The second-generation Plymouth GTX is a serious piece of kit. It was introduced back in 1968 featuring a whole new look and a high-performance standard 440 ci V8 engine rated at 375 horsepower. When you think ‘muscle car’, you think GTX.
Plymouth then brought a few minor cosmetic changes to the GTX the following year, updating the taillights, grille, and the side marker lights. They also introduced an optional Air Grabber hood, which was otherwise standard on Hemi-powered models.
You can imagine that buying a second-gen GTX today means spending a whole lot of money, especially if it’s a mint-conditioned car. However, you can still find nice/decent ones for around $50,000. You just have to know where to look.
Speaking of which, we just found a very interesting 1969 GTX getting auctioned off to the highest bidder. So interesting, in fact, we think it might just be one of the greatest restomods we’ve ever seen, but you gotta know where to look, otherwise this might come across as a “run-of-the-mill” GTX. Also, you better hurry if you want in on the action – the bidding concludes in just a couple of hours.
Let’s ease into it and start with the visuals first. This Plymouth was repainted blue as part of a rebuild in 2010, while also featuring a black vinyl roof, bright grille, quad HID headlights, chrome bumpers, special badging, dual side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and a set of custom 18” wheels with Michelin tires and Wilwood cross-drilled disc brakes. Other mods include the Magnum Force four-link suspension and coilovers.
Take a quick look inside and you might start to wonder why this has got black leather Dodge Viper bucket seats (more on that in a moment). Amenities include the Pioneer Bluetooth stereo, a custom sound system, Viper-branded floor mats, custom shift knob, air conditioning, plus custom switches and Stewart-Warner gauges.
Finally, we arrive at the power unit. It’s not a 440 V8, and it’s not a 426 Hemi either. This GTX comes equipped with an 8.3-liter V10 monster sourced from an SRT-10 Viper. Not only that, but this thing is supercharged!
Aside from the Paxton Novi supercharger, the power unit also boasts a methanol injection system and several cooling and fuel system upgrades. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox (also sourced from that Viper).
Here’s what the seller had to say about the way this car drives: “As surprising as this may sound, one of the highlights of this car isn’t how fast it is (which it surely is), but rather how truly solid and planted it feels at high speeds. You get a sense of a very solid chassis with absolutely no flex, extremely precise steering that requires no corrections or chasing on the expressway. No shakes. No rattles.”
Can you imagine being behind the wheel of this custom GTX? It might just make for an all-time great driving experience.