The late 1960s probably represented the high water mark for the American muscle car sector, with virtually every mainstream manufacturer offering buyers compelling alternatives to consider. Plymouth brought its GTX to the party in 1967, although the badge underwent a significant update in 1968. This GTX is from that year and presents well for its age. Its engine bay houses its original 440ci V8 that received a rebuild to perform at its best. The seller has listed the Plymouth here on eBay in New Bern, North Carolina. Bidding sits at $26,500, which is below the reserve.
Plymouth based its 1967 GTX on the Belvedere range, but 1968 brought a new model featuring substantial styling updates. I have always viewed these as the most attractive cars to carry the GTX badge, managing to look classy but aggressive. The seller admits this GTX underwent a repaint in its original Avocado Green, although this happened many years ago. It still presents nicely, with the seller insisting it should be considered a tidy driver rather than a show car. The Black vinyl top is in as-new condition, but the car’s greatest strengths hide below the surface. The original owner’s decision to have the vehicle undersealed at the factory has allowed it to remain rock-solid and rust-free. The seller claims the car’s steel is entirely original, and there are no signs of repairs that call the claim into doubt. The trim and glass look excellent, and while the Magnum 500 wheels aren’t original, they perfectly suit this Plymouth’s character.
Those who doubt the muscle car credentials of the GTX need only examine its specifications to confirm that even the entry-level offering provided impressive performance. Of course, the term “entry-level” is relevant, especially when the 440ci V8 under the hood churns out 375hp and 480 ft/lbs of torque. The original owner teamed that monster motor with a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission, allowing the GTX to storm the ¼-mile in 14.2 seconds on its way to 132mph. There were more potent alternatives available in 1968, but some of those were launched from what was known at the time as Cape Kennedy! The seller states that the car recently emerged from hibernation. They hold documentation confirming that the numbers-matching V8 was rebuilt to a high standard before the GTX went into hiding. The revival process included fitting new tires, although the seller recommends a thorough inspection before the winning bidder considers it genuinely roadworthy. Otherwise, it runs and drives well, ready to provide the new owner with classic motoring pleasure.
The “generally tidy” theme continues inside this GTX. The glovebox door seems to have some odd coloring or patchiness, although I wouldn’t rule out this as an inconsistency in the supplied images. The two-tone Green upholstered surfaces are excellent, with no significant wear or other issues. It is a similar story with the carpet, dash, pad, and headliner. I can’t spot any aftermarket additions, with the factory radio occupying its rightful place in the dash. A previous owner removed the compressor and other engine bay components for the air conditioning, although sourcing parts to reinstate the system shouldn’t be a problem. The dash features a factory tachometer that appears to have an intermittent fault.
Some classics have thrived over the past year, while others have experienced a drop in value. The 1968 GTX falls into the second category, although recent sales results suggest the market has begun correcting. This car’s overall condition means the bidding may need to threaten $40,000 before hitting the reserve. The bidding has been subdued, raising questions about whether it can reach that point. However, history shows that auction action often intensifies during the final hours. Do you think that will happen, and what do you think the bidding will reach when the hammer falls?
Very nice looking GTX. I noticed the front end looks low shocks? And I was surprised to see no power steering or brakes….Since this is a GTX. Getting the original AC parts is not cheap. Unless you install those AC kits. The mileage of 27789 without proof it could be 100,000. I agree with Adam $40,000 seems to be the price on this ride. 68 are hard to find. I always liked the tail lights with the moulding package with it. Good luck to the seller and the new owner. 🐻🇺🇸
Can you imagine steering this car without PS and those big front tires. What a workout. Nice car.
On No PS, a comment – my high school pal in ’78 bought a ’69 Torino big block 4 speed with no PS or PB. He was a Marine and would lean in close like a crab on a rock to hand over hand “climb the wheel”. Need to be in motion to negotiate that well.
Need to go into one of these without power assist with your eyes open.
Not a deal breaker – beautiful GTX!
Once you start rolling, it’s really not that hard to turn. The worse would be maneuvering for the start of parallel parking.
There was a movie a few years ago called “Recoil” with Steve Austin. I don’t remember much about the movie but he was driving around in a green 68 GTX. It kind of reignited my love for these cars and especially the GTX. This one looks sweet- obviously have to see it in person but at least 40k or more and I would cherish it. GLWTA
I tend to think the ’67 GTX was a much nicer car. The ’68 was merely a gussied up Road Runner, or vice versa. Some sites say the 440 wasn’t offered in the RR, but the 426 hemi was, and folks coughed up another $460 for a 440 GTX and some fancy trim. Even at that, this car was a low buck, drag racer, but was poor in about every other way, but it was the right car for the time. I believe the front is lowered by turning the torsion bars. They were fun cars for a while, each owner taking their turns at trying to kill them. Somehow this one survived, probably because it is an automatic. Again, gonna cost some poor soul born 30 years too late TEN times what we paid. Whew!
My experiences with the big (440 and hemi) b-body drum brakes has always been very good. Big 11″x 3″ shoes up front and 2.5″ in the rear are very capable of hauling these cars down quickly from drag race speeds well in excess of 100 mph.
Almost everyone fails to radius the shoes to the drum when they overhaul drum brakes, but you absolutely MUST to get good performance from them. I believe this is where the reputation that drums are dangerously inferior comes from.
To illustrate: Years ago I changed the front disk brakes on my 69 Camaro to a stock drum setup to reduce weight but left the power booster in the system. The car was undrivable until I removed the booster because the drum brakes tried to throw me through the windshield with the slightest touch of the pedal…and stock drums on a first gen camaro are pretty dinky.
I agree, the brakes weren’t the issue, it was the tires. A skidding wheel is a skidding wheel. Since these were generally low buck appeal, tires were usually whatever was hanging in the rafters or tires dad couldn’t bear to throw away. Worn snow tires made cheap drag slicks, kind of. Radials in the 70s changed everything.
Shocks? The car is 56 years old,time for new springs don’t you think?most of these cars don’t get new springs because the low appearance is the cool look!
b and e bodies have torsion bars instead of coils up front and on the 440/hemi cars they’re extra beefy. Ride height is adjusted with a bolt on either side. Screw the bolts in, the front goes up, screw them out, it goes down. Probably no need to replace anything.
You seem to be about the only person commenting that actually knows the intricacies of these fantastic cars. I owned a UU1 blue 68 equipped very similar to this one. With the 3.23 gears it was a great driver. I still own a 70 with the 440 and a Super Track Pack. It’s a rocket not a highway machine like the 68 was.
Nice presentation for a turnkey car, but I hate those yellow plug wires! Agree that this is a $40K car but working A/C will bring this to $50K.
Headers and Edelbrock intake … is that a Holley carb lurking under there ?
Original mill, but without some original pieces ??
I refreshed my 1979 FXEF Fatbob Superglide once back in the 90’s and when I showed it to my girlfriend, the only thing she said was “where are those yellow wires”. Women…
14.2 in the quarter mile is plausible but not at 132 MPH . This is a very nicely preserved ’68 GTX that I’d love to own . You wont forget the feeling that that 440″ gives you when you let it stretch its legs either on the drag strip or the highway . Nice car .
Hi moosie, I’ve noticed that before with the author. 14.2 seconds in the 1/4 is about 100mph. The mph number usually represents the alleged top speed.
Bought my first NEW car in 68, a silver GTX w the 440 and four speed. Wanted the hemi but the insurance was a killer. RPM limits prevented any low rear ratios but the torque was fantastic. You could spin the old red line tires at 80 MPH just by hitting the gas. Went to a race in Bridgehampton and slept in the trunk, as the hotels were full. Ah, good times, good times!
Nice car. A few things that I see. Spare is new and on a different rim than the other four tires. My 69 Dodge had a rally wheel for the spare as well. Is the interior green or black-hard to tell? Looks like glove compartment pad came along later? No rear seatbelts? I would think by 68, rear seatbelts would have been standard, especially on the heavier spec GTX, but who knows? Center console is cracked-those are not easy to find. This makes me miss my old Dodge. It would spin the tires for days and only had a 383 in it.
I also see a Barrett Jackson catalogue on the front seat-I wonder if this car came out of a BJ auction?
Great car! It will make someone very happy! But this is not what I would consider a “Barn Find”
Well, we’ve been over this before, what exactly is a “barn” and not Andys deputy. I realize the standard vision would be the typical dust covered, now a workbench classic in a forlorn, decrepit farm building, but can include some spotless, humidity controlled storage facility, aka, a barn to them, and probably outnumber our typical vision 100 to 1.
My dad had a 67 GTX 440 with hooker headers and a Dana rear end, I had a blast driving that car, red with black stripes
Correct on the wheels – the factories were only 14X5.5 wide and those look like the Ford 14X7 wide. The under hood factory A/C parts are easy – just the same big block stuff from the early 60’s up way into the 70’s.
Just thinking this has been for sale before or another green/green one is floating around.
Ooh, now that’s what I’m talking about! That’s a gorgeous automobile, I’ve always wanted a Mopar of this vintage and this caliber, this would be a perfect fit for me. Reminds me of my buddy Ted who’s big brother Cliff had a ’67 GTX convertible. A little different body style, but same color with the black interior. Omg none of us could keep the drool wiped off our chins when he came rumbling up in that fantastic old ride… I’d give a nut for this ride, maybe both, cuz I ain’t trying to have any more kids… and I never could sing my way out of a box lol. Super sweet ride right there, dang, where’s my hanky?