The GTX debuted in 1967 as Plymouth’s upscale muscle car (it would be joined the next year by the budget Road Runner). More than 12,000 copies were produced that first year, and this one is finished in what may be the car’s rarest paint color – Turbine Bronze. Other than the factory 440 cubic inch V8 having been recently rebuilt, most of this hot car is original. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, this magnificent Mopar is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $35,000. Thanks for the tip, NW Iowa Kevin!
With its focus not only on performance but also comfort, the GTX was based on the fancier mid-size Plymouth Satellite. The Road Runner had its roots in the lesser series Belvedere. The GTX would stick around for five model years (1967-71), then switch to an option on the RR as the muscle car market redefined itself in the 1970s. An automatic transmission was standard on the GTX, but buyers could opt for a 4-speed manual at no extra charge.
If you remember Chrysler’s experimental Turbine Car of 1963-64, you may recall that the 55 test cars were all built the same. That includes the special color selected for the run, the MM-1 Turbine Bronze. After that program was retired (the turbine cars never went into production due to excessive fuel consumption), Turbine Bronze became a palette in the Chrysler color wheel, available on the GTX. No one knows how many were painted that color, but those surviving have to be in a small club.
This GTX is a two-owner auto that the seller acquired from the original purchaser in 2020. Its key hardware is numbers-matching, and the reborn engine has just 500 miles on it. We’re told that the Turbine Bronze paint is 80% original and rust is at a bare minimum after almost 60 years. The black bucket seats look great, though I’d have vacuumed out the Plymouth before taking the photos. It’s a great runner and comes with a new dual exhaust. If you’re looking for what may be a very special muscle car, this Mopar could be it.
Nice car and a fair price. A lot of Mopars on this site have ridiculous asks, but then I’ve never been a real fan.
This car is identical to the car Dad bought new,it was the first GTX in Rochester,NY. He read about them in motor trend and went out and ordered his. What a great time to be an 11 year old. Memories of seeing 130 hit on that 150 mph speedometer..
By the looks of the rust on the fender tag I would want to see the underside. Going to need power to those brakes.
Fender tags by that battery didn’t hold up that well…..
Back in the 80s, I bought a ’67 GTX without the engine and transmission, though it still had the Dana 60 rear-end. I installed a 318 and torque flight transmission along with some Firebird bucket seats and drove it as a daily driver for a few years. It was a great car except for the super sloppy power steering. If I was smart, I could have found a 440 and installed it in place of the 318 and kept it.
Very nice car but how can you consider it “a very original 1967 Plymouth GTX” with an engine rebuild, new interior and 80% original paint?
It’s a numbers matching car. That’s how you consider it totally original. If you think a car can go through that many years without needing something done to it to keep it together, you’re sadly mistaken. This car is beautiful for its age
Because it’s very orginal as you see it….optional factory wheels…..optional factory tach….optional factory limited slip and factory air cleaner…..don’t see anything non-orginal on it….
good looking GTX in 1 of Chryslers best looking colors. seems not overpriced for what’s offered.
Always thought this was a beautiful color and it’s certainly rare. Overall it looks like a beautiful GTX. A few more photos would be nice, especially of the underside. Agree, I can’t understand why people can’t take the little extra time to vacuum a car’s interior before presenting it for sale.
I always thought the grill styling trick of making it look like a two headlight set up with accessory lights instead of just a regular four light deal was brilliant.
Best color, decent price, my favorite car. glwts
I really like this one. I just can’t afford to buy it.
Loved my old GTX and why I bought a 1967 Turbine Bronze 4sp Satilite…..
I like, I want, I can’t have. Story of my life!
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Thanks for featuring it, Russ. I thought it to be a standout in the crowd.
My Dad bought a brand new 1967 Chrysler Newport in Turbine Bronze with black interior and black vinyl top. Beautiful color combination. These pictures don’t do the color justice.