Few things are more disheartening than having a classic car damaged due to another person’s inattention or negligence. I speak from bitter experience on the subject, as would the previous owner of this 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible. Following a minor fender bender in 1977, they parked it in this garage. It recently emerged from hiding in need of attention. The buyer will start from a solid base because the vehicle is rust-free and unmolested. It is located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Frantic bidding has pushed the price beyond the reserve to $33,200.

The 1967 model year marked the introduction of the Belvedere-based GTX. The company targetted the upper end of the muscle car market, with potential buyers offered a smorgasbord of optional features designed to tailor the car to individual tastes. This car rolled off the line, resplendent in Dark Blue with a Black soft-top. The paint looks tired, and the seller has not attempted to clean or detail the Convertible since dragging it out of hiding. That task falls to the new owner, and it should prove rewarding. The previous owner was the innocent victim of a fender bender in 1977 that inflicted minor rear panel damage. They drove home in their pride and joy and parked it in their garage, where it remained until recently discovered by the seller. When they looked beyond the accident damage, they found this GTX to be rock solid. The body is clean, and the underside shots reveal no evidence of penetrating rust. The buyer will undoubtedly elect to strip the car to bare metal to address the surface corrosion, but this project will require minimal use of the grinder and welder. A new soft-top will be on their shopping list, but the chrome and glass need a clean to determine what remains serviceable.

Plymouth offered GTX buyers two engine choices in 1967, and while many enthusiasts focus on the legendary Hemi, the 440ci V8 found in our feature car was no slug. Churning out 375hp that finds its way to the rear wheels via a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission, it would have stormed the ¼ mile in 14.3 seconds. The original owner ordered this GTX with power steering and power brakes, so while it was lightning fast, the driver was unlikely to raise a sweat behind the wheel. The Convertible is numbers-matching, although it appears it hasn’t roared to life since 1977. It was running and driving when the previous owner parked it, but that was long ago. The seller doesn’t indicate whether the engine turns freely, but if it does, reviving it may be possible with a bit of effort.

Time has not been kind to this Plymouth’s interior. The deterioration of the soft-top hasn’t helped its cause. It no longer provides physical protection, allowing the entry of dust and dirt. It may also have proved no obstacle for rodents, so potential buyers may have to prepare for vermin-inflicted damage. If I were to buy this classic, I would treat everything to a deep clean before compiling a shopping list. It will require new front seat covers, but the rest of the upholstery, carpet, and dash show promise. There are no visible aftermarket additions, and the original owner ordered this classic with air conditioning and an AM radio.

Classic cars should never be locked away for years, regardless of the circumstances. Their creators intended that they be driven and enjoyed, and I am not alone in my belief. This 1967 GTX Convertible has attracted an incredible seventy-two bids, suggesting that plenty of people want to return it to its rightful place on our roads. The lack of rust issues and relatively minor panel damage from the accident should make that process straightforward. However, years of inactivity mean that every aspect of this car requires attention. With values rising significantly, a high-grade restoration could see this GTX command a value beyond $70,000 once complete. I hope its new owner commits to that approach because, after forty-five years, it deserves nothing less.