When it comes to Mopar muscle, the GTX occupies a special place as Plymouth’s “gentleman’s hot rod,” offering both refined styling and serious performance. This 1971 Plymouth GTX, listed for sale here on craigslist in Oregon, is a remarkable survivor with numbers-matching drivetrain, original ownership history, and factory documentation. Rarely do you find a car that checks all the boxes for authenticity and provenance quite like this one.
The heart of this GTX is its original 440 Super Commando V8, producing 375 horsepower and a thundering 480 lb-ft of torque through a 4-barrel carburetor. This car is not a Six Pack version, but the standard 440 is still one of the most respected engines in Mopar’s arsenal. Paired with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission and limited-slip differential, it delivers effortless acceleration while remaining a smooth cruiser on the highway.
According to the seller, this is a true numbers-matching car that has never been wrecked or damaged, a major plus for collectors. The drivetrain has recently been serviced with a tune-up for both the engine and transmission, ensuring it remains road-ready. The exterior was recently repainted in its original factory color, while the black vinyl top and Rallye wheels round out its unmistakable period-correct look.
Inside, the GTX retains its factory trim and classic muscle-era appointments, reflecting the well-kept nature of this example. As an original-owner car custom ordered in 1971, it carries with it not only authenticity but also a unique one-family provenance that enhances its collectibility.
The 1971 model year was the first for the redesigned B-body platform, giving the GTX a wider stance, aggressive lines, and a bold presence that stood out among its competitors. While production numbers were relatively low compared to Road Runners, the GTX offered a higher level of equipment and exclusivity. Cars like this—unmodified, numbers-matching, and documented—are the ones serious Mopar enthusiasts search for.
With its original drivetrain, fresh maintenance, and well-documented history, this GTX represents an opportunity to own a piece of Mopar performance heritage that remains both usable and collectible.
Would you preserve this GTX exactly as it is today, or would you begin taking it to shows to showcase its one-owner legacy?
At 70K, I wouldn’t change a thing (well, I generally prefer Magnums over Rallyes) but this one’s a true beauty! I’d love to show up for Coffee & Chrome, but this one’s way out of my reach. GLWTS!! :-)
Beautiful car. Hard to tell without seeing other pics – kinda a lazy way to sell a car – especially with a $70k asking. Pull it out of the garage and show the whole car, under hood, trunk, full interior and underneath!
It’s cool alright, but 70k cool? Ya, not thinking so.
I don’t think the new body style brings the money,unless it a hemi,of course.I know I don’t like them as much.1967 was best,68-70 next,then these.Looks like a Javelin to me
If I had 70k to buy this car I would have the money to repaint it something other than that Avocado Green. Blehh.
Wrong steering wheel for that year. They look nice, but for 70 large, I want things correct. What else is lacking?
Beautiful GTX but, for $75,000.00 you need to show a minimum of twenty pictures. Also show the documents from nineteen seventy one. Take the Plymouth out of the garage and show off the Beautiful paint job and how it looks in the sun. Show the mileage on the speedometer very important. If this sale is towards your retirement show it off. All this information i gave help someone else with a Mopar and he was happy that he spoke to me. I hope you read Barn Finds and fix up your ad. Good luck. 🐻🇺🇸
Very nice. Keeping with the GTX gentleman’s hotrod intentions. Big motor, column shift, no decklid spoiler.
Nice but not feeling a $75k attraction to it. Green may have been popular back then (Yes, I still have green in the bathroom, haha!) but not so much nowadays…especially when other GTXs are selling for much less in the same shape but better options.
Beautiful car, too high price. Maybe he doesn’t want to really sell.
I was just going to say that this feels like a Curvette find, but not credited.
This is the year I graduated from high school, and the number 2 on my vehicle lust list. (#1 was a Corvette) The only thing I wanted that was different would be the 4 speed transmission. I couldn’t afford it then and I can’t afford it now. Oh well,I will just keep pksying with my current toys.
Some nice Mopar Muscle in BF today. It’s hard to pick one over the others. But “forced” to decide I’m picking the RoadRunner. I wanted one badly back and ‘69. Still do. But these beauties are out of my league money wise. Just like they were when they were new. GLWTS.
Favorite year for the GTX. I have always wanted one ever since seeing the gold and black color combo with that chrome grill surround. Gorgeous. So wish I could have it, but way out of my range.
Not my favorite year for the GTX but a orig. owner car in this condition is pretty sweet. I think the asking price might be a bit too sweet for some though.
Love this car ,I don’t think it’s to high priced with originality and one family ownership, I can’t afford it but that doesnt mean it’s not worth the asking price, I’m 71 years old and remember what we used to pay for these cars back in the good old days, but most of all nobody bolted the God Awful spoiler to the trunk lid ,thank you
It’s been painted, not “all original”
A $70 , 000 Belvidere ?? That column shift bench seat combo kills it .
I’ll never get past column shifted muscle cars. End of story.
Column shift muscle cars does seem like a strange idea, but they ended up selling a ton of them. Whether it was a shifting preference, a way to save money, or both, I have no idea.
I had heard that L.E. officers preferred column shifts because they were easier to manipulate in emergency maneuvers, so that might explain part of the preference.