Plymouth body style and model. Too hefty a price for me to take over.
Cousin had this same model, orange, 440 with auto, and it was a very fast, dependable car…of course that was a few years ago…440 was an under rated power plant.
Too much money to NOT have original matching motor . Another dreamer seller .
This guy lists ALOT of Mopars – on the high side – ALL needing more work but does offer to help restore them. Not sure if he ever sales any…..I see his posts the last few years………