Numbers-Matching 4-speed: 1969 Plymouth GTX

In the late 1960s, Plymouth went in two directions with its mid-size muscle cars. The first, in 1967, was the GTX, which was targeted at the upscale market and with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard. The second, in 1968, was the Road Runner, which was more frugal and gimmicky with a 383 as the starting point. Here the seller has a numbers-matching 1969 GTX that is driver quality in that the engine has been redone, but the body and paint have not. Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, this Ivy Green Metallic Mopar is available here on craigslist for $39,900.

Because of its target market, the GTX was outsold by the Road Runner. It was a standalone series from 1967 to 1971, after which it became a trim level of the Beep Beep car. The GTX was referred to as a “gentlemen’s muscle car” because of its higher level of creature comforts. Most were likely produced with an automatic transmission for this reason, but the seller’s ’69 has a 4-speed manual and a Dana rear end.

We gather the seller is the third owner of this Plymouth. It’s well documented with the original broadcast sheet and fender tag where the key details match. The automobile spent many years in storage after which the second owner brought it back to life. That was at 80,000 miles, and the odometer reflects 84,000 now. The original engine was rebuilt with some possible enhancement and a lot of other new stuff like the exhaust, fuel system, ignition, brakes, suspension, tires, and more. The seller has all of the parts that were replaced.

The seller says the car could use some bodywork, but we don’t know if that means there are dents or some rust. The black vinyl roof looks okay, as does the bucket seat interior. The Plymouth has a console, but oddly (to me) the shifter is not in the console but perhaps attached to the side of it. If you consult the seller, he can provide videos of the car in action and possibly help with delivery. Go Mopar! And thanks for the tip, Barn Finder Barney.