When it was new, this 1968 Plymouth GTX would have been a car that commanded respect on the street. It is 53-years since it rolled off the production line, but this classic could still hold its head high in modern muscle ar company. It is a survivor that presents well and is now looking for a new home. Located in Penryn, California, you will find the GTX listed for sale here on eBay. There have been no bids since the listing opened at $65,000, but 70 people are watching the No Reserve auction.
The GTX presents nicely for a classic of this age. The owner admits that the vehicle has received a repaint in the past in its original Electric Blue. The panels look remarkably straight, and the owner claims that the car has never had any accident or rust repairs. That means that we’re looking at all genuine Mopar steel in this beauty. It seems that the GTX has spent its life in California, and that is good news when it comes to the question of rust. There are a couple of spots of surface corrosion inside the trunk, but these are of no huge concern. Fixing those would take little time and would cost peanuts. It also appears that this is the only corrosion issue of any type in the GTX, with the whole car looking remarkably clean and sound. The trim and chrome appear to be in good order, while there are no problems with the glass.
This Plymouth’s party piece can be found when we lift the hood. This GTX is no shrinking violet, with an engine bay that is full of Hemi goodness. This is the 426ci monster that should be pumping out 425hp. This engine is numbers-matching, but the rest of the drivetrain has undergone some changes. The original TorqueFlite has made way for a 4-speed manual transmission, while the 8¾” rear has been swapped for a 4.10 Dana. That sounds to me like someone might have wanted to undertake their fast motoring a ¼-mile at a time. Would it have been a success? Most probably. This current configuration should see the car capable of firing through the ¼ mile in around 13.5 seconds. Even in original trim, the 13.9-second ET wouldn’t have been anything to sneeze at. The engine bay presents exceptionally nicely, but as is the case with any Hemi-equipped classic, the critical questions will always revolve around how well they run and drive. In this case, the answer to both of those questions is positive. The owner says that the GTX runs and drives well, which means that this beauty is set to terrorize the tarmac.
So, the exterior looks good, the drivetrain is in rude good health, bringing us to the interior. There isn’t a lot to complain about here. The door trims are original and are in good condition. It appears that the same is true of the carpet and headliner. The dash looks nice and unmolested, although the pad is cracked. This isn’t a problem because the owner is including a replacement pad in the deal. The seats have recently received new covers and give the interior a fresh appearance. One item that is missing is the center console. I suspect that this might have been removed when the transmission conversion occurred, so the buyer might want to think about sourcing a replacement if the interior is to match the information on the Build Sheet.
This 1968 Plymouth GTX is a stunning car, and it’s easy to see why there are a few people who are watching the listing. It is a classic muscle car that would seem to need nothing, and I know plenty of enthusiasts who would happily park it in their garage. It is a shame that someone has swapped the transmission and rear end because that will impact its potential value. Given the market fluctuations over the past year, it is almost impossible to estimate how significant that impact will be. Regardless of that fact, you can’t help wondering whether those 70 people aren’t just watching the car but are watching each other to see who will blink first and submit a bid. Are you tempted to take that number to 71, or would you like to submit a bid to get the ball rolling?
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