1967 Plymouth GTX Hardtop
Plymouth was a bit late to the muscle car party, so the '67 GTX was their attempt to catch up. They created a true Mopar muscle car by taking the boxy Belvedere and adding a big engine. The '67 would be a one year only body style for the GTX and included hood scoops and stripes in a time when hood scoops and stripes differentiated you from more pedestrian cars. It boasted 375 horsepower from the factory 440ci V8 and that was enough to propel the mid-sized car to 60 in 6.5 seconds, a time that is still respectable today.
For consignment, one of 11,277 hard top GTX's produced in '67 with a 440, and one of only 2,486 with a four-speed manual, however the drivetrain is not the factory original to the car, it is a true 440ci 4-speed X. These cars were not tucked away as collectible classics of course, they were often used as daily drivers. With all that wear and tear, who knows how many are left? While ours has a period-correct engine replacement, it's still an amazing example of Mopar's foray into the muscle car realm which up until 2024, was still going strong.
Exterior
Bright Red was the original color of the car, and it retains this hue along with a stripe delete on the hood. That gives it a distinctive look and the paint is in fantastic, show worthy condition presenting with only a few minor flaws and inclusions. The hood and fender top sides offer a cornucopia of features such as those nostril-like hood vents, the Plymouth hood ornament with "440" included, and bullet-shaped turn signal indicators. Man, we wish they'd bring that feature back!! The grille presents a bit of an optical illusion as the outer headlights are rimmed by thicker trim and the grille widens around them, making them look bigger than the high beams, but in fact the lenses are the same size. The chrome on the car is also show quality and the sweeping rear pillars contrast with the squarer angles of the overall profile. The pop open fuel filler cap is a GTX thing as is the rear fascia. The red stripe tires on Magnum 500 wheels are the correct shoes for this car and add to the flair. So far, we love what we're seeing!
Interior
Minty mint door panels with painted top rails leading to red vinyl inserts stamped within patterns greet us with the opening of the doors. The armrest and door actuator are on the same plane while the window crank and mirror "pivot rod" are well within reach. The red premium bucket seats are here presenting very nicely with patterned vinyl. The rear bench has a fantastic center dip that reveals a GTX emblem, for those times when you look in your rear-view mirror at the competition and are affirmed in your choice of vehicle. The red plastic steering wheel has a horn ring with views of the column-mounted tachometer. The rest of the dash is standard and original, and one cannot help notice the 150 mph speedometer! An AM radio is embedded in the dash, this was long before head units came into play and the radio was just part of the car. The metal and plastic center console is an impeccable ode to the 60's and the only place showing any wear with a few scratches in the plating. The shifter is the joystick that makes this beast go! The low pile red carpet and stitched headliner, both perfect! The trunk is immaculate and has the plaid mat so common in this time period. The trunk lid retains original decals. Chef's kiss for that!
Drivetrain
A period correct 440ci V8 is absolutely gleaming in the engine bay. It is topped with a single 4-barrel carburetor and power is transferred via a period correct New Process A833 4-speed manual transmission with a McLeod clutch heading back to a Dana 60 rear with 3.54 gearing and Suregrip. The engine bay illustrates the period's simplicity which made things easy to maintain and easy to clean. Unassisted drum brakes surely work overtime to reign in the 440 but are up to the task.
Undercarriage
A deep breath as our four-post lift hums skyward, we so want the underside to be in line with the quality of the top side, and we weren't disappointed! Everything is clean and dry and rust free. The dual exhaust has some surface rust but the Flowmaster mufflers look fine. A chrome differential cover is noted as are yellow Monroe shocks at each corner, the rears appear to be adjustable air shocks. Torsion bar suspension in front and leaf springs in back. All looking very, very nice.
Drive-Ability
This is not a huge car, (and B-bodies would grow in future years), and so the 440 cubes are a more than adequate power plant for this car. Gas mileage be damned as we headed onto the loop and what's that? A chirp into second gear. Okay, back off a bit and just put this car through the gears minding the torque. That's better...easy does it. The snorting nostrils of this car want to pull you forward but we were happy just to "Sunday-cruise it" around the mall. It looks, feels, and sounds fantastic. Brake early and use your calf muscle. no power brakes here, but slowed and stopped just fine!
This is a stunner. And a relatively rare one at that. Do you like being ready for car shows at the drop of a hat when all you have to do is dust her off and open the garage? Here's a turnkey trophy winner for sure and an historic piece of Mopar muscledom. What a beauty! We envy the next steward of this car. Will it be you?
RS23L71181704
R-Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
S-Special Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
L-440ci 44bl V8 HP
7-1967
1-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
181704-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
a6-Center Console
b5-Rear Armrest With Ashtray
u1-Sold Car
w6-Canadian Order Or New Car With 5 Gallons Gas
A1-26" Radiator
F5-Special Body Style
15-Unknown Molding Code
AX68-Dana 60 3.54 Suregrip
TRM P6R-Red Premium Vinyl Buckets
PNT PP1-Bright Red
UBS Q-Dark Red Upper Door Frames
RS23-Plymouth Belvedere, Special Price Class 2 Door Hardtop
83-440ci 4bbl V8
3-4 Speed Manual
485-7.75x14 Red Stripe Tires, Matching Spare
123-January 23rd Build
05031-SO Number
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