Born as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, the GTX would become the senior performance car in the Plymouth line-up after the debut of the Road Runner the following year. Serious about muscle, the GTX always came with at least a 440 cubic inch V8 engine. This ’67 GTX was owned by the seller’s father who fell in love with the autos after owning another from new. Located in Burlington, Iowa, this “pride and joy” Mopar is available here on eBay where the opening bid has yet to be cast. That number? $25,000.
The GTX had a relatively short run at Plymouth (five years), after which it became a trim option on the Road Runner. While it looked like a Belvedere/Satellite, the GTX had a blacked-out grille, fake fiberglass hood scoops, and a tachometer for the driver’s benefit. In 1967, 12,690 copies rolled off the assembly line, of which 95% were 2-door hardtops like the seller’s car. The Hemi engine was the only powerplant option and went into just 6% of the cars built (so the seller’s is one of the other 94%).
As the story goes, the seller’s father bought this car a few years ago after letting his original ’67 GTX slip through his hands (for whatever reason). Said Dad has since passed away and the car has been in the seller’s garage ever since. It does start, run, and stop, although the stopping part is a minor challenge. The seller changed out the master cylinder, but they need proper bleeding to get the drum brakes to function as they should.
This Mopar is not numbers-matching, having had the original motor replaced with another 440 out of a 1970 GTX. The stated mileage is 3,300, but the blurry odometer photo shows a number that may be higher than that. The interior will need some attention, mainly the carpeting and the upholstery on the driver’s bucket seat back. Also, one of the rear taillight lenses is cracked. All in all, this looks like a decent muscle car that just needs some TLC to begin making the rounds again on the weekends.
Nice Mopar survivor and with new paint, interior and engine dress up will take about another 15 to 20K based on how much you can do from your own garage. Best of luck to new owner!
I can imagine how that car would have “called to me” when it was in the showroom. In 1967 when I loved most any big block Mopar I’m glad that I didn’t happen to visit the showroom and see it, or one like it, because I think that red interior with that white paint might have tempted me beyond my ability to resist buying it. I like it that much. It looks like it has been ridden hard and needs some love, but it’s still got a lot of potential. I hope the right person gets it and restores it back to it’s rightful beauty. GLWTS.
I wonder where the dual snorkle air cleaner went? I had a 67 GTX 440 4-speed with Dana 60 that car would move I had it to 140 mph and the wind noise in the car was terrible. I traded for a 69 Road Runner 4-speed that was more comfortable and no wind noise at higher speeds I liked it
This one is way overpriced considering you buy them already fixed with the matching drivetrain for not much more.
I bought one new in 67, silver with a black vinyl top, posi, rally wheels, consul, light pkg, auto, and tinted windshield. Out the door, tax, title, plates, and half a tank of gas $3,245.00 I saw 143 mph on the speedo and it was trying to shake itself apart.